MSNBC: What ‘Bernie-mentum’ tells us about 2016

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/what-bernie-mentum-tells-us-about-2016

Video at link.

06/17/15 09:35 AM—UPDATED 06/17/15 09:36 AM
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By Chuck Todd and Mark Murray

*** Three things that ‘Bernie-mentum’ tell us: The biggest development in the presidential campaign so far this month? It’s not Jeb’s or Trump’s announcements, or Hillary Clinton’s re-announcement. Rather, it’s the faster-than-expected rise of Bernie Sanders. Hillary Clinton still has maybe the clearest path that any non-incumbent has had to win a party’s presidential nomination in modern times. But you also can’t ignore the momentum – Bernie-mentum! – that Bernie Sanders seems to have in the Democratic race right now. Sure, it’s just two polls (one phone survey, another that’s partially online) that show him within 10-12 points of Clinton. And sure, they’re both in New Hampshire, which is right next door to Sanders’ Vermont. But they could also be a canary in the progressive coal mine. And they tell us three things: One, the Elizabeth Warren supporters have seamlessly moved over into Sanders’ corner. Two, Sanders’ momentum suggests that there might not be breathing room for other Democratic challengers like Martin O’Malley, Lincoln Chafee, and Jim Webb. And three, as political scientist Jonathan Bernstein points out, it’s also a reminder on the GOP side “that any candidate can benefit from a public opinion surge.” Make no mistake: Poll after poll shows Clinton in outstanding shape with Democratic voters. But Sanders’ rise – if it lasts – does put Team Clinton in a bit of a box. After all, punching down is not something that will make the candidate or campaign look good.

[kenfrequed]

1. Odd.

He graded Hillary on recognizing the problem, recognizing the root, and then on policy.

Then he graded Bernie on Recognizing the problem, policy and then strategy

[Enthusiast]

2. Kicked and recommended!