2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Can Bernie supporters comprehend why someone would prefer Hillary over Bernie? [View all]restorefreedom
(12,655 posts)on both sides, and understand why someone, somewhere, supports them. i think some have to be crazy to support jeb! or cruz or rubio, but they have their reasons. we all do.
as for the repubs screaming socialist, i am not concerned. they screamed it on 08 about a black guy with a funny name who many thought was a kenyan muslim and he did ok. besides, take away the word socialist and most people are actually on board with bernie's views.
besides, if you think the repubs don't have plenty to scream about hillary, you might be disappointed if she wins the nom, cuz they have plenty of material.
but to get back to the topic sentence, yes i can understand why someone would prefer hillary to bernie. there could be a number of reasons, as with any candidate. i do find it hard though, for people who consider themselves to be serious progressive to support a prowar, corporate friendly, tpp and free trade friendly candidate who is likely to do almost as much for the 1% as a republican. and no, not bashing. these are policy issues and good ones to be concerned about.