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The time Bernie Sanders almost ran against Barack Obama, explained
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- Title
- The Hidden History of Sanders's Plot to Primary Obama
- Authors
- Edward-Isaac Dovere
- Published
- Feb 19 2020
- Word count
- 2173 words
In one hand, this would have added 4 years to the progressive movement's life and put Obama in a more accurate position in the US conscious and I thought it was a missed opportunity.
In the other hand, this claim from a manager of the Obama capaign cited in the article:
Is very much accurate, even if Obama was practically all-powerful electorally (although a primary challenge is probably the best way to undo that.)
Another article:Yes, Bernie Sanders Wanted Obama Primaried in 2012. Here’s Why.