VOICED : US Voices of the Campaign: The British Bernie volunteer

The speaker, a field organizer for the Bernie Sanders campaign, shares their journey from planning a road trip to becoming deeply involved in American politics. They discuss their motivations, including Sanders' stance on racial justice, education, and healthcare. Despite being British, they find American politics more exciting and fulfilling, which drives their commitment to the campaign.

What was the narrator's original plan before deciding to work on the Bernie Sanders campaign?

• To travel from Seattle to New York

• To work in British politics

• To study in the United States

• To volunteer for another political campaign

Which aspect of Bernie Sanders' campaign does the narrator find particularly appealing as a European?

• His economic reforms

• His foreign policy

• His ideas on free education and healthcare

• His stance on climate change

What drives the narrator to work for Bernie Sanders?

• His economic policies

• His charisma

• His racial justice issues

• His environmental policies

How does the narrator feel about working in British politics?

• They have no interest in it

• They are planning to start soon

• They are actively involved in it

• They are eager to return to it

What keeps the narrator motivated despite the long hours?

• The excitement of American politics

• The support from their family

• The opportunity to travel

• The financial rewards