Bernie supporters: Could you give me something to hope for? (A serious post.)

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14. SBS is building a vibrant movement *within* the Democratic party

he probably won't get the nomination, but he's been incredibly successful nonetheless. his message has reached millions and resonated. at the convention, he and his delegates will have a big part in drafting the Democratic party platform. he's proven that a person can run a credible major-party campaign free of SuperPAC lobbyists. additionally, Sen. Sanders endorsement is going to carry a lot of weight for the rest of his life, and everyone is going to want his donor list.

in the coming years of centrist Democratic party dominance, his influence is going to go a lot further toward getting policy concessions for the underrepresented left than damn near anything else. i think he understands this, and as long as he keeps his movement going, as long as he's willing to keep touring with his barn-burner speeches, young people with dreams of a better future will listen to him, join the Democratic party, and try in their own small way to influence the process. in the long run, progressive values will win, Democrats will win, and America will win.

full disclosure: i'm not exactly a Bernie supporter, but i greatly appreciate what he's done for the Democratic party in this election.