Glenn Greenwald: Bernie Sanders Would Have Been a Stronger Candidate Against Donald Trump

[@arcticnerd5994]

Of course he would have. We have been saying this for over a year now.

[@AndreTheGiant85]

Arcticnerd Yep. Only the DNC was to stupid and corrupt to see that. They fielded the worst presidential candidate of all time who is now a 2 time looser.

[@arcticnerd5994]

Andre Weathers Hillary would have never won the nomination without the support of the Democratic base. There are people who claim, perhaps rightly so, that the primary was rigged. However even so Hillary wouldn't have won if she didn't have significant support among Democratic primary voters. Democratic voters picked her, now we have to live with Trump.

[@steveshelton112]

YES ARCTIONERD, BUT IF THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE WOULD HAVE SEEN BERNIE MORE AND HEARD BERNIE MORE AND NOT BEEN TOLD TO BE GOOD LITTLE GIRLS AND BOY AND VOTE FOR HILLARY, THEN BERNIE WOULD HAVE WON IN BIG NUMBERS, IF EVERYTHING WAS EQUAL DURING THE PRIMARY.. THAT IS THE POINT OF ALL THIS.. IF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEARNS FROM THIS, THEY WILL START WINNING AGAIN, IF THEY DO NOT LEAR, THEY WILL KEEP LOSING..

[@freedomsworthafight6451]

Arcticnerd right

[@mhikl4484]

+Arcticnerd Doesn't matter. Democrats have the path laid out that it is willing to follow. It is/was Hillary's path . . . . . Democrats have no regrets. Bernie's path? Like he's from some other planet.

[@StillOnTrack]

Hell yes Glenn Greenwald. Absolutely correct.

[@jellehimmelreich8948]

+1

[@princessninjapants]

Johnzilla87 Yep.. always is it seems

[@david2869]

Nope. Glen Greenwald is a hack and a left-wing ideologue. But I cannot deny that on this issue he is correct!

[@dawnoceanside7300]

david2869 re-read your one sentence after 'nope'......

[@generalfishcake]

What an amazing, clear analysis. Glenn Greenwald is a true journalist who shows everyone how it's done. The fact that he's regarded as non-mainstream speaks more of the mainstream than of him.

[@muhammedibrahim9452]

We Support Bernie Sanders #Bernie2020.

[@iMergeAndSee]

No sh** sherlock. That what cheating gets you.

[@momandbro8]

If it was open primaries for all states, the other side could vote for the weaker opponent so that their candidate could win.

[@colinjackson9720]

momandbro8 true. They primaries should allow independent voters though.

[@TheSOB88]

they created in california? what does that even mean dude

[@Qingeaton]

They "allowed" them to vote with Provisional ballots that don't get counted. That's how Hillary and the DNC cheated Bernie.

[@sjwarhammer4039]

That's ONE of the ways they cheated Bernie.

[@thedelta88]

Well yes, Sanders would have been a better candidate, but I can't really think of any major democrat that would have lost to Trump. Hillary is uniquely corrupted and tainted.

[@thechillywinds5810]

thedelta88 But it would've been really fun watching Trump get fucking landslided.

[@jjt1881]

Every thing is true, particularly about my candidate Bernie Sanders. All of it, except the last part. I is sad that you who appear to be a good and fair person had fallen for all the lies, innuendos, and selective exaggerations that were level unjustly for her. For lets face it, in the end, most of it was because she was a woman with power running for president. They won't never do that to another candidate who was a man. The social media, Trump's rhetoric lies and hacking from foreign governments played the key in creating so many distortions and bias against her in order to discredit the most prepared person ever to run for the presidency. Now we will regret it. I don't know if you are a Trump supporter (you probably are) but I respect you anyway and take the opportunity to treat you fairly. I don't know how they got you but, respectfully lady, the reality of it is that all those accusations are not true.

[@bullvalene]

This is not lies and innuendo, she is corrupt, it has nothing to do with her gender. They would have never been able to do that to warren because she is not corrupt. From day one Hillary acted as if she was owed the presidency, as if this was her time and it was ordained. Everyone could feel it, and even with the DNC and the entire media establishment helping her, she still failed. She is fake, and she is power hungry, and everyone could see that, she was the most politician like of all the candidates running in a year when there was a widespread backlash against politicians. The country is absolutely ready to elect a woman, just not her. Keep blaming it on sexism, and we learn nothing and will continue to lose.

[@frankhernandez____________3827]

You guys cheated Bernie so now you feel the burn. Bernie made me cry Hilary made me question credibility.

[@basilpeterson9592]

You don't need a weatherman to see which way the wind blows

[@TiMalice2009]

PREACH Glenn! PREACH!!!

[@pytdarlene]

We need to take away the licensing of these television stations. That are abusing their power. Yank them off. Make them accountable to the people not the millionaire owners.

[@pytdarlene]

Thanks Democracy Now for your even-handed coverage!

[@MrFeyerwire]

Wow, this guy really really understands how this all went down !!!

[@sewingfun8720]

We need more journalist like Greenwald...articulate , intelligent and journalistically intact Let's encourage this kind of journalism.

[@annb1078]

Greenwald is making a great deal of good sense in this video. Glad to see Democracy Now giving this air time.

[@Florilol1]

He's not wrong about anything he's saying.. But this dude should not be a spokesperson for this cause! "Uninspiring" is the first word that comes to mind.

[@mathewbrown9371]

Anybody else remember Greenwald saying this when it really mattered?

[@MrNausegator]

Glenn Greenwald is articulate, knowledgeable, brilliant---- and courageous to speak out about the various forms of corruption that exist in politics in the US.

[@abhishekmahendru1583]

Glenn is a hero. He is whom people should be worshipping than actors dying or the Kardashians. I wish we could clone him. He is what government fears.

[@neiladlington950]

OMG. Glen is articulating everything I have been thinking... I thought perhaps I was being silly or naive but this is exactly what I have been TRYING to say about the media recently on other boards like Gawker and elsewhere. He of course has a much more comprehensive understanding of course but damn... Meanwhile the corporate media always likes to get snotty with him, but they are midgets. Please, Mr. Greenwald, YOU need to write THE book about this election.

[@Orientalsausage]

Just 4 years to go till Sanders 2020. Im getting excited already.

[@Adeon55]

Highly doubtful he'd run again, at his age. Elizabeth Warren is more likely.

[@Righteous628]

Glen Greenwald as usual NAILS IT.

[@hategreed1]

Three of the GREAT Americans, right there. Bernie, Amy, and Glenn. We are fortunate to have all three of them looking out for us and doing all that they can do on our behalf. GRATEFUL to all three.

[@untellableEpiphany]

This is my favorite video out since the election. Everyone in America NEEDS to watch this.

[@ioanparry]

Agreed, this is genuinely worth a watch for anyone interested in the subject of what led to this.

[@davidchou1675]

Love ya Glenn! Keep up the great work you do!!

[@outlawJosieFox]

I disagree I think they just demonstrated how right wing they are and they would have painted Bernie as a communist. Trump has said that he thinks that American wages are too high so how's that gonna work? She did win the popular vote you know.

[@worldshaper1723]

I wish Obama had thought about his legacy more and had made the decision to support Bernie Sanders!

[@johnnypastrana6727]

Hell, I wish Obama would have supported the working class who he swore to defend. He sold us all out...at the end he was still pressing for TPP. Now he gives speeches for his wealthy donor friends for millions of dollars as payoffs for being their 'trusted servant'. Wall Street loved Obama and still do...they despise Trump because he cannot be controlled.

[@88omair]

Glenn dropped some serious knowledge in this video. This is how you conduct an interview

[@chasemail6677]

This interview is so good. Well done!

[@mystijkissler8183]

Glenn Greenwald & Amy Goodman provide us with the most honest & intelligent journalism I've ever experienced. I just want to thank them for their passionate devotion and exhaustive dedication; providing the people with solid news for justice.

[@skivermont4128]

DNC's Pied Piper Strategy backfired!

[@michaelbabcock1712]

somehow we expected Hillary to run on Bernie's platform, and try to win?

[@steveshelton112]

HILLARY DID NOTING TO TRY AND GET BERNIE VOTERS ON HER SIDE.. PEOPLE EITHER STAYED HOME OR VOTED FOR SOMEONE ELSE THEN.. I VOTED FOR SOMEONE ELSE..

[@hundejahre]

In what way did she try to run on Bernie's platform? She spit on his platform and picked a clone of herself for VP. How many hispanics did she offend by picking a white guy who speaks Spanish instead of an actual hispanic?

[@manthasagittarius1]

She ran on a hybrid ultimately. You can say she was influenced positively by his policies and adopted and modified a good many of them, if you are feeling charitable, or you can say she cherry-picked what looked like it would play better. But hybrids need to be field tested, and that happened only on the fly.

[@onephatdude]

She is such a corrupt crooked old woman. Hopefully, we never hear from her or her disgusting husband again. They have totally ruined & trashed the Democratic Party resulting in wipeout losses not only in the Presidential election but in states all over the fucking country! *SMH* Send the Clintons' asses both to jail where they belong!

[@manthasagittarius1]

Khashon Haselrig I would not be surprised if that were true. But I think you will find that observation is going to be very true for Trump's pandering episodes too. Where he's really going to "change" is where we will be able to take a measure of how well the people who know what they're doing can actually control him. Bears close watching.

[@GL-ys8je]

This dude is spot on bernie was saying the same things as trump about trade and corporate greed had bernie been the democrat candidate he would of beat trump why do all the honest politicians get screwed by the media I was never going to vote trump or hillary I wanted bernie and tulsi gabbard.

[@dulyla]

We need that voting rights act reinstated!

[@JasonGafar]

Always a pure joy to here Glenn Greenwald speak. This man is just bursting with knowledge and truth. Love him.

[@LadiesOfThePleiades]

Right on point, as usual, Mr. Greenwald.

[@xxxxmimi]

wow... that guy spoke truth on almost every points. hillary and DNC really should listen to him.

[@macphallic]

always clear and wide ranging analysis from glen.

[@shaw3aazlam852]

Glenn Greenwald is my "sanity medicine."

[@dudelydoright1954]

You reap what you sow...

[@blmetal65]

He nailed it!

[@mechanicjobs]

this is bang on.

[@c.j.speakman9421]

Right On Amy and Company for your great coverage this past election season, ever. Most Excellent ! Glenn Greenwald, nails it again, a great thinker. The Common Man

[@ianwilliams8873]

From the beginning, I've said the DNC and even the media would rather have Donald Trump as president than Bernie. So chances are they don't really regret Hillary being the candidate over Bernie. Chances are they don't regret not giving Bernie more airtime.

[@steveshelton112]

YOU MAY BE RIGHT.. IF THEY DON'T LEARN FROM THIS THEN IT WILL KEEP HAPPENING TO THEM EVERY TIME..

[@warriorwaitress7690]

Ian Williams Totally agree. Look at who Clinton picked to head her transition team: Ken Salazar, a corporate stooge, lobbyist, and probably fracking's biggest cheerleader. This is who she picked to fill the thousands of jobs within the executive branch. Personnel *IS* policy. Now look at who Trump has picked. I don't see much difference here: theintercept.com/2016/11/08/trump-transition-lobbyists/

[@rickslade340]

+ShadyDawgWWCF The American people would never elect a socialist Jew. Grow a brain you fucking moron you have no idea what you're talking about.

[@ShadyDawgWWCF]

Rick Slade Nice, so people wouldnt elect a jew huh? Nice to know how you feel. You know what Bernie wouldnt have had? Wikileaks scandals.

[@SetoSokotsu]

the Greenwald autopsy report, hahahahhahaha, XD! "[those who continually elect corrupt politicians...are not victims....but accomplices]" - George Orwell....

[@adrianmyers4503]

Absolutely brilliant analysis. Thank you.

[@kenkunz1428]

The Working Class is fed up with the Clinton/Obama type Democrat. They got two years to change the way they represent people.

[@niccolea2086]

I just love and appreciate Sanders. He doesn't endorse Trump (staying true to what he believes about this man) yet politely says "if you're serious...." like billionaires NOT paying Federal taxes....I'll work with you. Knowing Trumps full of shit! Then goes on to point blank let The Trump know but if you start that racist bullshit, I'll come at you. (Lol) Well done!!! Honest, direct and sincere!

[@joshuanegrete3633]

trump has a channel right? let's have a Bernie Sanders channel

[@TheRickyp83]

Can someone please explain to me why Glen Greenwald isn't running for an office? Whatever he'd run for, I'd vote for him in a heartbeat!

[@alfiemendo]

Hillary's demise reminds me of the scene from "The Wolf of Wall Street" when it all falls to shit...

[@timaustin2000]

Absolutely spot on. Nail on the Head.

[@cspdx11]

Greenwald has a way to break it down, insightful

[@learntospellpeople]

love, love, love Glenn Greenwald.

[@GermanLeftist]

All I have to say: No shit, Sherlock. #BringBackBernie #StillBernie #FeeltheBern

[@MrNisse-ef9by]

This video needs to be sent to *_EVERY_* Democrat that voted for Hillary, and still doesn't understand why she lost. @10:53...this part is pure gold.

[@hdog79273]

Glenn sums it up perfectly.

[@mrdancerism]

And the millions of Bernie supporters who said "HELL NO" to crooked Hillary!

[@caddison9380]

Gave us Trump!

[@marykaybenson8937]

Thank you Glenn Greenwald, for this and rescuing Snowden and for always writing the truth!

[@mirandansa]

Stronger WITHOUT HER.

[@somebody3143]

Glenn is awesome and deserves more respect by the MSM. The Snowden revelation would have been enough for most people to call it a career and rest in their laurels. Not this guy. Keep up the great work Glenn, we are all proud of you!

[@pwade4061]

very well spoken by Glenn Greenwald

[@bethanyhunt2704]

He's got a way with words, hasn't he?

[@tesfaywoldemariam8010]

Of course. more than 50% America told you. Democrats ignored that. And, here we go you got it.

[@johnedwards1968]

Tesfay Woldemariam Yep, Trump and the conservative movement now control the government of the United States. Let's see how they do when they've got no one else to blame.

[@bonitaroache73]

I really have to ask, Is anyone honestly shocked by how everything transpired?! You had one Candidate who belongs to the Billionaires Club and one Candidate who's an 'Indentured Servant' of the Billionaires Club. Who's interests did anyone think that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton would serve and care about?! I'm very happy I wasn't in charge, had nothing to do with this. I'm never going to bear responsibility for the body counts, and the trails of blood that'll be spilled because of the Train Wreck the Establishment wanted and some Americans went along with. It's no wonder that Osama bin Laden and Company would be ecstaticly dancing in the streets and revered as Martyrs in the Middle East, he was successful at burning the American Empire to the ground, bankruptcy of the American economy, and discrediting the United States on every front. I can hardly contain my jubilation for Donald Trump to actually finish the job. Washington DC is drowning in a sea of their own Bull****😂. No one is even talking about that our so called Allies and Enemies are watching and they're saying to themselves 'If the American People are protesting and rioting against their own President, Why on earth should we have anything to do with Donald Trump or America period?!' This is the Gift that keeps on giving😃!

[@simplehealthyliving4681]

Insightful analysis as always. :)

[@Archaeosix]

Well duh

[@schristopherson5836]

Still feelin' the Bern. The revolution doesn't stop just because of one setback.

[@295Phoenix]

Damn straight he would've been!

[@kevb1959]

Good job DNC, NYT, CNN. I voted for Jill Stein.

[@1sosalini]

Spot on Glenn .

[@caddison9380]

Thank you Glenn Greenwald you did a magnificent job in trashing Hilary!

[@DasIllu]

Someone notice on how after the trumptastrophy everyone is talking about Sanders again? Maybe this is something to think about in the future...

[@stevencoardvenice]

I wrote in Sanders on my ballot. don't blame me

[@DasIllu]

i am not blaming... yust leaving an opinion.

[@pulsarstargrave256]

meeg-2005, Sanders asked us not to do that. Having the GOP control the House, Senate AND Presidency is a catastrophe you helped to happen! What was it? Did you REALLY believe it when Media Inc. said Hillary couldn't lose or didn't you understand what was at stake? I'm just curious.

[@mantraskye3391]

This is why I love Bernie.....

[@davidmthekidd]

Thank you.

[@stevencoardvenice]

+Peru Debate ... it's incrementalism BACKWARDS. real wages declining and jobs disappearing nonstop

[@riifraff4828]

of course he would have had my vote. this is not a difficult profound thought.

[@MaN2Mega]

Great channel!

[@jonward7216]

one of the finest!

[@LarasHadEnough]

Greg Greenwald calling President Trump names by calling him a "con artist" is poor form. Greenwald has just lost a fan.

[@LobsangThenrad-gp2lh]

Sister, please tell me the actual news of the Tibetans, and I'm sincerity in asking for it, thank you.

[@danstewart2770]

Glenn Greenwald is the most articulate, intellectually honest and courageous commentator on American politics in the media today.

[@rolandbraun1197]

Excellent analysis from Mr. Greenwald !! The European refugee crisis also played an important role in the Trump narrative on Middle East migration and border controls .

[@cerii5943]

This proves only that democracy is not always capable of choosing right, if large part of the population are electing on the bases of emotion, and not fact. Things can get very ugly.

[@davidl3207]

The above video doesn't support any such claim... quite the contrary. The above is making a case (or Greenwald is) that the PEOPLE know the facts, the Democratic Party, not so much...

[@EastyUK]

Its not democratic its a republic. Representatives made the vote.

[@cavejug3086]

The thing is, Bernie was "to much" for the average voter. Most vote on a single issue. To "get" Bernie one needed to know a lot more, then, it seems to be the case. In other words, Bernie requested from the voting public, "we need to take a different path". Young and educated got it, but the "old and entrenched in their ways", did not, could not.

[@msc8472]

I'd vote for goodman for president.

[@crystallynnsander5]

Greenwald: More like Green-tie ;)

[@Crazmuss]

Even A Cat Would Have Been a Stronger Candidate Against Donald Trump.

[@suziegreer7975]

MY SKULL I CAN FEEL IT FILLING UP WITH BLOOD.

[@devonedwards4395]

I don't believe it,he has been in politics longer than HRC and that would've been his downfall

[@boblake2340]

"Pride goeth before a Fall" I've been chuckling to myself for 3 days. I, and many others saw this coming. Everybody around me is in shock. The hubris of the DNC and Clinton is simply breathtaking. The proverbial train wreck, even though all the signal lights were lit and the warning sirens were blaring.

[@philliplamoureux9489]

And he is an enduring business failure, unlike his reality show persona. :(

[@jessicablesses6091]

☘🌿🌱🍀🐦love the tie🐛

[@Tychoxi]

No shit, Shirley.

[@timorousspecter738]

...seriously? now you decide to state the obvious? move forward and unite to pass progressive policies in this...Trump presidency.

[@Mistabanned]

Bernie...we need you.

[@jellehimmelreich8948]

Wow, awesome insights

[@talktal]

so everything trump is, is what his supporters voted against

[@allancrow134]

How different would it be TODAY if Bernie had been in the race??? He would have mopped the floor with Trump's orange head.

[@l.a.kirkland9181]

Finally, the corrupt establishment got knocked out in the first round!

[@Bytefiend]

Thanks Captain Obvious. Where were you when the DNC decided to railroad him in favor of the candidate most hated by the public.

[@realestatevalues232]

And the media showed open hostility and mockery of Trump at any turn.....I LOVE your spin....NOT

[@inspirationaljohnson632]

Bernie Sanders had a better chance trying to convince Donald Trump in adopting some of his policies. I think he could have worked with Donald Trump and would have gotten better results concerning his policies.

[@ciacciom]

but instead he sold out like a coward and took the money and ran. people follow courage.

[@gr1mrea9er82]

28.000 saw him in California rally. Not a beep of it on MSM