Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is running for re-election, squelching speculation that he might retire at a difficult moment for Democrats The 82-year-old liberal icon from Vermont announced Monday that he's seeking his fourth term in the U.S.

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced Monday he will run for reelection this year, squelching speculation that the 82-year-old progressive icon might retire at a time when the Democratic Party is anxious about the advancing age of its top leaders.

Hailing from a Democratic stronghold, Sanders’ decision virtually guarantees that he will return to Washington for a fourth Senate term. And his announcement comes at a critical moment for Democrats as the party navigates a growing divide over Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.

Sanders has criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the U.S. relationship with Israel even as he’s hailed much of Biden’s domestic agenda ahead of what could be a tough reelection fight for Biden against presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.

    • Dearth@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      If you’ve never bothered to learn anything about political science, there’s no need to be proud of it. Just read a little and educate yourself

      • Son_of_dad@lemmy.world
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        6 months ago

        Elitist white college kid attitude right there. For a bunch of people claiming to be left and progressive, some of you do everything possible up push people away with your elitist, nose in the air, white patriarchal bullshit.

        • Dearth@lemmy.world
          8·
          6 months ago

          I got a 2 year degree from a community college and then went to technical school. Im a blue collar hourly worker. None of my formal education (which ended nearly 20 years ago) included political science.

          I educated myself so i wouldn’t sound ignorant talking about things i am interested in. It’s not hard. Libraries are free and the internet is full of information

          • Son_of_dad@lemmy.world
            2·
            6 months ago

            The problem is when people equate college and university to being informed, which is what the guy I’m replying to did

    • Asherah@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      Just because you’re learning of the existence of these terms now doesn’t mean they just came into existence today.