This position backed Bernie Sanders as the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee. It argued that he had become a progressive icon who inspired a genuine movement, and pointed to signature policies — Medicare for All and the Green New Deal — as the bold change America needed.
Supporting arguments · 3
- Bernie Sanders has inspired a movementSanders does not only represent himself, but a progressive movement that has been forming since his 2016 candidacy.
- Bernie Sanders will introduce Medicare for AllSanders was an original sponsor of Medicare for All, making it a foundational part of his campaign.
- Bernie Sanders addresses climate change in the Green New DealThe Green New Deal is one of the only proposed plans that scientists say aligns with what needs to be done to address Climate Change.