Opinion

Bernie Sanders is on the money and it's heartening for democracy

Crispin Hull
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:52am, first published February 29 2020 - 12:30am
The Democratic frontrunner, Senator Bernie Sanders, has revolutionised electoral fundraising. Picture: Shutterstock
The Democratic frontrunner, Senator Bernie Sanders, has revolutionised electoral fundraising. Picture: Shutterstock

Here is another Donald Trump-Richard Nixon comparison. When Nixon sought a second term in 1972, the Democrats nominated Senator George McGovern, the most left-wing candidate in US history, to challenge him.

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Crispin Hull

Crispin Hull

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Crispin Hull is a former editor of The Canberra Times and a regular columnist.

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