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Helen Rosenthal Endorses Bernie Sanders, Marking a Leftward Shift

February 3, 2020 | 10:16 AM - Updated on June 5, 2022 | 11:33 PM
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Council Member Helen Rosenthal endorsed Bernie Sanders for president just days before Monday’s Iowa primaries on Monday. Rosenthal’s decision marks a liberal shift for the council member, who endorsed Hillary Clinton in 2016. Clinton handily beat Sanders on the Upper West Side in 2016 — one of several signs that the Upper West Side is not quite the liberal bellwether it was in the past.

At the end of the day, @BernieSanders gets out the vote and beats Trump. With the help of @AOC and @MMFlint pic.twitter.com/EwstmvBpFB

— Helen Rosenthal (@HelenRosenthal) January 28, 2020

She cited Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and filmmaker Michael Moore — who himself has supported Rosenthal with donations — as two of Sanders’ most important supporters.

Rosenthal is former chairwoman of the City Council Women’s Caucus, and has advocated for electing more women for years. She wrote a report on how more women can get elected in the city. “Over the next four years, at every opportunity, I’m all in to help mentor and encourage, play a role in supporting women running for office in the city,” she told the Observer in 2017. She’s running for Comptroller, a citywide office, in 2021.

We asked her if it was difficult to endorse a man over the women in the race — Senators Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar for instance — what tipped the scales? We are awaiting her response and will update when it comes.

Council Member Mark Levine, who represents the Northern section of the UWS, has not yet endorsed anyone.

Sanders image via wikimedia.

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Amy
Amy
3 years ago

Yikes.

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Chris
Chris
3 years ago

Sanders would tank the NYC real estate market along with the stock market and half the city would be living in Central park in tents, I can see the bread lines already

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Michael
Michael
3 years ago

Yet again Helen Rosenthal and her crew caring about only what she and her friends want. Her constituency donates much more to Mayor Pete because Bernie would destroy her neighborhood. But hey congrats Helen, maybe Bernie will give you a better job. Way to serve just yourself.

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AC
AC
3 years ago

I hope this country never elects a socialist. Look what happened to Cuba in the past. Look what’s happening to Venezuela in the present.

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UWS-er
UWS-er
3 years ago
Reply to  AC

I’m not a Sanders supporter, mostly because he’s shown little ability to actually accomplish anything in all his years in office and because he doesn’t see to understand that compromise is necessary to get things done. (And because his supporters are eerily like Trump supporters in their slavish devotion to their leader and their fury at anyone who disagrees with him.)

But that said, he’s NOT a “socialist” like we see in Cuba or Venezuela. He’s a “democratic socialist” which more closely resembles what we see all over Europe.

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Paul
Paul
3 years ago
Reply to  AC

I can’t stand Sanders and I don’t give the slightest credence to an endorsement by a term limited official positioning herself for a different office.

But I can’t understand how dim a view a person has to have about his fellow Americans that’s he thinks that adopting the policies of Denmark or Norway or the Netherlands will cause us to end up like Venezuela.

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Chris
Chris
3 years ago
Reply to  Paul

Denmark or Norway or the Netherlands do not have open borders

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Denton
Denton
3 years ago
Reply to  Chris

neither do we (except for Cubans)

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dannyb
dannyb
3 years ago
Reply to  AC

Cuba, eh? The US has been running an economic war (embargo, boycott, etc.) against it for six decades.
Tell us again how successful it’s been?

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UWS_lifer
UWS_lifer
3 years ago
Reply to  dannyb

Ayyy Por Favor!!! Please don’t start this argument.

Instead go read some history about Fidel Castro’s embrace of hardcore Communism and the U.S.S.R after abandoning Che and the original principles and goals of La Revolution.

Ever heard of the Cuban Missile Crisis?? The embargo was well deserved…at least for the first 40 years or so. That said, it should have been lifted years ago. Obama got the ball rolling, repealed the travel ban, reopened the embassy, etc. He did what he could in light of the Marco Rubios of the world and then Trump came along and reversed everything.

There, now we are all up to date.:)

Viva Cuba Libre!!

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SNOOPY
SNOOPY
3 years ago
Reply to  UWS_lifer

The embargo of Cuba had it’s origins in the CIA working to keep US oil companies operating in Cuba from refining Soviet crude oil. When they refused to, Castro expropriated them. Good.

It’s a shame, the destruction of the old Upper west side, which had such a terrific intellectual culture. Comments like these illustrate how far the neighborhood has fallen.

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UWS_lifer
UWS_lifer
3 years ago
Reply to  SNOOPY

Wow!!

So you supported Fidel and the U.S.S.R over the USA and Cuban exiles during the Cold War?? And you freely admit that? How edgy of you.:)

And my comment represents the fall of the UWS intellectual culture?? Because we don’t support Soviet style Communism?!? Really? What did I say that was inaccurate?

Here’s a little advice. I wouldn’t plan any trips to Miami, or anywhere in South Florida, with that attitude. Moscow might be better for you. Maybe Caracas?:)

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Stephen Ruben
Stephen Ruben
3 years ago

AOC and Michael Moore? Are you serious? Bernie has no traction in all the states that the Democrats need and in some that they have a chance at. His message is not tolerable to a general election voter Besides Bloomberg won’t let it happen. He will spend hos money elsewhere and on other Democrats.

We live in a bubble but I am really surprised at your lack of awareness of that bubble.

Bernie Sanders is the easiest one for Trump to beat

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Liifeoong UWS
Liifeoong UWS
3 years ago
Reply to  Stephen Ruben

But also. Who talks about AOC, and what had she accomplished? She is incredibly charismatic, but actually influential? In the twittersphere, yes. In reality. No. As for Michael Moore, enlightening documentaries, but…really? Not sure the actual impact.

I don’t know what to think of Sanders. Seems like Obama – promising so much wonderfulness, but how would you ever deliver a thing? I prefer Warren. I like her policies and she knows Congress, because…duh.

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Sherman
Sherman
3 years ago

Bernie is a fraud and a phony. His proposals – if enacted- would cause damage that will last for decades.

If he gets the nomination he will get pulverized by Trump.

A few months ago the UK Labour Party nominated an obnoxious socialist for the general election and he got crushed by a buffoonish British equivalent of Trump.

Unfortunately the Dems haven’t learned anything from that debacle.

Rosenthal’s endorsement of Sanders shows how out of step the politics of our local leadership is with the majority of the country – and the majority of UWS residents for that matter.

It’s no wonder people living in “flyover country” despise big city liberal elites.

And yes, Rosenthal and her gang keep winning in landslide elections – but this is largely due to indifference and a sense of helplessness among people who oppose her.

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Scott
Scott
3 years ago

Bernie’s good on the peace & war issues and he used to be good on immigration. I don’t know how a 78-yo man reverses himself on immigration. Unchecked migration is quite bad for global warming.

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Alan Barnes
Alan Barnes
3 years ago

Bravo! Ms. Rosenthal.

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UWS Man
UWS Man
3 years ago

Great Job! Sanders 2020!

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UWSHebrew
UWSHebrew
3 years ago

Please DNC let Bernie be the nominee!

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Love the Bern
Love the Bern
3 years ago
Reply to  UWSHebrew

I knew you’d be here. Yawn.

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UWSHebrew
UWSHebrew
3 years ago
Reply to  Love the Bern

Wait until election day, you won’t be yawning.

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Sid
Sid
3 years ago

Awesome!!

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Peter
Peter
3 years ago

Hilarious. Before people endorse a socialist, they should be required to spend 3 hours of their day in line for bread… or toilet paper.

To feel productive while waiting, they can work on perfecting their explanations how he’s “different” (“democratic,” etc).

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Michael
Michael
3 years ago

It doesn’t even matter if it’s a socialist, capitalist, communist. Each council member is supposed to reflect what is best for their district and a representative for their constituency. What about with this choice does she represent other than her selfish interests. Shame on her. She doesn’t even try to tackle the decline in the neighborhood. How about do your job!

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John Gibson
John Gibson
3 years ago

The problem with Bernie is that his campaign is a lot like that of Brexit. Talk of revolution and how great everything is without spending any time at all coming up with a plausible way to actually accomplish any of it. He’d be a lot better than Trump, no doubt. But almost nothing would get accomplished. We’d have our version of what the Brits have gone through the last four years with Brexit.

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JH
JH
3 years ago

I will vote for whatever Democrat gets the nomination — the stakes are too high with Trump in power. But dear lord I hope it’s not Bernie. And for Rosenthal to cite AOC and.. sorry, I’m stifling laughter here… Michael Moore in a tweet endorsing Bernie? Some folks have learned so, so very little about what got Trump elected in 2016.

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Chris
Chris
3 years ago
Reply to  JH

JH Trump will get 4 more years so get ready. Pick a centrist in 2024

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EGF
EGF
3 years ago

This endorsement is the exact reason why Trump will be re-elected. The democrats need a MODERATE candidate to rally around or we risk handing the election to Trump. Too many American’s (NOT NYers) are far too conservative to ever consider voting for Sanders or Warren so drop them now!

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Carol Van Deusen
Carol Van Deusen
3 years ago
Reply to  EGF

So sorry to hear this Helen. I think now is not the time to endorse any Democratic candidate and especially Sanders. He is the most devisive candidate for the Democratic party and has no chance of being elected President.

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SNOOPY
SNOOPY
3 years ago

Since when did people like you become the Upper west side? No wonder it’s become such a lifeless, soulless yuppie playground

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Rachel
Rachel
3 years ago

An endorsement for Bernie Sanders is like an endorsement of communism—heralding the death of capitalism, belief in a higher power, and an IQ/EQ/SQ populous. Not to mention the death of moderation and real world solutions to real world problems.

See ya Helen. Here’s one vote and newsletter subscriber you just lost.

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Ethan
Ethan
3 years ago

How very sad. If Sanders becomes the Democratic nominee the Democrats will get creamed in November: up-ballot, down-ballot, in-between-ballot. All it will do is make the already blue states even bluer, but of course those states don’t count in the electoral college battle. The thought of the battleground states going for Sanders over the incumbent is simply absurd.

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Let's Get Real
Let's Get Real
3 years ago

Maybe a little history will help. Eugene V. Debs and Norman Thomas ran for the presidency under the socialist banner — at a time when there was an active socialist party in the U.S. — a total of 10 times. For their efforts, Debs was honored by a radio station choosing its call letters — WEVD — based on his initials. Thomas is honored with a Manhattan high school named after him. But in the Electoral College they didn’t do so well. Over their 10 campaigns they did not win a single Electoral College vote. America will never elect a socialist. If the Dems nominate Sanders, Trump is a shoe-in for re-election (though Sanders may siphon off a few Evangelical votes if he chooses Jesus as a running mate).

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Anonymous
Anonymous
3 years ago

I’ve voted for Rosenthal twice, but she won’t get my vote again.

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Joyce Rudko
Joyce Rudko
3 years ago

Bernie simply does not appeal to the minority voters. For sure we will lose the election.

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maathew
maathew
3 years ago

WE IN CALIFORNIA will vote for Bernie Sanders, he wa cheated 2016, and we do not give a damn about stock market, most Americans do not have money in the market, let them all crash, Bernie Sanders 2020

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Ethan
Ethan
3 years ago
Reply to  maathew

California doesn’t count in electoral math. Your votes don’t count. Sanders will be very good at making the already blue states even bluer. So what?

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Spence
Spence
3 years ago

Excellent. I am back on board with Helen.

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noRosenthal
noRosenthal
3 years ago

Helen Rosenthal continues to be out of touch of her constituents and just continues to attempt to set up things for her future job. Personally, I am excited for her to leave her current UWS job. I am a Democrat and will vote for anyone to beat Trump in November, but Bernie is too polarizing for moderates and I know many who won’t vote for him in any situation. (He isn’t even a Democrat as a senator.)

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Chris M
Chris M
3 years ago

Interesting how mad some people are that others will be able to afford their medicine and, like, not die.

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David
David
3 years ago

“A leftward shift!??” Are you kidding? Rosenthal has been on the waaaaaaaaaay left side of the political spectrum for who knows how long! The question is…….HOW MUCH FURTHER LEFT CAN SHE GO???

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jules
jules
3 years ago

Oh wow!! Good for Helen! I’m so pleased she’s on our side!
Everyone else on the electorate has been bought and sold…

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Brenda
Brenda
3 years ago

Of course she did

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Dave O
Dave O
3 years ago

Too bad.

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Dave O
Dave O
3 years ago

Too bad – Helen is running for Comptroller. This doesn’t help her.

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MB/UWSer
MB/UWSer
3 years ago

“If there ever was an aviary overstocked with jays it is that Yaptown-on-the-Hudson, call New York.” — O. Henry.

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Veronica
Veronica
3 years ago

An endorsement from Helen Rosenthal, look out Bernie, this is the KOD,

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