I'm concerned that Republicans, not just in Alabama but in Washington, are talking about ways to avoid an election because they do not want their candidate to lose. Like they are talking about changing the rules and (INAUDIBLE) something to happen so that Doug Jones does not have to go on to battle against Roy Moore and Doug Jones wins. That is not democracy.
Bernie Sanders: “I'm concerned that Republicans, not just in Alabama but in Washington, are talking about ways to avoid an election…”
On the recordNovember 13, 2017
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Sanders expresses concern over Republican efforts to avoid an election to prevent Doug Jones from winning against Roy Moore.
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