Over at Huffington Post, political writer Brian Hanley contrasts the fundamental differences between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. I often hear people stating that there is little difference between the two major democratic candidates. That’s not true. There are vast differences in policy between the two candidates. Brian Hanley has compiled a list of fifteen major differences which he is sharing. I don’t think he would mind my passing them along to you as he is obviously ‘feeling the bern’
He also created the video below; a really cool rap on Trump and Sanders:
x YouTube Video15 Fundamental Differences Between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton
1. Sanders has served as an elected official for over 34 years. Clinton has not.
2. Sanders has supported gay rights since the early '80s. Clinton has not.
3. Sanders wants to end the prohibition of marijuana. Clinton does not.
4. Sanders wants to end the death penalty. Clinton does not.
5. Sanders wants to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Clinton does not.
6. Sanders wants to break up the biggest banks. Clinton does not.
7. Sanders voted against the Wall Street bailout. Clinton did not.
8. Sanders introduced legislation to overturn Citizens United. Clinton did not.
9. Sanders refuses to accept money from super PACs. Clinton does not.
10. Sanders supports a single-payer healthcare system. Clinton does not.
11. Sanders refrains from waging personal attacks for political gains. Clinton does not.
12. Sanders considers climate change our nation's biggest threat. Clinton does not.
13. Sanders opposed the Keystone XL Pipeline since day one. Clinton did not.
14. Sanders voted against the Patriot Act. Clinton did not.
15. Sanders voted against the war in Iraq. Clinton did not.
I will also add the differences in their support of the TPP. Bernie has lead the opposition to the TPP, while Hillary has been a major supporter until just a couple of months ago.