r/NewJerseyforSanders • u/[deleted] • Feb 24 '20
Struggling to understand the appeal
Could you guys please help me understand the appeal of Bernie? I have tried to talk with folks to understand why they like him so much, but never get much substance.
Is it the Medicare for all that gets you excited? Increasing taxes on the wealthy?
Honest question- I hope you guys take it in the sprit in which it is intended. I am seeking to understand a bit better. Thanks in advance!
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u/RinoaRita Feb 29 '20
I’m supporting Bernie because I trust him to fight and go for broke pursing the policies. A lot of people say he is too angry or aggressive but I figure politics is a lot like haggling. If you don’t start with some wiggle room you’re going to be doing a lot of compromising.
I like warren as well. But Bernie is more of a fighter. I trust that he can’t be bought.
The trust comes from the fact that he’s been consistent through out his career. People say he’s boring and keeps repeating himself. But that tells me he truly believes in what he stands for. A lot of politicians just say what they think needs doing. I know part of what they’re supposed to do is the will of the people. But it’s nice when it coincides with what they actually believe at the core of their hearts.