2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Campaigns vs Movements [View all]bigtree
(85,915 posts)I must not have been clear. I don't believe for a moment that these two have similar 'stands.' I meant to refer to their voting records. Sanders voted overwhelmingly with the Democratic majority, and so did Clinton.
You're correct to note that Bernie will have the benefit of a Democratic legislature, and he would appear to be receptive to the current Democratic 'establishment' agenda.
It's not as clear to me how receptive they'll be to his proposals. Still, if he manages to fulfill the level of citizen activism that he defines as his 'revolution' it would be a significant impetus to change, something we've never experienced before.
But I don't see the same 'revolution' Bernie supporters see. From my perspective, Bernie is a formidable challenger to a popular, but vulnerable Democrat. That's all I see.
I don't believe his supporters are any more in earnest about the problems we face, or any more determined to advance progressive change than Hillary's. If there is a movement in this election, it's the political awakening from voters like those of our Latino community who are organized and energized to make a difference in their states in this election. It's no coincidence that they're under such an assault from republicans.
Those voters, and others who are identifying their own causes with these Democrats are what should motivate these politicians beyond even their own campaign agendas. I don't think I'm alone in caring less about a political movement behind one candidate, than I do about seeing my own interests represented effectively by our party's nominee.