Just want to give the HRC room a big hug!

[Gamecock Lefty]

15. Here's a Question . . .

I’ve wondered why Bernie decided to run for Prez as a Dem? I mean, he has been just fine all these years being an Independent so why the switch now when running for Prez? Why not as an Independent – which he’s sure to win the nomination?

Here’s what I think and I admit I may be way off base. I don’t think Bernie wanted to run as an Independent because if Hillary does win the Dem nomination, I don’t think he wanted to be remembered as another potential Ralph Nader and possibly give the election to the Repubs (see 2000).

As a side note, I never blamed Nader for the 2000 election; you’ve got to win votes on your own. But we also know Gore actually did win!

Anyway, I may be going out on a limb here, but I think Bernie really likes Hillary Clinton. I believe he is more to the left than she is, but I believe he has a real fondness for her. So maybe part of the reason he is running as a Dem is to pull her further to the left.

Of course that is assuming that Bernie does not win the nomination and Hillary does. If that plays out, Bernie wants to make sure she leans left more so than normal and he won’t be an Independent and possibly cost her votes and the general election.

That’s my two cents worth. On the other hand, I could be full of it, too! Thoughts?