Trendy at 78: How candidate Sanders has won the backing of young stars | Malay Mail

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WASHINGTON, Feb 2 — The scene was unexpected, to say the least: In the middle of a nail salon in gritty Detroit, controversial young rapper Cardi B sat across from 78-year-old Senator Bernie Sanders, questioning the would-be Democratic presidential nominee about the issues of the day. From health...

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From health care to police violence, the former strip-tease dancer grilled the aging politician for 12 minutes. Once the interview was over, Cardi B posted snippets on social media, where they would be viewed millions of times. The oldest of the 11 Democrats still in the race, Sanders scored a major coup when he posed with global pop star Ariana Grande after a concert.The Sanders paradox — he galvanised youthful supporters in his 2016 campaign as well — is alluded to in a video by supermodel Emily Ratajkowski.

Cardi B, who herself recently expressed interest in pursuing politics, “grew up, you know, in a working-class environment in New York,” said Briahna Joy Gray, Sanders’ national press secretary. Both women said it was the candidate’s history as an anti-establishment figure from a culture of protest that has attracted youthful celebrities and others, not to mention older personalities like film makers Michael Moore and Jim Jarmusch.Even more than this weekend’s pre-rally concerts with indie groups like Bon Iver and Vampire Weekend or various fundraising events, they can reach different audiences.

The support of stars, added Spellman, who is responsible for the campaign’s relations with celebrities, can help a candidate appeal on a more personal basis.

 

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