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In reply to the discussion: Another reason I think Bernie will have a tough row to hoe if he runs [View all]kstewart33
(6,551 posts)To be competitive, he needs support from people who did not support him in 2016.
He's not getting it, largely because:
1) he's not a Democrat - he refuses to join the party he wants to lead;
2) too many Democrats believe he was a factor in Clinton's loss;
3) he's having trouble differentiating himself from some other candidates who share his views on some key issues;
4) this time around, the media won't give him the time and attention as they did in 2016 in part because there are so many candidates;
5) his problems with minorities continue;
6) his refusal to provide several years worth of income tax returns;
7) his past votes on gun control; and
8) his age.
We can debate the quality of straw polls, but so far, any substantial signs of a resurgence aren't there.