I don't believe Putin is meddling in our elections to help Bernie win.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

28. My doctor -- a Democrat -- told me today that he couldn't vote for Sanders.

I think that's what Putin is up to. Despite the polls, what matters is how many voters are motivated to come out and vote for the party's nominee. If Putin can arrange things so Bernie is the nominee, many people, like my doctor, who usually vote for Democrats will stay home. If Bernie is not the nominee, the Bernie Bros -- assisted by the Russians -- will do everything they can to sabotage the person who is, probably by throwing their support behind a third party candidate. Think of Jill Stein; remember the photo of her sitting at the dinner table with Putin?

While I like a lot of his ideas, the facts are that Bernie is 80 years old, has had a heart attack, and won't release his medical records. The presidency is stressful on a younger man -- look at the before-and-after photos of Dubya and Obama. If Sanders is our nominee and wins, he'd better pick a damned good running mate. His or her role may end up being more vital than merely going to state funerals in other countries.

Personally, I don't care if we nominate a 35 year old native born walnut. I will be at the polls voting for the Democratic Party nominee, come hell or high water.