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In reply to the discussion: So Sanders is going back to running as an Indy for his senate seat. [View all]JHan
(10,173 posts)Because he did not win the primary. And you know this.
The sentiment has no basis in fact and ignores the dynamics of a Sanders presidential run against the Republicans.
"Bernie would have won" absolves him of his own failures in winning the primary and is a fact-free point that can be used anytime one wants to attack a figurehead organization like the DNC.
"Bernie would have won" reveals a breathtaking level of ignorance about the political process- he did not get a majority of support from primary voters thus he lost.
"Bernie would have won" is the impetus of much division on the left, and it can only benefit the GOP in the long run.
But keep whipping that talking point, it's not a talking point that helps the progressive agenda that's for sure.