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Not by himself, using the millions of progressive-leaning Americans who want him and his platform. He doesn’t need to straight up cut them off, but Bernie could and should have used his influence with the American electorate to take a more hardline approach with the Democrats. This is exactly what much weaker rightwing Dems or independents do, and it works. Meanwhile what Bernie does clearly isn’t working. I mean in terms of his platform, what has Bernie actually done? His platform is immensely popular yet his deference to the liberal establishment means he can barely get any of it done. Just because he caucuses with the Democrats doesn’t mean he needs to obey their every whim. You can’t effect change—especially leftwing change—by being nice.
Not by himself, using the millions of progressive-leaning Americans who want him and his platform. He doesn’t need to straight up cut them off, but Bernie could and should have used his influence with the American electorate to take a more hardline approach with the Democrats. This is exactly what much weaker rightwing Dems or independents do, and it works. Meanwhile what Bernie does clearly isn’t working. I mean in terms of his platform, what has Bernie actually done? His platform is immensely popular yet his deference to the liberal establishment means he can barely get any of it done. Just because he caucuses with the Democrats doesn’t mean he needs to obey their every whim. You can’t effect change—especially leftwing change—by being nice.