2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: The math just ain't there for Bernie [View all]truedelphi
(32,324 posts)Those of us who analyze the situation from the democratic notion that the two Big Dino Parties should not be selecting the candidates for the rest of us understand one pertinent fact: we know full well that Bernie would be able to win the general election due to the fact that he has so much support from that segment of the population that is alienated from the Two Major Parties. (What has often been referred to as the One Big Money Party.)
I often hear statistics from the Hillary Clinton group here on DU to the effect that HRC is supported by 68% or 72% of the Democratic Party voters.
But since that party now only represents some 34% of all Americans (if you do the math) then you can see why we are sticking by Bernie Sanders.
68% of 34% = 23% of the electorate.
Is this Democracy - to cram a candidate down our throats with only 23% of the entire population liking her?!?