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WHY?

There's only ONE 2020 campaign that has welcomed me, embraced me, and made me feel part of something bigger:

#BernieSanders

Why is that? Why is team #Bernie so welcoming, especially after my harsh criticism of him in 2016?
Yes, I know it's not about me. But as a citizen and voter, I find it odd that campaigns and candidates I've supported and praised have done ZERO to draw me in, while #Bernie2020 has been encouraging, sharing, welcoming.

Is that why he has the largest movement?
And to elaborate:

I'm looking to help grow a major, sustained, dedicated, progressive movement to defeat rightwing extremists.

Not that interested in fealty to an individual candidate.

What I'm finding with the #Bernie campaign is that there is a genuine movement behind it.
Furthermore: I was deeply affected by the #BernieSquad's endorsement.

I have so much respect and admiration for @AOC and @IlhanMN and their decision to endorse @BernieSanders really made me think.

It's not enough to win an election. We need to build something bigger.
@AOC @IlhanMN @BernieSanders As a postscript to this thread: I'd be remiss if I didn't acknowledge that early in the campaign, Team @AndrewYang was welcoming.
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