Hillary Clinton apparently is concerned that the failures of her 2008 primary will repeat in 2016. The damage control and push to lower expectations has already begun as concerns mount that she will lose to Bernie Sanders, a self-described Socialist.
Democratic strategist Maria Cardona said on ABC’s This Week that nobody should be surprised if Hillary Clinton loses Iowa and New Hampshire to Bernie Sanders. Cardona who said she is a Hillary supporter believes that the former First Lady will still win the Democratic nomination but is clearly tempering expectations. Sanders has been drawing large crowds. This must be seen as a threat by the Clinton campaign and a massive roadblock to the Presidency, for which she seems so entitled.
“We shouldn’t be surprised that there is so much enthusiasm for him, and in fact, we shouldn’t be surprised if he does very well in New Hampshire or in Iowa and perhaps even wins. I think this is good for the Democratic Party.… As a Hillary supporter, I think she will be the nominee, but she will be that much better of a nominee and that much better of a general election candidate because of Bernie.”
Republican strategist Sara Fagen didn’t allow Cardona to spin Sanders making Hillary strong in a general election, should she manage to defeat the 73 year old Vermont Senator. Fagen reminded viewers that the Democratic base has moved significantly farther to the left than Republicans have moved to the right. Sanders’ extreme views represent and motivate the voters Hillary needs to win the nomination. To court them, she will also need to move to the left. Fagen believes this would make Hillary unelectable in a general election.
If Sanders uses Hillary’s multiple scandals against her, the mainstream media would be forced to cover her many political blemishes. This could have some serious implications with Independent voters if she grasps the nomination after a challenging primary.
Do you believe Bernie Sanders will roadblock Hillary’s road to the White House? Please comment below.
Will Bernie Sanders be a roadblock to Hillary Clinton’s nomination ? One could only say if they had a crystal ball for the future. What I can say is his support is growing, as indicated by the growing crowds driving to hear him speak, even if it is not yet showing in polls. Despite the article’s characterization that he represents ” extreme views” of the left, if you take the time to listen, you will find he is infinitely practical, and offers clear reasons for his policies and clear action on how to achieve those goals . It is not just ideals, but hard, concrete facts that you don’t hear from other candidates, that will benefit the majority of this country that has been long ignored and sent backwards by the establishment agendas of both parties and the corporations. He is completely authentic and honest and it is for these reasons the people love him and his support grows. He is probably our last hope to turn the tide in this country away from being a corporate oligarchy.
In contrast Hillary Clinton has large name recognition. Many people want to see a woman become President and she has many qualifications. For what it is worth, Bernie Sanders is not running to bring Hillary Clinton further left or working with her campaign in anyway. He is running to win. He is running because he has long seen the the middle class evaporate and he knows without the middle class we will no longer exist as the country we have been.
Sanders is just blowing smoke to make the witch of Washington look good to the brain dead voters of the left. He will fold like a wet sheet shortly.