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In reply to the discussion: Sorry, Bernie but the Democrats know whose side they are on and whose side they have always been on [View all]bdjhawk
(442 posts)(where the conference was held), was his criticism of the Democratic party. Over and over I heard words that said the party was not for working people, young people, older people. What a bunch of BS!! If he was laser focused on criticizing the Republican party that is entirely looking to screw over working people, young people, older people, etc., I would feel much differently about him. Although I ultimately decided to support Hillary in the primary, I appreciated his focus on social programs and the attacks of the Repugs on these programs. Yet the Berniecrats I know were Bernie Bullies during the general and did everything they could to work against Hillary, all the while saying they were for the working class, minorities, etc.
Bottom line, the low info voters are easily swayed and constant criticism and making the Dems look like they are against the actual people they have fought for over many years is what kills our opportunities. The Repugs win despite supporting policies that the majority oppose because they all fall into line to support their candidates. The Dems represent the majority of Americans yet internal fighting among Dems who can't seem to come together and do what is right for the party and country leads to failure.