Sanders: Coronavirus has 'radically changed our campaign'

[brooklynite]

Politico

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders acknowledged Friday that the novel coronavirus public health crisis had "radically" altered the nature of his White House bid ahead a slate of crucial primaries.

The remarks from the Vermont senator came after a roughly 15-minute speech he delivered from his hometown of Burlington, where he discussed the “lessons” Americans could learn from the coronavirus and argued that its rapid spread demonstrated the need for his “Medicare for All” policy proposal.

But following his brief address, Sanders was pressed by reporters on what the brutal political realities of the pandemic meant for his campaign. “That’s why I’m here today,” he said with a wink and a smile, before turning somber.

“You’re right, it has significantly impacted our campaign, as all of you know,” Sanders said, describing his “love” for the massive rallies and more intimate town hall meetings his campaign has begun canceling in the wake of the burgeoning outbreak.

[Yavin4]

1. Hard to raise cash without the big rallies

And raising cash is the primary reason why Bernie won't quit the race.

[Thekaspervote]

2. Right! Plus I think he literally feeds off the praise and adulation from the crowd

Very much like someone else

Well, too bad deal with it bernie!!

[showblue22]

3. That's exactly right.

He has a job but he rather tell other people what should be legislated rather then be at work legislation himself. He yells all these things should happen as if he is not in the Senate. Go do it, Bernie.

[Happyhippychick]

4. No more narcissism rallies?

What's a candidate to do

[tritsofme]

5. Actually, it's had no impact on his campaign. It's still dead.