Anyone who knew Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders when he was young couldn’t predict he’d be a serious presidential candidate. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay has known Sanders for 45 years and he reflects on the origins of the narrow Democratic presidential front-runner.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 28
Question of the Week: Will Bernie Sanders run the table on Super Tuesday? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) All other things being equal, Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung can be expected […]
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What Do NH Primary Results Mean For RI And Mass Primaries?
The Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary are history. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay spoke with our Afternoon Host, Dave Fallon about what’s next in the run for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 10
Question of the Week: Is politics catching up with public opinion on gun issues in Rhode Island? Thanks for stopping by for my first weekly column of 2020. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) With this being an […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: The Democratic Medicare For All Trap
Health care has emerged again as a hot button issue in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay wonders how the Medicare For All debate will affect Democratic chances of recapturing the White House.
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‘It’s Not 2016 Anymore’: Bernie Sanders’ Campaign Looks Different In 2020
The 2020 Democratic presidential primary will be similar to 2016 in at least one regard: Bernie Sanders is running for the nomination. But political observers say the electoral landscape has changed dramatically since Sanders’ last presidential bid, and not necessarily in ways that favor his latest candidacy.
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Bernie Sanders Is Running For President Again
Sen. Bernie Sanders has confirmed that he is seeking the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.