In an interview with Politico,the US president dismissed Sanders as a unique play thing to voters. But he is far more than that
Bernie Sanders is a crusty curmudgeon (ill-tempered (and often old) person) from the frozen state of Vermont. Naysayers say this 74-year-traditional codger might be too traditional to be president. But Obama seems not to see the wrinkles and the white hair. He thinks voters are flocking to Sanders because he is a novelty object – a mere flavor of the month that they will soon tire of.
In an interview with Politico published on Monday, Obama complimented former secretary of state Hillary Clinton as a smart and tough person “who has been in the public eye for a long time”. He suggested this might be a weakness. “In a culture in which unique is always better you know, or you’re always looking at the bright,shiny object that people don’t, havent seen before.” Like Bernie Sanders.
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Source: theguardian.com