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[quote=Anonymous]I've felt for a long time that Democratic candidates are less progressive than I am, so in some sense I would naturally gravitate toward Sanders.  But given that even among my mostly liberal/Democrat friends I'm still pretty liberal, I also don't think someone who fully represents my views would likely to be President.  Still, I entered the primary season sort of torn between my own policy ideals and the person whom I thought would be a more competent POTUS.

Through the last few months, and especially in response to the relentless fact-resistant Clinton-bashing by Sanders and his supporters, I've come to two conclusions: (1) Sanders may have a progressive vision, but he doesn't have meaningful policies to enact them...and some of what he's promoting would hurt the cause of things I care about like better and more accessible public education at all levels, and (2) Clinton is a lot more progressive and liberal than people, including me, give her credit for being.  On top of this, I really don't understand or agree with the venom with which he continues to attack Clinton...I think it will hurt liberal politics and he ends up with the credibility of Nader instead of a progressive who really has the power to lead a national majority.  I wish he would focus on the ideals he seeks more...and point out, where it makes sense, why, say "free college for all" is a better policy than "expanding and adding college tuition assistance and grants for those who need it".  Clinton has argued that her policy is more practical and less costly; Sanders simply says she's afraid...I want him to convince me that his idea is better than hers.

There are realities of Hillary Clinton's history in the public spotlight that I wish were were different, but overall my evolution on Sanders has been to become much more strongly in support of Clinton ;)[/quote]

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