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In reply to the discussion: The Benefits of a Bernie Candidacy [View all]ismnotwasm
(41,885 posts)Bernie could have done a lot of good by NOT running and kept true to his values. He could have influenced all the candidates. Now they will most likely need to distance themselves because Republicans are going to hit hard on the socialist bullshit.
He will not win, of course, hes using his political capital to keep eyes on his core reforms, and ideas to the forefront. Healthcare, labor, and tax reform have been on the Democratic platform for a longtime. Bernie is a master at taking credit for these things because his message is simple and repeatable
If he dismisses social justice as identity politics again hes toast, before he ever gets started.
Ive been sick for days, not happy to check in to this news, but it was expected.