Sanders said Friday that postponing elections is a difficult call but that no one who wants to vote should be put at risk or be deterred out of fear or inability because of other disruptions caused by the coronavirus. On the other hand, at this particular moment, it is absolutely appropriate that public officials listen to public health officials … and make sure that everybody who wants to vote has the right to vote and that might not be the case today,” Sanders said when asked specifically about how school closings might make it more challenging for parents to vote. He said his campaign has been in contact with the Democratic National Committee about the issue of rescheduling elections but did not provide more information about those talks. Asked about how this has affected his campaign, Sanders acknowledged that it has been “radically changed” by his inability to do rallies and town hall meetings, and that it will have to rely now more than ever on digital operations. “This coronavirus has obviously impacted our ability to communicate with people in the traditional way we do and that’s hurting us,” he said.

Source: Washington Post March 13, 2020 11:34 UTC