If universal health care is a horse drawing exercise

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8. Okay. Just like 98% of the promises that most politicians running for President make.

Sanders at least has always been true to his words and will, in my estimation, fight for what he promises. He also is, contrary to the opinion of some here, a pragmatist and has shown that throughout his career ... capturing gains that he could when and via means he could. And he did that quite masterfully, particularly while in the House, using the amendment process.

Enough people do in fact see the difference. We all know Sanders won't get everything he wants, but he will start the process fighting for it, not capitulating ground on the basis of so-called "realism/pragmatism". "Pragmatism" is and has been a one way street -- to the right for the past 40+ years.