2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Sanders Beats Clinton 49-49: The Real Story Behind the Iowa Numbers [View all]SoCalMusicLover
(3,194 posts)But at least he will energize his Democratic supporters, and possibly bring in the young vote. The question mark is the African-American vote, and sadly I wonder if that has to do with his religion rather than his policies.
Hillary, however, will lose if she is the nominee. She will not energize any but her loyal followers, and will turn off far too many voters to have a chance. Oh....it will be a horse race to an extent, the media could not live without that. But the anti-Hillary movement is far too strong to be an aberration.
The repubs can't wait, and are salivating at the chance to go after her. They could certainly attack Bernie, call him a socialist constantly and say how his plans are unrealistic. But at least they won't easily find lots of skeletons in his closet. Some perhaps, but not a boatload like Hillary. It will be non-stop Benghazi & EMails if she gets the nomination.