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Nothing but respect for Sanders voters

By Jason Russell

Published June 14, 2016 4:01am ET

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Nothing but respect for Sanders voters — Conservatives should remember many liberals are thoughtful, nuanced voters, despite the classic joke that any liberal over 35 doesn't have a brain. (AP Photo)

From single-payer healthcare to higher taxes, there are almost no policy issues where I agree with Bernie Sanders. But there is one reason I respect the 12 million people who have voted for him in the Democratic primary: They refused to let Hillary Clinton’s gender sway them to her side.

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