2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Why Bernie can't drop out? Because he is being deceived. Repeatedly. [View all]slipslidingaway
(21,210 posts)to vote based on issues and they are not all party loyalists, some will be convinced and some will not.
Sanders cannot wave a magic wand and have them comply, they are much more independent, yet he wants to keep them engaged in the political process. We are moving towards a younger generation who will soon become a dominant force, and they come in all races, religions and genders, but the establishment Dems are too blind and have chosen to ignore their concerns.
Strange that it took a man in his 70's to breathe hope into this younger generation and the future of our party.
Even with all their money, power, and maybe a little too much hubris, they fail to recognize a future unfolding before their eyes.
But a large part of Sanders support comes from people who have watched and listened to what he said and Did 20, 30, 40 years ago, his message has been consistent, that is not something that can be bottled up into a nice little package for voters.
His core beliefs have remained constant and not dependent on the prevailing political winds of the moment.