That's what primaries are for and regardless of whether or not Bernie would be our nominee or either Hillary, my own position on beating GOPer ass in November would not have budged by one iota. I cast my vote in the Michigan primary, knowing full well that there was a distinct possibility that the person for which I had cast my vote may or may not end up in the General. But in spite of that, I've always been intent on supporting the eventual nominee.
And I'm glad that you mentioned Bernie, because there will come a point when even he will transition to General Election mode, and by doing that, he's going to encourage that his own supporters to vote against Republicans. I came across this recent article about what Bernie supporters would do since the prospects for their guy are fading at this point.
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-bernie-sanders-movement-20160501-story.html
As the prospect of the democratic socialist they adore winning the White House rapidly fades, Sanders supporters are scrambling to keep the movement he has built from fading like earlier liberal efforts have.
It may not be easy lightning to contain.
Bernie Sanders is "the glue that holds us together," said Phil Sanders, a gray-ponytailed onetime peacenik at the union hall rally here who has been protesting since Vietnam.
The activist, no relation to the candidate, is eager to see the movement that Sanders spawned continue to grow after election day. But he worries that the Sanders phenomenon will end up as more of a moment than a movement. Aside from supporting Sanders, he said, the different elements in the coalition are "all off on different things," with passions as diverse as a $15 minimum wage and climate change.
If Bernie's post activity strategy will be to support Hillary for election, I'm wondering how many of his current supporters will stay behind him as he works with the Democratic Party's current iteration.
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