2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Message auto-removed [View all]libdem4life
(13,877 posts)as politicians are want to do, to see which way the wind blows. I think the way back has been sown, but sometimes things have to get a lot worse to get better.
In the meantime, people like Bernie and us will hold our space and as the inevitable comes, be ready. Every issue has a cycle...and I believe (hope?) this one has reached its zenith.
I have high hopes for Tulsi Gabbard as she is very well-spoken, a vet, god help me, a woman, and up and coming. There are many down-ticket, as well, who have been energized. Time will tell, but if Bernie does not win, he'll still be active and a leader to help train other leaders. A number have spoken out for him. That's a real leader.
The Presidency has never been just a prize for him. He kind of backed into it, in a sense. His unflagging consistency and leadership will continue.