Do you think Bernie Sanders has a shot?
By Sherry
@norcal (4889)
Franklinton, North Carolina
November 7, 2015 10:13pm CST
I saw him interviewed by Charlie Rose a few days ago. Sanders was talking about his support for Social Security and social programs, and Charlie said "But that doesn't make you a socialist, lots of people support those things."
Sanders stood by his stance that he is a socialist. Do you think that's a dirty word, and is it hurting his chances of being elected?
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
8 Nov 15
I am not bothered by the fact that he calls himself a Democratic Socialist. That describes most of the countries of Europe. However, I do think it will hurt him with many older Americans.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
8 Nov 15
I'm not sure what you consider older, but the older ones I know are supporting him. Would you want to age under a Sanders Administration or a Tea Party administration that wants to cut benefits.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Nov 15
Yes, it will ruin his chances and the chances for the Demo party should he get the nomination, which I do not think he will.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Nov 15
@NeldaHoxie The word that he wears so proudly will kill his chances. I predict that Bernie will end up endorsing Hillary.
@friendlyopinion (77)
• United States
8 Nov 15
Bernie is a Democratic Socialist, and he has proudly worn that label. But Charlie's right, most people don't understand what Democratic Socialism actually is and they don't know that a lot of our most beloved programs are technically "socialist". There has been a deliberate effort to confuse "socialism" with communism, authoritarianism, or dictatorships. You'll hear people talk about Stalin, who was definitely NOT a socialist. Unfortunately, I don't think enough people can be educated about this word between now and the election, and I think the word "socialist" does hurt him with those who don't know.
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
9 Nov 15
Bernie Sanders makes more sense than anyone else in the election. No matter what you call him, his stance has more humanity than most others. I do think the word "socialist" was a poor choice, though, considering how the American people perceive that word.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
8 Nov 15
Hey, good to see you again! I think Sanders keeps saying it so it will become no big deal. If he says it enough, when the republicans say it, everyone will shrug. I do think he has a chance. There is something magical happening. First the country fell in love with Sen. Elizabeth Warren for telling the truth. When she wouldn't run, they found Sanders.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Nov 15
That word is deadly. If he got the nomination, the GOP would beat him to a pulp with that word and we would end up with one of those bozos running for the Republican ticket.
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
I'm sure they'll try but when people listen to the difference between what he and Trump say, I think they'll be more likely to vote for Bernie anyway. HIllary has shown herself to be not exactly trustworthy.
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@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
6 Apr 16
@Sheilamarie78 Bernie has done amazingly well. I would love to get a chance to cast my vote for him.
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@Letranknight2015 (51938)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
I've watch some of his interviews and debates. He's views against corporations and media could back fired. I remember when CNN calling Facebook a social site for kids 
when they realized Bernie Sanders were the top of the surveys
when they realized Bernie Sanders were the top of the surveys2 people like this
