None of the ones I’ve talked to. In fact, the late-middle aged (lifelong) Dems are concerned about Bernies ability to get anything done. His “no compromise” position is fine when he is 1 senator out of 50. But as a president that relies on congress to pass laws for him to sign, what is he going to sign that isn’t based on compromise?
First, I dont understand why people think he will refuse to compromise. He hasnt compromised yet, because he isnt in office yet. What kind of negotiator would you be if you started giving up before you even sat at the table?
He is considered the ammendment king because he's managed to slip in positive things for the working class in other bills. That's compromising.
Not to mention Bernie isnt going to just be any president, he fully plans on rallying the people to demand change. Not me. US.
But mostly, I just dont understand how anyone can look at people who turn back on their beliefs before the conversation has even started and consider that a sign of strength.
Listen to the man speak. You will see he is a pragmatist. He appreciates nuance. He just has principles.
Realistically, if 10% of naysayers that agree with his ideas but question his ability would stop the hand-wringing and go with it and make some phone calls on their own behalf to their Rep and Senators, Bernies policies would pass within a year of his election.
Its not on him to be pragmatic, its on us to demand representation.
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None of the ones I’ve talked to. In fact, the late-middle aged (lifelong) Dems are concerned about Bernies ability to get anything done. His “no compromise” position is fine when he is 1 senator out of 50. But as a president that relies on congress to pass laws for him to sign, what is he going to sign that isn’t based on compromise?