NEVER underestimate the power of social media word-of-mouth, in the so-called 'red' states

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2. I do believe Bernie will have an appeal to conservatives

Especially the ones who will admit the problems within Washington are caused by both parties and the political/media system.
The far right will bring out both barrels and paint him with the cold war fear they are so fond of.
The final outcome of the 2016 election will hinge on economic realities here and foreign events that may uncork the protectionist knee jerks.