Bernie Sanders Sits Out a Tight Race in Virginia

[karynnj]

72. You obviously know nothing about Vt's gubernatorial race

The Republican who won is seen as a moderate and as the LT Governor was on Vermont radio all the time. The Democrat, who was a very good candidate, was not as well known. Sanders DID campaign for Sue Minter's campaign and it likely helped as it got her her biggest crowds. Leahy and Welch campaigned for her as well.

Northam, who is open to voting for Bush twice, is not running as a centrist? Are you kidding? My point is that there are times when a candidate may not want a high profile surrogate to campaign if they are concerned that it might be a net negative if it is used against him. I am sure there are more examples than John Kerry.

Now, it might be that Northam does want a Sanders endorsement or campaign appearance. He might also resent that Sanders endorsed his opponent in the primaries.