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Why Hillary Clinton is the right choice:
Age • Bernie Sanders would be 75 at the start of his four-year term versus Clinton, who would be 68, one year younger than President Reagan at the start of his first term. The average life expectancy of males in the U.S. is only 76 years.
Foreign affairs • As demonstrated during the debates, Sanders has an appalling lack of knowledge of foreign affairs. Considering what is going on in the world in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan and North Korea to name a few, Sanders is not fit for the job. In contrast, Clinton was secretary of state and knows personally most foreign leaders.
Endorsements • despite being a congressman since 1990 and a senator since 2006, Sanders has not a single current senator endorsing him and only six current congressmen. Again, in stark contrast, Clinton has endorsements from 40 current senators and more 160 current Congress members!
Realism • Sanders makes great promises about universal health care, regulating banks, free college tuition, etc., which with Republican obstruction have no chance of happening. In contrast, Clinton will continue to fight for every realistic gain Democrats can expect.
Derek Gersdorf
Salt Lake City