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In reply to the discussion: "Bernie Sanders talks about...the possibility of a presidential run...." [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)Websites don't have a whole lot of impact on elections, and if people genuinely prefer someone like Bernie over a status quo candidate, I don't think they will be influenced much by anything and will simply do what they think is right. A huge shift is occurring in politics. I am willing to bet also, I am willing to bet that if someone like Sanders runs, he WILL get the votes of untold numbers of Dems regardless of online rules, because he is talking like a Democrat and has a record to show he means it.
If the Dem Party wants to hold on to their base they are going to have to start right now by slapping down any talk of cuts to SS and other social programs. As Bernie is doing. If they don't, they will most likely find out that SS is still the Third Rail of Politics and people will seek out candidates that are going to protect their interests. That is just a fact.