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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) Is open to running for president in 2024 if President Biden refuses to seek re-election, according to a note from the Allies’ election campaign on Wednesday, which was shared with The Washington Post.
“In the case of open presidential primary elections of the Democratic Party in 2024, sen. Sanders has not ruled out another presidential candidacy, so we advise you to answer all questions about 2024 in this regard, “said in a note by Faiz Shakir, a close friend of Sanders. an adviser who led his campaign when he ran in 2020.
The note was shared by a person with direct acquaintance with its content on condition of anonymity, as it was not published publicly, and was confirmed by another person with direct acquaintance with the content.
Shakir did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
“While this private note leaked to the media is disappointing, the central fact remains that Senator Sanders is the most popular official in the country,” Sanders spokesman Mike Casca was asked to comment. Casca and the note base this claim on a recent survey.
Yet many Democrats see Sanders as a polarizing figure whose socialist etiquette and association with Democratic candidates could hurt the general election, especially in the swing, attracting candidates.
Shortly after ending his campaign, Sanders told a Washington Post Live event in May 2020 that he was “very, very unlikely” to run for president again. Biden said he intended to run for re-election, but warned last year that “he was never able to plan for sure 3 years, four years ahead.”
The 2024 note comes at the very end of Shakir’s “Embrace the Attacks” note, which mostly advises Sanders-backed campaigns on how to deal with criticism and questions they may receive because of his support.
“As the campaign heats up across the country, your political opponents and their corporate allies will try to make you feel defensive about Senator Bernie Sanders’ support for your candidate,” Shakir wrote.
He added: “Our advice is to accept the attacks.
The note also provides an update on the senator’s approval and travel plans. “Sen. Sanders is interested in approving more candidates, and we look forward to your help in identifying potential target competitions, “the note said. He also welcomes recommendations on where to travel.
Sanders, 80, has long been active in mid-term campaigns and is inclined to support more liberal candidates. Among others this year, he supports Jessica Cisneros, a 28-year-old immigration lawyer who is fighting Republican Henry Cuelar (D-Tex.) In the Democratic primary in May. He also supports State Representative Summer Lee (D), a candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania.
The note provides some suggested answers to hostile inquiries. “We understand that the company-backed campaigns will try to make Senator Sanders’ approval controversial, especially in the Democratic primary, so here are some answers to frequently asked questions,” it said.
“Sen. Sanders is an independent and recognized Democratic Socialist. Why do you accept his approval? “Is one of the questions that may arise, Shakir writes.
The proposed answer, according to Shakir, is: “Sen. Sanders offers an extremely popular vision for the Democratic Party, which will regain the critical support we have lost. In fact, Bernie wants to build power for the working class and take over the corporate socialism that our political system currently prefers. ”
Another question may arise, as the note suggests: “Will you support Sanders if he challenges Biden in 2024?”
The proposed answer: “Sen. Sanders is focused on helping Joe Biden have a successful presidency. As chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, no one is fighting harder for the president’s Bernie political agenda. Last summer, he traveled to the Republican districts of Congress to promote Build Back Better. Unfortunately, this legislation was stopped by the corporate Democrats.
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