2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: If the Democratic Party continues to go [View all]nc4bo
(17,651 posts)then saw what that first cabinet would consist of and the air was sucked out the room.
Bernie, is the real deal. His message is the real change so many people yearn for.
But, Bernie's message doesn't play well to the moneychangers and those who do their bidding and that MUST include the members of the Democratic Party hierarchy.
Half assed, watered down versions of Bernie's message is not acceptable. We've been there, done that for 8 years now. It's time to continue the progress even if it means dragging the party, kicking and screaming BACK to the left or consider parting ways.
And you're right, this is where we win. This is why we lost our mid-terms - it wasn't just lack of enthusiasm. I think much of it was due to lack of effort by the DNC to GOTV and we should all question the reasons why.