2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: If Bernie is courting progressive voters, why Liberty University? [View all]Bubzer
(4,211 posts)That's actually the reason why I'm advocating for him. Its not even a question if he supports women's rights (and reproductive rights). He undoubtedly does. He's consistent in his views... it's what makes him very electable. I simply cannot say the same for Hillary. She has some great ideas, but she waffles way too much, and dodges questions more than a republican jumps at corporate cash donations. I'm just not comfortable with Hillary's fair-weather-politicking. I want someone I KNOW without a doubt will benefit this country in all the ways it needs... including women's rights. Hillary just isn't that person for me. Bernie, on the other hand, has one of the best voting records out there regarding civil rights issues.
She supports your seemingly singular issue... I'm glad she does. Its an important one. But I need more than Reproductive rights alone to win my vote. There are a whole host of issues that are also important out there. Yes, Bernie does point the finger to the Koch Brothers... but he's right in doing so. The Koch Brothers would privatize all women's healthcare if they could... right along with keeping us all in the poor house and under thumb.
Its unfortunate that Elizabeth Warren, the person I said was more of a firebrand (not hillary), isn't running... but with any luck, whoever ends up being the nominee will ask her to be Vice President. She certainly has a level of integrity to rival Bernie Sanders.