Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: MAJORITY OF DEMOCRATIC VOTERS 'MORE LIKELY' TO VOTE FOR BERNIE SANDERS AFTER IOWA CAUCUSES: NEW POLL [View all]emmaverybo
(8,148 posts)Sweeping economic reformthat may result in raising taxes on the middle class and losing good and affordable healthcare coverage for the unknown, particularly with an economy many perceive as doing well enoughcould spell doom.
If the standard-bearer for vast reform and revolution is Bernie, we are in real trouble once the novelty wears off and he has to beat Trump in battleground states.
Respect for the movement Bernie, but yours as the face of the Dem party in the GE, no.
Not only will our so-called liberal media harp day in and out on your affinity for communists and socialists, the 60 trillion dollar price tag for your goodies bag, but it will expose your impoverished record of accomplishment, depict you as a beat away from a heart-attack, magnify your abrasive personality, reduce your AA support even further using your own words, and frankly, make of you a caricature, unpalatable to the majority moderates who make up this nation.
The upside? None. Bernie does not have a universally likable personality, communication gifts, great
accomplishments, terrific endorsements, ability to build coalitions among diverse groups and across the political spectrum. Bernie fits the broad American political landscape as an effective outside agitator for economic reform. End of. He will not ever be seen as presidential because, well, hes not.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden