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In reply to the discussion: DNC rule change angers Sanders supporters [View all]Bondor
(64 posts)..and i am not saying Bernie is always right. I am sure we can all agree there are worlds of difference between Bernie and Trump in so many ways.
Frankly, I hope to see the center of gravity for the Democratic party shifted to the left. I like Bernie and Warren because they help us do that. IMO those people are real progressives, and IMO progressive ideas are what the Democratic party is about. I am sure some others will disagree vehemently.
To me, the ideas of justice and fairness and truth are more important than a particular organization. Where i believe the organization lives by those values great. Where the two might diverge, i follow what i think is true. The D's are WAAAY WAAY better than the R's on that count, but we are not entirely pristine either.
My point is that there is good common ground between most Bernie supporters and the Democratic party, and putting in place a policy almost guaranteed to alienate Bernie supporters is not a great idea, strategically speaking. Not threatening here. It is true that my vote will go to the D every time. However, some politicians deserve more from me than others. Winning by rigging things is how the R's play. I do not think it should be how D's play. If someone wins the majority of Dem primary votes, they should be the nominee of the Dem party. Period.
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