Sen. Bernie Sanders wins a fourth term representing Vermont
Sen. Bernie Sanders wins a fourth term representing Vermont
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has won reelection to a fourth six-year term. The 83-year-old independent senator is a self-described democratic socialist who caucuses with the Democrats and twice came close to winning the presidential nomination.
Summary
Bernie Sanders won reelection to a fourth U.S. Senate term, defeating Republican Gerald Malloy and several minor candidates.
The 83-year-old Vermont independent, known for his democratic socialist views, has been a key figure in progressive causes, collaborating with the Biden administration on domestic policies like health care and workers’ rights.
Sanders cited threats to democracy, economic inequality, and climate change as motivations for seeking another term.
Malloy, a former Army officer and businessman, criticized Sanders for lack of results, while Sanders emphasized his record and commitment to progressive reforms.
Hopefully he won't get killed in the coming long knifes night
His blood is molasses and self healing.
He of all people has earned a retirement, but I'm still thankful that he'll be around to add a voice of sanity.
It's great to see that Sanders is so popular. It's sad to see that politicians of his caliber are so rare that if he ever retires, his absence will be painful.
6 year term starting at 83 years old. That's ridiculous. I like the guy, but seriously why is our country so fucked up that we would vote for someone for a 6 year position when they are ten years older than their expected life span.
So what? At 113% expected age, let's see if we can stack the stress of fighting a dictatorship forcing it's way into fruition. Good look mate
There was a study that showed controlled anger can keep you alive longer in old age.
I remember it because I immediately thought "huh, 'man to angry to die' meme is real".
He is the best. I wish he was our president.
Look into what a politicians salary is... unless your willing to be completely self sacrificing or come from old money, there is no altruistic way to maintain a position. There are very few exceptions, and any of them, like AOC could earn 10x absolute min via other methods at this point that would be illegal to do with her still in her seat.
He'll be 89 years old when he finishes his term.
I’m not sure why Bernie is the exception for me…I feel like a giant hypocrite being ok with this. But dude does still seem spry AF.
That's why age itself isn't the problem. I see plenty of representatives far below that age that can't do the job.
It's worth mentioning the POTUS is SIGNIFICANTLY more stressful and consequential than even his current position. Quite literally, stress can age you faster, inuring physical changes in the body. In addition to that, I also have faith in the people and professionals he surrounds himself with to stand by him because they believe he can do it, not because they want to be the puppeteers of a powerful senator. May be wishful thinking in the end, but I think the general point it the situations are quite different.
It should require cognitive tests. There are plenty of younger people who aren't at the same cognitive level, and plenty older obviously. Age is a useful metric, but it isn't actually the one that matters. It's just much easier to identify.
and, hopefully, we can finally let the man rest a bit.
And that's assuming he lives that long. Hopefully they're working to groom a replacement and get a friendly governor.
Look I did work for the guy, but 80 is too old. 89 is preposterous.
Bernie is a national treasure. And no one who hears him speak will wonder about whether his mind is still sharp.
This dude's my hero.
Feelin' the Bern
