re: #265 HappyWarrior

I still do have a big problem with Bernie not committing to campaigning for down ticket candidates. Okay, I suppose I can grant that’s his decision but two things about that) You’re shooting yourself in the foot big time with that because effective Presidents need Congresses to back them up and the second thing is I don’t see how you can do that and then complain about the Superdelegates. You’re not just running for President of the United States. You’re becoming the head and face of your party. I just wish I could understand what he expects.

Posted this yesterday. Bernie might be trying to grow an alternate Dem establishment.

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About Bernie’s reluctance to support down-ticket candidates with appearances or cash:

MoveOn (created to defend a different Clinton) is the most established of the Bernie boosters. They are also raising funds/building lists for something new—“Sanders Democrats”. The three they solicited for today are Lucy Flores, Zephyr Teachout, and Pramila Jayapal. All are new or very local candidates.

thenation.com