This primary solidified the Log-Cabinization of the Social Left

[Garrett78]

184. First of all, so-called social issues aren't "pet" issues.

In fact, so-called social justice concerns (racism, sexism, heterosexism, etc.) help give rise to and maintain economic injustice. If you address those matters, you effectively address economic disparities, because things like racism and sexism are used to justify those disparities.

Also, a POC can be wealthy and still get treated like sh*t by various institutions, such as law enforcement.

And while the approach may differ or not be radical enough for one's liking (including my own), mainstream Democrats such as Clinton do, in fact, make an effort to reduce economic disparities.

Lastly, nominating someone who can't win doesn't help those in need. Sanders would have faced an onslaught of attacks unlike anything he's ever seen before. Photos of him being arrested might impress his supporters, particularly the young and rebellious, but they wouldn't go over well in a general election campaign. Nor would photos of his supporters burning the US flag. Nor would his essay about women having a rape fantasy. Nor would his tax proposals, which would be twisted into something they aren't. And so on. Nominate on principle and then lose in November...sorry, but that lacks appeal.