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.
Listen. I really, really like Bernie, but, man… You are 82 years old. What the fuck are you doing?
I’ve avoided saying anything about Biden’s age because of how singularly vicious centrists have been about Sanders’ age for most of a decade.
I figured Biden’s age is why centrists decided to cool it on the ageism about Trump.
Guess they’re only ageist against politicians to their left.