2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Why Bernie can't drop out? Because he is being deceived. Repeatedly. [View all]slipslidingaway
(21,210 posts)party labels should not define a person, neither should race, religion or gender.
Yes he might have failed in saying independents needed to be registered Democrats, but more and more people are not identifying with either party.
Do we want their vote and voices or not, the Dems want to push independents away, but come November they would like their vote.
Time and time again here on DU independents have been told to go away, is that something the Dem party should strive for? I would say no, but in a week they will be told to go away, or walk on eggshells.
I think that has been and will continue to be a downfall of our party, just push people away, that will surely attract young, independent voters.
Most people do not want to live in an echo chamber.