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chuckleslord@lemmy.world 8 months agoYeah, the early primaries really do benefit establishment democrats, and it seemingly painted a damning picture for Bernie. I think if we had synchronized primaries, this benefit would be much smaller and Bernie would’ve had a significant shot.
Copernican@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Bernie was such a good surprise candidate, but that only happened because Warren didnt run. I wish she did. I think that was her time and would have avoided some of the criticisms (whether fair or unfairly thrown) at Bernie.
EatATaco@lemm.ee 8 months ago
One of the earliest was NH, which he did very well in, and which gave rise to “sanders has a chance!”
He probably did way better because he was hyped as having a legitimate shot after that, he even though it clearly wasn’t the case.
retrospectology@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Warren backstabbed Sanders in 2016 and 2020 even after she lost, she fell in line with the establushment instead of fighting for what she claims to believe. She’s arguably worse than out and out conservative dems, she’s there to sabotage the left and siphon away votes.
Copernican@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Yeah, that was disappointing. But I do think it was a tough situation. Sanders wasn’t a Dem, he was an independent. I think Warren as an established D could have had more pull and commanded more from the establishment side. Unfortunately she picked party over platform.