Post by Logan on Apr 25, 2016 2:37:58 GMT -6
Voters' 'Bernie or Bust' efforts persist despite Sanders' vow not to be another Ralph Nader
In recent months, Bernie Sanders has transformed Dennis Brandau from a guy who hated politics into a first-time voter. On Tuesday, the 29-year-old line cook will proudly cast a ballot for the Vermont senator in Pennsylvania's Democratic presidential primary.
But the bruising campaign this year also has turned Brandau into a fierce opponent of the Democratic front-runner, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He says he has a hard time imagining backing her this fall if she wins the nomination.
"I don't know if I can vote for her," Brandau said. "I don't even want to hear her talk."
Sanders' chances of winning the nomination have dimmed since his 16-point loss to Clinton in last week's New York primary. Polls show he faces an uphill race in several of the five Eastern states that vote on Tuesday, as well as in California's June 7 primary.
Read more: www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/ct-bernie-sanders-campaign-20160424-story.html
In recent months, Bernie Sanders has transformed Dennis Brandau from a guy who hated politics into a first-time voter. On Tuesday, the 29-year-old line cook will proudly cast a ballot for the Vermont senator in Pennsylvania's Democratic presidential primary.
But the bruising campaign this year also has turned Brandau into a fierce opponent of the Democratic front-runner, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He says he has a hard time imagining backing her this fall if she wins the nomination.
"I don't know if I can vote for her," Brandau said. "I don't even want to hear her talk."
Sanders' chances of winning the nomination have dimmed since his 16-point loss to Clinton in last week's New York primary. Polls show he faces an uphill race in several of the five Eastern states that vote on Tuesday, as well as in California's June 7 primary.
Read more: www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/ct-bernie-sanders-campaign-20160424-story.html