2016 Postmortem

Garrett78

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13. I, too, am sure Sanders knew he was never going to become the nominee.

Wed Apr 27, 2016, 01:01 PM

Apr 2016

But Biden didn't run and none of the other Clinton-alternatives got traction (not surprising really), so Sanders did better than expected.

His is a message campaign, and he can continue to run, but *how* he campaigns must become more nuanced, if you will. It can be a bit awkward to campaign against someone who everyone knows will be the nominee, so focusing on Republican insanity and helping Democrats in down-ticket races (in those states where Sanders is most popular) is the way to go.

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There's really no need for Bernie Sanders to suspend his campaign [View all] MineralMan Apr 2016 OP

I do think he'll reduce his number of appearances in part because Maru Kitteh Apr 2016 #1

I think you're right. I suspect that nobody is more suprised MineralMan Apr 2016 #2

Bill Press said last night that Sen. Sanders would transition to active support of support Hillary Maru Kitteh Apr 2016 #7

Yes, I'm sure he will, too. MineralMan Apr 2016 #8

I, too, am sure Sanders knew he was never going to become the nominee. Garrett78 Apr 2016 #13

I agree ismnotwasm Apr 2016 #3

Well, we'll see what he does. MineralMan Apr 2016 #4

This is the first primary where I cared strongly about the outcome ismnotwasm Apr 2016 #9

Yes. I think that's true for many people. MineralMan Apr 2016 #10

No reason either whatthehey Apr 2016 #5

Very well stated. MineralMan Apr 2016 #6

That's what I predict will happen. Turin_C3PO Apr 2016 #11

She has already shifted in some areas. MineralMan Apr 2016 #12