Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Sanders campaign was SHOCKED when field narrowed, because they really thought 30% would win it [View all]mercuryblues
(15,021 posts)but this sure did. Bernie's strategy was to go to the convention with 30% and get the nomination that way. No wonder they hate the delegate system, even after the super delegate system was changed to his liking after the last election. At the convention they were basically relying on his surrogates and delegates to pressure other delegates to change over to them.
As the article states Sanders' campaign was shocked when other candidates, who weren't getting many delegates dropped out. Did he really think they would support him after his divisive speeches for the last 5 years attacking Democrats? the very people who he needed to win? Absolutely astounding.
When he did nothing to stop the Warren attacks, he is surprised that Warren did not throw her support behind him. OMG.
He has made no attempt to build a coalition, something needed in Washington if you want to succeed. As a matter of fact he is hostile to the idea.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden