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Democrats Need to Attack Sanders Head On
His refusal to release his medical records raises concern not only about his health but also his integrity.
The one with his hand up.
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Moral fervor and personal integrity are central to the political brand of Senator Bernie Sanders. If the other Democratic presidential candidates want to stop him before it’s too late, they need to attack that brand head on — and the best opportunity is next week’s debate in South Carolina.
They missed their chance at this week’s debate in Nevada, where Sanders was asked about transparency but was allowed to mostly avoid the issue. The question needs to be revisited, with force and repetition.