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Why are states easily won by Bernie Sanders in 2016 not supporting him in 2020?
In Oklahoma, for example, the results of the 2016 primary gave Sanders a 10% lead over Clinton, while in Minnesota, the gap was even larger at 23%. In his home state of Vermont, Sanders won by over 70%.
This election cycle, however, Sanders has only…
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Is there any rule or law stopping Bernie Sanders from running as a third party candidate?
This is a yes or no question. If the answer is yes, please explain why. If the answer is no, please explain how come.
Note that I'm not asking whether it would be wise, immoral, stupid or "virtually guaranteeing Trump a victory" only if he has the…
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Is the Senate Compelled to Acquit Trump?
Given congress's recent decision to bar witnesses and evidence from being presented as part of President Trump's impeachment trial, are members of the Senate compelled to acquit based on lack of evidence? It seems akin to a prosecutor being…
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How and why would (Bernie Sanders’) Medicare for All abolish private health insurance in the US?
Can the federal government really ban private health insurance companies from operating? It seems strange that the federal government would be able to outlaw contracts between two private parties whereby where one party promises to make regular…
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Has Trump managed to implement any of his anti-corruption (lobbying reform) campaign proposals?
In a 2016 article, the BBC noted some (four) proposals of then-candidate Trump:
Currently, anyone spending less than 20% of their time engaged in lobbying can call themselves an "adviser" or "consultant". Trump says this a loophole that must be…
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UN condemns Rohingya human rights abuses 134-9 with 28 abstentions. Which countries voted against?
On 2019-12-27, the UN General Assembly approved a resolution strongly condemning human rights abuses against Myanmar's Rohingya,
134-9 with 28 abstentions.
I can't find which countries opposed or abstained in online news articles or on the UN…
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Has range voting been successfully implemented anywhere?
To improve upon traditional democracy, various alternatives to the normal up down voting have been put forth such as range voting. (Range voting is a voting method for one-seat elections under which voters score each candidate, the scores are added…
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Can socialism and capitalism coexist in the same country?
I had a discussion with a friend because I would argue that Denmark is not a socialist country. We have a welfare state and therefore pay high taxes, however we have a free market and privately owned companies. Even things that are "free" like…
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Why there are no major political movements worried about asteroid/comet impact?
While generally risk of mass extinction is being considered as political subject and even served as source of a catchy name for one controversial political movements, the same can not be said about asteroid/comet impact. From purely scientific…
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To what degree did the Supreme Court limit Boris Johnson's ability to prorogue?
From the UK Supreme Court's summary of today's hearing on prorogation of Parliament:
The next and final question, therefore, is what the legal effect of that finding is and therefore what remedies the Court should grant. The Court can certainly…
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Why won't Israel just capture Palestine?
There are many small-scale conflicts currently going on around the world between two countries,where one or both deny other's right on some piece of land. like
India vs Pakistan on Kashmir.
N.Korea vs S.Korea.
Israel vs Palestine.
In case of India…
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What are the consequences for a developed nation to not accept any refugees?
What are the consequences for a developed nation like Canada to not accept any refugees? Are there grave consequences for not accepting any refugees?
I am asking, because almost every country on the planet accepts refugees as if they were forced to…
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Is French Guiana a (hard) EU border?
In the context of Brexit, there has been much discussion that the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland would mark the boundary of the EU. This has had large ramifications due to the length and porous nature of this border, and the large…
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Shouldn’t conservatives embrace universal basic income?
Andrew yang, a Democratic candidate for president current this date, has made universal basic income the foundation of his platform. This appears to be accepted as a “far left” idea. However, the way he has it proposed, is 1000 dollars a month, and…
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How quickly could a motion be passed to alter minimum age for POTUS?
How quickly could the minimum age requirement (35 years) for the president of the USA be changed?
I got curious when I realised The Rock, LeBron James and Beyoncé have tickets at the major betting agencies, but Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doesn't!…
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