2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: From a Bernie supporter to everyone who isn't one: [View all]snot
(10,562 posts)1. Obama had less experience in DC, didn't realize what he was up against.
2. The GOP's (unlike too many, relatively pusilaminous Dems) will block EVERYTHING that's not totally in their interest. Hillary has no magic wand to make them do what they think is against their interests (even if she wanted to which too much of the time, it's not clear she does), any more than Bernie does. But Bernie will, at least, articulate the counter-argument!! Which is extremely important, since conservatives have been so successful in monopolizing the narrative for so long.
3. The Clintons and Obama seem to have believed we should cede the field first, and work with what's left. The Republicans seem to have believed, take no prisoners; we are 24/7 delivering our EXTREME message. Which strategy has worked best?
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