If independents (mainly) and unaffiliated voters (to a lesser degree) were able to participate in all of the Democratic primaries, I believe Sanders would be leading at this point. If not now, then certainly by the end. His losses in the South would have been blunted (60-40 or better as opposed to 66-33) and his Midwest challenges would have been overcome (Illinois, Ohio probably would have gone True Blue instead of just Michigan, where indys can vote).
What a shame, the US has blown its last chance for real change. I would like to say that the social democratic movement has just begun, but I am afraid this primary loss for Sanders will disenfranchise so many who would otherwise have become active in politics. Probably turn 90% them off the political process for life.
I would never capitulate to the corporate media by supporting Clinton. It is very much Bernie or Bust for me, and for every single person I've met who has supported his campaign. Unfortunately the largest issues I have are with NAFTA (trade) and NATO (military expedition with Russia). Trump is to the left of Clinton on both issues, so while virtually everything would continue to get worse under Trump, I do not suspect anything would get better under Clinton. I would not vote though, or vote Green. That is in contrast to at least a few friends who would actually vote GOP instead.
If independents (mainly) and unaffiliated voters (to a lesser degree) were able to participate in all of the Democratic primaries, I believe Sanders would be leading at this point. If not now, then certainly by the end. His losses in the South would have been blunted (60-40 or better as opposed to 66-33) and his Midwest challenges would have been overcome (Illinois, Ohio probably would have gone True Blue instead of just Michigan, where indys can vote).
What a shame, the US has blown its last chance for real change. I would like to say that the social democratic movement has just begun, but I am afraid this primary loss for Sanders will disenfranchise so many who would otherwise have become active in politics. Probably turn 90% them off the political process for life.
I would never capitulate to the corporate media by supporting Clinton. It is very much Bernie or Bust for me, and for every single person I've met who has supported his campaign. Unfortunately the largest issues I have are with NAFTA (trade) and NATO (military expedition with Russia). Trump is to the left of Clinton on both issues, so while virtually everything would continue to get worse under Trump, I do not suspect anything would get better under Clinton. I would not vote though, or vote Green. That is in contrast to at least a few friends who would actually vote GOP instead.