B’klyn Bernie drops big hint
Vermont Democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders’ camp is in talks with Brooklyn College about giving a major outdoor speech at the campus — fueling speculation that the rally would be part of a rollout for his second presidential run.
The Flatbush native attended Brooklyn College, not far from his childhood home, for a year and his older brother, Larry, is a graduate of the school.
Sen. Sanders has maintained close ties to the CUNY colleg, giving the commencement address there in 2017, when he received an honorary degree.
The rally would be de- livered on the campus’ quad, according to a source familiar with the planning. Brooklyn College President Michelle Anderson declined to comment.
The Sanders campaign had no immediate comment on a possible run, but one of his supporters said, “You’re onto something.”
Sanders had a strong following among young progressive voters when he ran against Hillary Clinton in 2016, promoting a platform that included free tuition at public colleges and universal health care.
The Sanders camp has already recorded a video to announce a 2020 run and in recent weeks, he has sent out e-mail blasts to supporters with campaign-style messages.
This time around, Sanders would face a crowded field of Dems that includes younger fellow senators who are aggressively appealing to progressive, female and minority voters.