We Sanders supporters need to recognize that his brand is damaged now

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61. I'm a yuuuuge Bernie supporter but you are probably right

It is hard to let go of such an opportunity that Bernie represented. I thought Hillary would have made a good President. But Sanders entered a perfect storm, and rose to become a once in a lifetime opportunity. With so much dislike of each of the the other two, there was a great moment in history when a true progressive could have leap frogged into power. Even if he did not accomplish all or even half of what he set out, he would have steered the conversation towards the possibility of a more fairer situation for everyone, including black women. Just the fact that he funded his campaign with small donations was revolutionary in and of itself. That he spoke in simple clear statements instead of the usual double speak of the establishment Dem leadership that feared alienating their money train. Independents and small r Republicans were open to his ideas. That was astounding. And so promising.

But I too want to see new faces, Kamala Harris, Adam Schiff, and others need to become the new Democratic stars. Even Elizabeth Warren is probably too old now and the Republican smear machine has already had years head start on her. The party needs to shed its old skin. But only if the new creature that crawls out will actually be bolder, louder, and stay on simple populist messaging, and give up trying to be Republican lite. Go for the fences..single payer, $15 min wage. investing in green energy jobs.