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In reply to the discussion: Tired of Malignant Amnesia Anti-Obama Syndrome [View all]JustAnotherGen
(31,823 posts)But I worry for Sanders. His ardent supporters don't seem to be aware that he will most likely be facing a Republican House (for at least two House terms) and only the potential of taking back the Senate.
He knows - oh he knows. He's a VERY smart man.
But if he wins - I hope they have patience and don't drop him after one term. Those SCOTUS appointments that WILL come up are far too important to allow a one term Democratic/Liberal/Progressive President.
If he wins - I won't drop him. He's going to have as hard a row to hoe as Obama did.
And with Reid gone (much as I detest the idea of Schumer in the leadership position) the Senate lead can be very brazen - because NY won't send a Tea type to D.C. as a Senator. So he can put his neck on the line in a way that Reid couldn't do to the make up of his constituents.