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Bernie Sanders reappeared. With the campaigns virtually paralyzed by the crisis unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic, the Democratic contender for the White House had been out of the public eye for several days. Due to the difference that Joe Biden has made in the number of delegates (1153 against 861), and considering that the political landscape is complicated with postponements of the primary elections in several states, the pressure for Sanders to cancel his campaign grows every time. time. Several members of his team had denied that Sanders was considering resigning, but only today did we hear it from his mouth.
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In an interview with national public radio, the Social Democrat stated that his campaign continues firm and reinventing himself to be practically entirely digital. Without the possibility of holding massive events, or having their collaborators knock on doors to speak to voters, or hold elegant fundraising meetings, campaigns have been reduced to digital forums and video-call interviews. Bernie Sanders said he is adapting to the times and ready to make the changes that are necessary. However, he acknowledged that he does not have an easy fight. “Ahead we have a difficult way to beat Biden,” he said.
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The candidate also referred to the possible Democratic debate in April. Yesterday we were listening to Biden say he thinks there has been enough debate, but Sanders has another idea. According to the Vermont Senator, amid the health and economic crisis the country is facing due to the coronavirus, “Today more than ever we need serious discussions on issues of enormous importance.” The last word on the meeting between the candidates will be held by the national committee of the Democratic Party, which until now has not ruled on it.
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Sanders also recounted that much of his campaign efforts are put into the New York primary, which will be on April 28. The State is the most affected by the coronavirus crisis, and Bernie Sanders believes that his campaign can bring a different point of view to the difficult situation.
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Another battle that Sanders seems to be losing is that of union support. Four years ago, Sanders managed to get several powerful unions (which traditionally support the Democratic Party) they would line up with him instead of following Hillary Clinton. Today the situation is different. The popular National Association of Educators, Food Commerce and Industry Workers, the American Federation of Teachers, and the Federal, State and Municipal Public Workers Union have already joined the ranks of Joe Biden. These are four of the largest and most powerful unions in the country. ANDUnder normal circumstances your support would involve crowded events cheering on the candidate’s name. Today, the support translates into an important virtual back to which well-known voices in the media join in speaking for Biden.
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The President of the Association of Public Workers, Randi Weingarten lobbied Sanders by stating that he believes the Senator has always been a smart person who will understand that Joe Biden has earned the Democratic nomination. Beyond the harshness of the words of this union leader, the fact that the workers’ representatives are not with Sanders renders invalid one of the Senator’s main arguments, which has always been presented as the voice of the workers.
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Still, if there’s one thing Bernie Sanders has shown in the past 30 years in politics, it’s that he does things his way. And, at least today, it was clear: He plans to go ahead with the contest although he knows that he is not going to win.
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