Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: If Bernie would continue as an INDEPENDENT... [View all]Maedhros
(10,007 posts)he would renege on that promise.
However, in a big-picture sense, it would make a lot of sense. The Independent voter is unrepresented under our current system. The Independent voter is for the most part locked out of the primary processes for both Parties and thus is forced to choose between two candidates that are selected based upon their ability to pander to their respective rank-and-file. Thus, the Independent voter in this General Election will get to choose between two candidates that have little or nothing to offer them.
So, in this election, there will be no Independent Sanders campaign. Next election, I would not be surprised to see a candidate tap the Sanders support base for an Independent run. That candidate will get my vote, if their platform mirrors Bernie's.