Conflict Resolutions

[H2O Man]

14. Right.

In my experience, the Bernie supporters recognize that there are a range of people who support Hillary. But the Hillary supporters view us as all the same. Lots of the most talented grass roots activists working in support of Bernie aren't registered in the Democratic Party. I'm fully confident they will continue to be active in the Good Fight. I think it is highly unrealistic to expect them to fall in behind the Clinton campaign. They are tired of being taken for granted, and (mis-)treated like there is no where else for them to go.

I'm a registered Democrat, who has voted for the party's candidate in every presidential election. More, I have always been able to campaign for our candidate, with good results However, the Clinton campaign has certainly made it unlikely that, if she gets the nomination, people like me could do what we usually do.

The progressive wing of the Democratic Party works well with the Democratic Left. For that matter, a good number of liberals work well with these two groups. But as we "move to the right" within the Democratic Party, it seems that the cocktail party liberals, the moderates, and the conservative Democrats are uncomfortable with breaking bread with the Democratic Left. And that's a shame.