With Bernie Sanders as the nominee

[SHRED]

Wouldn't that create a larger voter turnout and thus better our chances for a change in Congress?

[kennetha]

1. one problem is

gerrymandered districts. Not sure turn can help turn repugnant districts from red to blue.

But there's no real evidence that Sanders pumps up turnout. Both Iowa and New Hampshire had far lower turnouts than in 2008.

So what's the real evidence that Sanders can drive turnout to historic proportions?

[RobertEarl]

7. Unlike some

I feel that with the message Bernie is speaking we, the People can overcome. The negativity from others is kinda dumb, isn't it?

[onehandle]

2. 41,000 fewer people voted in the NH Democratic primary than in 2008.

Since the VAST MAJORITY of those voters were for Bernie...no.

[Electric Monk]

5. I guess that shows how weak the Clinton campaign is at actually GOTV, then, doesn't it. nt

[TCJ70]

6. How much lower would it be without Bernie? n/t

[Justice]

3. NH is an open primary; not a great example.

Independents can vote in either R or D primary.

I know for a fact that many more moderate/progressive Independents voted in the R primary just so they could influence that outcome, knowing that Bernie Sanders was so heavily favored to win D primary.

[bigwillq]

4. Possibly (nt)

[seaotter]

8. there is little doubt.

[yurbud]

9. if you didn't have DLC/centrists/New Dems down ticket

[brooklynite]

10. I will say that almost all of the House and Senate candidates I've spoken to...

...expect and prefer Clinton to head the ticket.

[SheenaR]

12. The entire country expected Clinton to get the nomination

Then the campaign began. So it isn't surprising to hear they expected it. And they haven't had an issue working with Bernie in the past and won't when they have to work with him for the next 8 years.

Plenty of those same people have worked just fine with Obama

[brooklynite]

15. I'm also saying they (continue to) prefer Clinton at the head of the ticket.

[SheenaR]

16. I'm not disputing that

I'm saying they will fall in line like they had to in 2008 just fine.

[brooklynite]

17. No serious candidate would refuse to "fall in line" behind the Presidential nominee...

...but since a big part of their job is to get elected, I respect their analysis of which candidate is the better choice to lead the ticket.

[SheenaR]

18. I refuse to believe

that all of those who have endorsed Hillary did so because they thought she was the better candidate.

Politically, it was the smart play for most to come out in support for her since it was presumed she would have no trouble winning.

I do not doubt that the people you know personally are behind Hillary because of her views and because they think she is best suited. I am referring to ALL.

[SheenaR]

11. If he does get the nom

that would almost certainly mean turnout WAS huge across the nation. Thus with that support and Sec. Clinton's supporters (since they have given many lectures on party unity) we would have a far greater chance to take back Congress. Note I said far better chance, not that it WOULD happen. I cannot without knowing who the R nominee will be.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

13. I hope we find out.

[Vincardog]

14. Yes and a far greater chance of electing a lot more down ticket progressives

[SHRED]

19. That's what I'm thinking also