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In reply to the discussion: So Sanders is going back to running as an Indy for his senate seat. [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,164 posts)I was only coming to the conclusion I did based on the numbers, I linked to.
All the Democrats needed was a few more votes in a few more strategic areas, which Bernie seems like he could have gotten. It was not so clear before the election, but quite obvious after, upon reflection.
Would there be some disgruntled Hillary supporters, maybe even DU members, that pouted and stayed home, maybe even voted Trump out of spite? Maybe. But not enough. Just as most Bernie supporters voted for Hillary,
And most Independents were for Bernie.
Yes its just my opinion, but I think it is logical conclusion.
And of course he did not get a majority in the primary contest. That is moot in this discussion. I am saying IF he had won the primary. Focus.
It takes an amazing amount of ignorance to think anyone would think Bernie could have won the general WITHOUT winning the primary.