Bernie Sanders's recent 'no' vote on confirming Tulsi Gabbard as the U.S. Director of National Intelligence contradicts his previous praise for her. Once a supporter, Sanders now embodies the political establishment he criticized. Gabbard, who supported Sanders during his 2016 campaign, resigned her DNC vice chair role in solidarity with Sanders' antiwar message. Her stand against the political elite has been commendable, marking a notable shift as Sanders appears to conform to party expectations, reflecting a broader issue within political accountability and integrity among established politicians.
"As the vice chair of the DNC, I'm required to stay neutral in Democratic primaries," Gabbard explained in a video announcing her resignation. The Hawaiian-born stateswoman praised Sanders' antiwar stance as a defining feature of his candidacy. "He will not waste precious lives and money on interventionist wars or regime change," she said. "Such counterproductive wars undermine our national security and economic prosperity."
Sanders's vote against Gabbard's confirmation revealed the aging progressive as the very type of meek party man he has spent decades railing against. Once celebrated as a staunch advocate for the people, Sanders now appears tethered to the political machine he once sought to dismantle.
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