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33. Actually, that's how we ended up with Obama

When Hilary was defeated in the 2008 primary, Hilary supporters went all out for Barack. As long time, loyal, devoted Democrats, the democratic nominee could count on us to work as hard in the General as we did for our defeated candidate in the Primary.

When you have an Independent defeated in a primary, that loyalty to party is less of a bond. Too many Sanders' supporters sat out the election, left the presidential option blank or voted for Stein. I'm not saying all or most, but certainly enough to make a difference. Look at the results in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and you tell me that didn't matter.

As a loyal Democrat, the nominee can always take me for granted, because I know what a binary choice is. It doesn't work when the shoe is on the other foot.