Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is running for re-election. The 82-year-old from Vermont announced Monday that he's seeking his fourth term in the U.S. Senate.
He could be a brain in a jar Futurama style and still be able to work effectively.
He will not be able to work effectively when he’s dead.
Its the cognizant abilities that are needed
Bernie Sanders is not the Golden Child. He is not irreplaceable and its absurd to pretend otherwise. Find someone younger and run them in the Senate now, while a guy like Sanders is still around to provide organizational support. Otherwise, you’re going to get stuck with another Kristen Gillibrand, Krysten Sinema, or John Fetterman running in his open seat after he kicks it.
He will not be able to work effectively when he’s dead.
Bernie Sanders is not the Golden Child. He is not irreplaceable and its absurd to pretend otherwise. Find someone younger and run them in the Senate now, while a guy like Sanders is still around to provide organizational support. Otherwise, you’re going to get stuck with another Kristen Gillibrand, Krysten Sinema, or John Fetterman running in his open seat after he kicks it.