2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: We the supporters of Bernie Sanders ARE NOT FRINGE. [View all]JohnnyRingo
(20,405 posts)I've heard the talking point that Sanders' positions are individually agreeable with what Americans want, and that much may be true, but if you ask people if they want socialism they shrink like Superman from red Kryptonite. One of the biggest errors in judgment always begins with; "the American people are smart enough to know..."
Don't get me wrong, I'm not much of a Clinton fan, but in order to ensure the White House doesn't slip back into the hands of the GOP, I'd bet the odds, and right now that's statistically Ms Clinton, especially if it's against a relatively moderate republican (as it likely will be).
If Bernie somehow pulls it off, I'll join him wholeheartedly without reservation. I'd like to hear Sanders supporters say the same if Hillary becomes the eventual nominee.