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In reply to the discussion: Sanders tanked Clinton. [View all]karynnj
(59,504 posts)and even caucusing with the Democrats in the Senate? He is still our Senator, so I assume he is still allowed to speak on single payer, minimum wage, DACA etc. Should he cancel his public fundraising event in Burlington on a boat in Lake Champlain next Sunday?
Bernie is ONE of 48 Senators who caucus with the Democrats. He is also one of the stronger voices on some issues - strengthened by his run where he did better than any primary loser - other than Clinton 2008 - since Gary Hart in 1984! It should also be noted that there is no one leader of the Democratic party now. However, between Obama, Carter, the Clintons, Biden, Kerry, Holder, etc we have elder statesman who command respect among many ... and we have some strong younger leaders, who have been impressive, who I will not name because I would likely miss many who should be named.