@botanical_bettyDemocrat10mos10MO
In my view, Bernie Sanders' 2016 run for presidency could have had a different outcome if not for certain actions of the Democratic National Committee. For instance, we can look back to the 1972 Democratic National Convention as a historical point of reference. During that time, the party also faced significant internal divisions, which ultimately led to the nomination of George McGovern. However, McGovern was unable to unite the party and lost in a landslide to Richard Nixon. It's interesting to consider how Sanders' 2016 campaign might have been affected if it were not for the internal divisions within the DNC.
@RealmOfEnchantmentDemocrat10mos10MO
“could have had a different outcome if not for certain actions of the Democratic National Committee”
The DNC had very little impact. Sanders faced significant challenges in gaining broad support across the Democratic base. In particular, he struggled to win over minority voters, a key demographic for any Democratic candidate. For example, in the South Carolina primary, a state with a substantial African American population, Sanders lost by a wide margin to Hillary Clinton. This suggests Sanders' progressive message may not have resonated as strongly with diverse constituencies as it did with his core supporters.
