DNC Further Dividing Us w/ Latest Move?
I understand practical reasons behind the DNC’s recent decision to preclude non-card carrying Democrats from running for its presidential candidate spot. Its awkward for the party and its officials, and self-preservation is a strong motivator.
That said, we need leaders that represent all Americans, not just a minority of them (as party does today). Hard not to see this move at least partly as a way to ensure candidates “stick to the party line”, further deepening the divide that’s ripping our nation apart.
That’s why I’m looking forward to a strong independent candidate emerging to lead us out of this mess. As a side note, I don’t think that is Bernie Sanders, the subject of this article. While there are things I admire about him, I find many of his views too extreme. Particularly given my hope that we can bring the country closer together and find solutions that work for all (most) Americans, and not just a very small minority.
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