Yamiche Alcindor's article "Thought of as Freewheeling, Bernie Sanders Sticks to a Script that Sounds Fresh," was published by the New York Times on January 31, 2016. In the article, Alcindor describes Sanders' stump speech that apparently has listeners hooked. In it, he jokes about and mocks Republican hypocrisy and introduces his new ideas, including his plan to create tuition free public colleges. According to a college professor, the fact that the audience seems completely in the moment (and is not on their phones) during this hour long speech is a testament to its success in supporting Sanders for president. Sanders' consistency and clear message also set him apart from other, more volatile candidates.
This article reminds me of previous political leaders we have learned about in class recently, particularly Theodore Roosevelt. Although on the surface they seem very different, Sanders and Roosevelt have a lot in common, including their support of regulation and their tendency towards reforms. Additionally, Sanders is somewhat of an underdog candidate, and Roosevelt was made vice president so that he would never have the chance to lead. Both of them are charismatic in an unexpected way. Also, both of them are sticking to what they are good at. For Sanders, this speech shows his strong suits so he has leaned on it. Roosevelt stayed to true to who he was, an outdoorsman, a soldier, and an American, and he banked on those things during his time in office, using his time as a Rough Rider as a big selling point. I am interested to see how this election plays out and what Sanders does in the future.
I really like the comparison, I never would have thought of it. I am also excited to see what he will do in the future.
ReplyDelete- Isabella Montague 5th period
He's come so far from his original underdog status in the Democratic party, people are actually starting to listen to him more than Clinton. Feel the Bern.
ReplyDelete-Jack Higgins period 6