re: #101 HappyWarrior

I agree with you and I am expecting to vote for Bernie in the primaries. However, this is a legit criticism of those who clamor for a “true progressive” voice. Unfortunately, I think Bernie would end up disappointing some of his most strident supporters upon election. I really do get why people want an alternative to Clinton.

Hillary will not energize the base. Young people who voted overwhelmingly for Obama will not go to the polls at anywhere near the numbers. The same with minorities! She may be a Clinton but she does not have her husband’s touch with the public. She was 40 points up in the polls in 2007 and did not get the nomination. This time there is no Obama running against her so she probably will get the nomination but it still is too early to say for sure.

Sanders can energize the base. His crowds show that already. People go to sleep when Hillary talks. Ironically I think Hillary’s best chance of becoming President is if Trump is the nominee. I think she loses to everyone else.