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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders' Economic Inequality Town Hall Draws 1.7 Million Live Viewers [View all]Demsrule86
(71,542 posts)This would not have happened if he ran as an independent. Our revolution showcases this viewpoint. And you need money to win. Democrats need to raise campaign money also. Look I hope you are right. That by 18 and 20, the 16 election is behind us as a party. You know that I feel running on the ACA in red states and districts helps more than running on single payer...we can get a public option in 20 if we take power back using reconciliation I think and that will undoubtedly lead to some form of single payer. no message is going to resonate with every Democrat in every election year...some candidates you like better than others. I adored Howard Dean but worked my ass off and voted for Kerry. no matter who the nominee is, we need to have the discipline to get out and vote. We need to understand that any Democrat is better than a Republican and we risk progressive policy dating back to Roosevelt when we don't vote Democratic in every election no matter what.