The GOP is where Bernie Sanders’ political revolution is really happening.

[wyldwolf]

The plotline in the Saturday edition of the 2016 presidential contest was the establishment. In Nevada, Democrats listened to their leaders and lined up behind Hillary Clinton. Bernie Sanders’ message of “political revolution” was well-received, but didn’t dominate.

Then consider that Clinton now has the backing of U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, the most established of the Democratic establishment in South Carolina. Which bodes well for her next Saturday.

Now contemplate the Republicans who voted Saturday. Donald Trump, the candidate who put the 9/11 attacks on the shoulders of President George W. Bush, the candidate who picked a fight with the leader of the Catholic Church, the candidate who was the focus of South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s ire – this was the candidate who won the South Carolina primary on Saturday night.

‘Twas Donald Trump who ended the Jeb Bush candidacy tonight, as well as the Bush political lineage.

Marco Rubio, Haley’s candidate, is in a life-and-death struggle for second or third place. John Kasich is a distant finisher.

According to exit/entrance polls, Trump ranked first among evangelicals. He won the military vote. He was the choice of “moderate” and “somewhat conservative” Republicans.

Saturday’s bottom line: In Nevada, Democrats are willing to be led. In South Carolina, a member of the Republican establishment couldn’t be elected dogcatcher tonight.

The GOP is where Bernie Sanders’ political revolution is really happening.

http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/02/20/saturdays-lesson-from-nevada-south-carolina-its-the-establishment-stupid/

[MohRokTah]

1. The Bush family may decide to take revenge.

Remember, Poppy and Bill are close friends. It is entirely possible the Bushes endorse Clinton over Trump as revenge which will also give sane Republicans an out when it comes to Trump.

[wyldwolf]

2. ha! That would be interesting

It wouldn't be a public endorsement, though.