Independent senator, 82, stresses need to improve healthcare and protect abortion rights – and condemns ‘extremist’ Netanyahu

Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent senator and former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, announced on Monday that he will run for a fourth six-year term – at the age of 82.

In a video statement, Sanders thanked the people of Vermont “for giving me the opportunity to serve in the United States Senate”, which he said had been “the honor of my life.

“Today I am announcing my intention to seek another term. And let me take a few minutes to tell you why.”

In his signature clipped New York accent, Sanders did so.

  • AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    He’s only one year older than Biden. If Sanders acts like he’s too old to serve another term, it’ll make Biden seem too old as well.

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      The average age of the people in the US political system never ceases to amaze me.

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      5 months ago

      Man, I hate that that’s a pretty good point. I think he could certainly retire without it being for age reasons, but gerontocracy gotta support each other.

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        5 months ago

        Ok but the other side of this argument is that folks like Chuck Grasley and Mitch McConnell won’t leave either.

        I’m really just over the idea of 80 year olds being our leaders, and I’m not the only one who feels that way.

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      And Trump is only three years younger than Biden. But for some reason, Trump is just some young buck to Republicans when they talk about age.