Jeff Krauth: Let your highest ideals lead you to Sanders campaign

To The editor:



I have voted in 11 presidential campaigns, but never in my years of voting have I been as aligned with a candidate’s position as directly as I am with those of Sen. Bernie Sanders. He represents the best and highest aspirations and values that our democracy can embody.



A vote for Bernie Sanders is a vote for racial justice, reigning in of unbridled corporatism, renewal of unions and the middle class, free college for all, affordable single-payer health care, sane foreign policy, environmental protection and the removal of big money from politics.



There are many who think he cannot win, yet they admire his brave stance. Now is the time for boldness. If you wish to see the progress that America needs you must vote accordingly.



I recently attended a Sanders organizing event in Northampton that was replicated in all 50 states. There were 3,500 meetings in homes and public places that brought together over 100,000 people early in this campaign. Sanders has garnered more individual contributions than any other candidate — Republican or Democrat. He has also drawn the largest audiences of any other candidate. A recent speech in Portland, Oregon, attracted 28,000 people. In contrast, Hillary Clinton’s largest crowd was estimated at 5,500 in New York City. Sanders just surpassed Clinton in a New Hampshire poll, 44 percent to 37 percent.



If Sanders can win the Democratic primary he is most likely to defeat any candidate that the Republicans nominate. A revolution for progressive change is possible. Please follow your highest ideals when casting your vote. If we all agree that he actually can win, Bernie Sanders will be our next President.



Jeff Krauth



Leeds





