Democrats aren't anti-Bernie... were merely anti-trump and believe Bernie can't beat him... Bernie poll numbers aren't much above 30% (even with the 50%+ backing of younger people)
nationwide he appears to be a point or two above trump at this time but that does not account for the swing states which are crucial and common belief amongst those (other than the Bernie base) that look at these things closely
a Bernie nominee would cost us House and Senate seats
if you look at next closest rival as anybody but Bernie, you get a clearer picture... hey, I like Bernie... his demeaner is off-putting but he's been a good Senator for us and we here in Vermont keep electing him... but even in this special little liberal state we cannot implement the policies he advocates
I take everything with a grain of salt and research and study when I need... what I see is that the best way to get to health coverage for everyone, seriously address climate change, make sure women's rights are not taken back, bring some sense of civility back into our lives and get things done is to make sure we keep the House, take the Senate and chose a nominee who will keep the Democrats and bring in all those disgusted with trump... yeah, I get it, Bernie inspires people, especially younger people and we all love his ideas (well most of us) but trump has changed this Country and we have been taken so far back by him that we are walking a fine line here
us older than dirt people are pragmatic because we know history, we know what is possible... we live in HOPE but fight in the real world...