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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie, Bernie, Bernie... [View all]marlakay
(12,870 posts)42. If he had done so immediately
        More of his followrs wouldn't have followed him to Hillary.  He was doing what he promised his people and slowly pulled them towards her.
He had a strong movement and he knew if he moved sooner more would vote third party.
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        I do NOT blame Bernie.  I do blame Comey and the FBI.  Bernie after all endorsed Hillary, and
        still_one
        Jan 2017
        #3
      
        
        A third party has got to be formed at the grass roots level and build up. Shortcuts just fuck us up
        bettyellen
        Jan 2017
        #5
      
        
        it was a pretty big thing and one of the biggest things pushed against her even on this site
        JI7
        Jan 2017
        #12
      
        
        It's ridiculous that anyone blames a primary candidate for a general loss
        VoicesAcrossAmerica
        Jan 2017
        #16
      
        
        That's an accurate view, IMO.  Plus, any former Bernie supporters who didn't turn out for her
        JudyM
        Jan 2017
        #18
      
        
        I might have a bit more insight into what happened on the Sanders side, but think what you need to.
        JudyM
        Jan 2017
        #35
      
        
        He followed rules.  The same cannot be said for her campaign.  That's why many lost all enthusiasm
        JudyM
        Jan 2017
        #19
      
        
        The negative framing of Hillary worked and remained with voters who described voting for her as:
        JHan
        Jan 2017
        #27
      
        
        LOL, ok if you say so.  I'm sure that's what happened.  The rust belt went meh because of Bernie.
        JudyM
        Jan 2017
        #28