2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: A bad sign: Turnout WAY down in Nevada compared to 2008. 3 in a row. [View all]loyalsister
(13,390 posts)Indeed. This is an extremely depressing primary. I was so enthusiastic in 2008. I am not a big fan of Bernie's style (Obama's measured temperment is one of his best qualities), but I like what he says.
For the primary, I cannot in good conscience vote for a war hawk who has sold out women and people of color for political gain. I will grudgingly vote for her if she is the nominee, and if she actually manages to win, it will not feel like victory.
I deal with a lot of people who have not benefitted from the economic recovery we keep hearing about and they resent the ACA. They aren't wrong because many are working 2 jobs and still have trouble affording health insurance. Yet, they have to buy it.
These are people who had great hope during the 2008 campaign. They have been disappointed and they see a "more of the same" candidate who represents everything keeping them down, vs. one who cares about their situation and is actually trying to earn their votes. It is hard for people to have hope again, but they desperately want to.