Opinion by Greg Sargent and Paul Waldman: Will Bolsonaro stage a coup? Bernie Sanders is warning of the worst.
to Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin, then went to Hungary and met with its prime minister, Viktor Orban.
“What we are seeing all across the world are massive attacks and rollbacks to democracy,” Sanders told us, citing Russia, China, Hungary and “the growth of right wing movements throughout Europe, where people are giving up on democracy and moving toward authoritarianism.”All of which raises complications. Sanders told us he hopes to win over as many senators from both parties to support the resolution as possible: “I’m seeking the support of 100 members of the United States Senate.
Still, Sanders suggested that Republicans may see the wisdom of joining such a resolution. “I would hope my Republican colleagues understand that … we have got to use our capabilities as a world leader in making sure other countries move forward in a democratic way.”Which raises another interesting nuance: Such talk about exporting democracy is often associated with throwing around U.S. military power in the world.
But for now, Sanders said, it is critical to draw a line against autocracy and authoritarianism where it poses immediate threats: “The United States should make it clear that we support the democratic process in Brazil and countries around the world.”
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