If Bernie Won Democratic Primary, Would We Now Be Looking at a Sanders Presidency?

[@ShadowLancer128]

Short answer: Y E S. If the American people werent worried about corporate oligarchy, the democrats would never have had to deal with the mass distrust there was in Hillary. If that distrust was never there, the entire campaign would have been a victory lap for Bernie Sanders.

[@stevenh8770]

so true, I hope future generation will look at this election and see how well they were manipulated. and now seeing the media inciting violence is....deplorable

[@jaylenisababy6992]

Bernie saw this coming. Many times he said that Hillary will lose to Trump but DNC just wont listen. Big mistake.

[@justacinnamonbun8658]

Jeff the Sober Monkey I wrote in Bernie Sanders (NJ). Now I spend the next 4 years trying to avoid paying federal income tax and using the emergency room for primary care because a spoiled, rich old pervert heads the executive branch of the federal government. Hey, if he doesn't have to pay income tax, neither do I. What's good for the goose....

[@justgettingtothetruth8290]

millions of Trump supporters would have welcomed the nimrod socialists bernie in the arena with our champion, Trump even said bernie would be easy to beat. My god he is a socialist, and would bankrupt this country with his lamebrain give aways. Thank God Trump won. We all feel safer NOW.

[@imtiyazurrasool8312]

justgettingtothetruth Obama was called a communist by Republicans for the last 8 years, he still got elected twice. Trump only won because Clinton is even more unpopular. Trump beat Clinton in key rust belt states because the white workers remember Nafta, it took away their livelihood. They would have lined up to vote Sanders

[@pancakesandtea]

I think Bernie Sanders has really good foresight, he has been right about countless other things. it would have been a good quality for a president to have.

[@kazuhirala]

Its funny how NOW everyone is rethinking maybe Bernie should had been the nominee.

[@saintcruzin]

Sanders is the true populist not just one playing it on T.V....Bernie would be President today...

[@dootdoot1867]

Martin O'Malley stood more of a chance against Trump then The most corrupt Democrat in modern history.

[@0Clewi0]

of course, because he would have gotten all blind blue votes but many people just couldn't vote for hillary

[@r.dbergman4034]

I wish you people would stop kidding yourselves. This was the year of the outsider. Col. Sanders never had a chance of winning. He has had one job his entire life. Politician. He is an insider, and his policies borderline on communism.

[@0Clewi0]

R.D Bergman sure, that's why all the coments from people that live in social democracies says he is a centrist. And as I'm writing this at the same time of watching ERB I will say it's not just an outsider, they wanted a president "of the people, by the people, for the people, EAGLE!!!"

[@r.dbergman4034]

0Clewi0 Another reason for Trumps astounding victory. Thanks for mentioning that!! Bernie would have made a great president- on the Muppet Show..Haha

[@jonathanthompson4077]

Considering Bernie tapped into the same working people who lost their jobs that now decided to vote for Trump, I'm going to have to say yeah.

[@asusmctablet9180]

If Bernie had simply won white working class votes at the same rate as Obama, he'd have won.

[@Lucuskane]

#feelthebern #berniesanders

[@lindam.9496]

Lucus Kane I just went to trustvote.org where the real lawsuits are being filed. It took me to change.org where there is a petition to Bernie Sanders....needs 35,000. Only need 2000 more!!!** Think about this.....Gore did not fight when he got the popular vote. So we got Bush W. Also check out the very complicated way elections can be easily changed by adding decimal points to the numbers. Seems ironic changing votes to numbers with decimal points.....like money. and Now look ....Hillary does not fight this outcome that seems the polls got wrong AGAIN!!!. Now, Who do we get Trump.

[@joshcooper7]

are you really stupid? Gore did fight.

[@yoshee87]

Lucus Kane But he needs to Run as a Independent this time.

[@Psychwriter1515]

Blame where it is deserved: The Democratic Party!

[@ducksauss]

Well as a Bernie supporter, I hate to tell the DNC and the Clinton supporters "I told you so."

[@trusso6117]

Don't hate but relish in telling them; after all cheaters never win.

[@joanlopez7530]

T Russo

[@Photologistic]

First. Yes, almost undeniably.

[@christopherlowers9019]

Brian P. Almost, but not realistic.

[@peteradaniel]

The midwest Trump voters were almost all ex union members. Unions know what socialism is, unlike Southern Republicans. Bernie was also anti-globalisation.

[@Rick-or2kq]

"Unions know what socialism is" Democratization of labor.

[@EmeraldMinnie]

In this election cycle, America stood in front of the whole class and promptly pissed its pants.

[@Scout-164]

Bernie is pretty much laughing today that he was correct about Hillary failing the election.

[@PlayerSkillFTW]

Undoubtedly. During the "Democratic" Primaries, Bernie Sanders had 70% of Independents, 40% of Democrats, and 5% of Republicans. Mind you, Independents are 43% of voters, Democrats are 28% (likely less after the Primary fallout), and Republicans are 26%. That's a *massive* amount of people. Both parties NEED Independents in order to win. Most Independents were blocked from voting in the Democrat Primary due to closed primaries, and even in so-called "open" primaries, their votes were being thrown in the garbage via provisional ballots. That kind of voter suppression wouldn't of worked during the General Election, which is a true "Open" election. Trump's greatest strength, was the Independents, which Bernie would've taken from him. It's why all the polls during the Primaries had Bernie Sanders curb stomping Trump, while they already showed that Hillary would struggle with Trump. When DWS and the DNC colluded with Hillary to coronate her as Empress as early as 2014, they destroyed any chance they had of winning the election in 2016. Donald Trump, brought to you by DWS, Hillary and the DNC.

[@knowu_feelthebern_now5432]

www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2016/mar/08/bernie-s/bernie-sanders-says-he-consistently-beats-donald-t/

[@And3rson1294]

Sigh. Now the real work begins. Best of luck to the all marginalized groups in the states. Hopefully this win is a catalyst for more rebellion and protest.

[@Zhaturianvisionz]

Anderson white people like you are the bigots. why do you feel sorry for marginalized groups?

[@josephclore6814]

Dale Winston, how do you know he meant minority voters?

[@Zhaturianvisionz]

Joseph Clore umm im talking to the poster stfu

[@And3rson1294]

LMAO. I'm a Canadian visible minority but thanks for your concern. Don't let my name fool you, parents gave it to me out of there ridiculous aspirations to seek whiteness.

[@Raachen]

Anderson I'm sure about that!!! Good luck from Germany :)

[@ZennExile]

Bernie COME BACK!

[@cyberplague]

Bernie would've won, easily

[@andrewmcginley5227]

Well he sold out pretty quick to the one that screwed him over.

[@cyberplague]

Andrew McGinley Don't be so sure; he is still fighting against "the man". At the beginning of his campaign, he said he would support the Democratic nominee if he lost. He's a man of his word. Despite his visible anguish whenever he's around Hillary, he kept his promise, and that's what he does.

[@knowu_feelthebern_now5432]

www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2016/mar/08/bernie-s/bernie-sanders-says-he-consistently-beats-donald-t/ Bernie has how many years left to serve as senator? And we know it is HRCs style to tell him CLEARLY- do u want any chance of your final LEGACY LEGISLATION to not hit my desk and be auto vetoed? Well support me or pray you outlast me if you hope to pass anything for your little hippie gang" Sanders choice was to play ball, or forget passing something HISTORIC FOR ALL OF US . Saddest part is how shallow minded his supporters are not to see this (We who know him best.. sigh)

[@maxwellmontgomery3421]

cyberplague Sanders lost the rust belt states to Hillary in the primaries. Sorry, but the DNC made the right choice with Hillary and the "progressives" made the wrong choice throwing their votes away. That's how this election will be remembered.

[@santa1563]

Maxwell Montgomery sorry but the primaries were rigged, her winning was invalid. we didn't lose this election, the DNC did. they, and Hillary supporters, were *EXTREMELY* arrogant about the inevitability of her winning and it bit us all in the ass.

[@SomeOne1121]

*If Bernie wasn't cheated Gotta fix that title.

[@1955stefanie]

It would be President-elect Bernie Sanders.

[@88omair]

No doubt.

[@TheFUNKJAMMER]

Hell yeah we would've . I don't how the hell it got to her being the representative for the democratics. Worst mistake

[@bonntv]

A result for the simple reason, cheating is not rewarded.

[@kayomholt-montague611]

Bernie Sanders not only made me excited about politics for the first time, ever, he also inspired my millennial son and his girlfriend! My two neighbors - who both voted for Trump - told me that if Bernie had been on the ballot they would have voted for him! While Bernie and Trump had many similarities, they also had many differences. Bernie's remarks made SO much sense! He spoke TO the people in a manner that let them know he actually cared about them/their lives. Bernie did not spew racial or bigoted epitaphs. He simply had several meaningful and uplifting 'conversations' (rallies) with regular people - in a campaign that accepted NO corporate or Super Pac money. Above all, his message was positive and inspired hope in SO many people, myself included. Yes - people - if the Democrats had put Bernie on the ballot, I do think this would have been close to a landslide election - in favor of Bernie. But all the Democrats cared about was securing positions for their elitist friends on Wall Street and the media - and for themselves. They have now paid dearly for their holier-than-thou decision. And as much as I despise the idea of a Trump presidency, maybe this is precisely the shake-up the Democratic Party needed for the people to take back their Party and give the boot to all of the current, elitist, corporate 'leaders'.

[@saar144]

"Told you so. Told you so. Told you, told you, told you so!"

[@mariateresa7289]

Hillary too big to jail but to low to win.

[@pdshiff]

Linda Sarsour absolutely nailed it. The DNC and Clinton are entirely to blame for this debacle.

[@williammason3229]

Basically the Bernie or bust people are saying ..."told ya so"!

[@victorygin8989]

We should be celebrating President-Elect Sanders!!!! A teachable moment... will the DNC ever learn?

[@litesp]

They will not learn. Their first reaction of to put blame on everyone else except themselves. Clinton said James Comey's letter to Congress the week before slowed her momentum. Yep. They will never get it.

[@Bankstercide]

You're finally asking a worthwhile question. Doubly so considering the sneering on the part of the DNC "insiders".

[@winstonsmith-ministryoftru1609]

Blame the DNC, not us!

[@Cnw8701]

The only thing I'm looking forward about a Trump presidency, his him prosecuting Hillary. If he does us Bernie Bros. a favor, then I'll be happy! 😀 I do NOT want her to run AGAIN! When will she fucking learn?!

[@sophiawilson8696]

this WILL NOT HAPPEN TRUMP was talking SHIT

[@steeny1234]

Sophia, if he doesnt, The Rule of Law is lost for ever. I do not find it fair that fraud Barry will pardon her. I think Trump has to prove he is not eligible so he can follow through his promise

[@Cnw8701]

Khashon Haselrig LOL I can't listen to either of these assclowns for more than 45 seconds! My brain hurts every time!

[@JustLatino]

No doubts. Independents would have voted immensely for Bernie Sanders. He was leading a revolution, a change. And the most qualified, stabilized, and honest candidate. I have no doubt he would have won. #BlameTheDNC

[@janinejohnson5014]

Linda Sarsour, you nailed it right on the head. I appreciate that someone articulated exactly why we are in the situation we are in today. The DNC made the biggest mistake in the history of American politics.

[@dalec305]

Yes, we would.

[@wuestenfuchs1]

Sarsour said it like it is

[@JM-bg2ts]

Boom!!! That lady nailed it!

[@TheUnspokenAlias]

pls reformulate : "Bernie having won the Democratic primary, had the DNC allowed him to run, would we now be looking at a Sanders presidency ?" We all know the answer, don't we ?

[@christopherlowers9019]

TheUnspokenAlias Answer... No.

[@SupremeKingSovereign]

Christopher Lowers He was doing better against Trump then Hillary in polls, so yes he should have been able to win.

[@TheUnspokenAlias]

Better by 10 %... Anyway, the question now is : what to do with this Wall-Street/Neocon-infested Clintonite party ?!

[@InKa4484]

Stop voting for them. It should be obvious to everyone that the only way to improve this country is to get more "major parties." Because the two we have just aren't doing to well.

[@TheUnspokenAlias]

Fine, but don't start thinking that will solve every problem. Just look at Western countries with a coalition model : each party of the coalition has to make compromises too, and in the long run their voters get fed up as well. The reign of the two-party system should come to an end, but for a more fundamental reason : simply because it's antidemocratic (commission on presidential debates, etc.). Ranked voting seems the first logical step in that direction...

[@TheRedsai2004]

Dammit all! Bernie should have won!

[@qbistheone]

yes

[@walexander8378]

Remember Tulsi Gabbard for the future reference. She knew the DNC was corrupt and left a high position of Vice Chair long before any emails came out or before DWS stepped down. She deserves more remembrance and respect. She could be the real first woman President.

[@shaheenshad5012]

This didn't age well.

[@asusmctablet9180]

Haha Tulsi the Russian agent?

[@salvatornado]

the last speaker was right on.

[@moto2kx2]

Well Said... Cheers! :-)

[@Mirkuzz]

I have one word: McGovern. Like McGovern 1972.

[@MrJMB122]

I want to watch the rest of this interview!!

[@wakomaniac45]

GO Linda!!

[@angelabluebird609]

Y E S. We the People have a great deal of plain, hard work ahead.

[@karlwills3549]

Nanna Bernie,

[@Melpheos1er]

Of course he would have won !

[@Sarah-ny8lw]

If the Democratic Party doesn't learn from this we'll just see this again in 4 years

[@duane_313]

Distracted by how cute Lee Fang is omg

[@brunoshure]

duane dogsdayout same!

[@griffmustard]

Who is this woman........... I like her !!!

[@The1SimLash]

Damn! That muslimina just killed it. The DNC played dirty with Bernie and Karma just kicked then in the teeth

[@kayomholt-montague611]

I have NO doubt that we would be toasting President-Elect Bernie Sanders - had the Democratic Party nominated him instead of Hillary!

[@daasboot81]

He would have got my vote.

[@-_MR666_-]

the best president, who never was - Bernie Sanders. I feel so sad for all US citizens... let's hope for a bright future and get along with Trump.

[@in_wino_veritas]

Yes, yes, yes.

[@nikolasb2933]

You mean had been ALLOWED to win.....

[@basheerahmed9177]

you know what. this was what was needed for the dnc . atleast now people are trying to change the party

[@ZimranB]

Not for the better sadly. They are still so damn ignorant. It is a shame. They are not blaming themselves but others, including the VOTERS for not turning out.

[@allardfreichmann3733]

If's don't count. Fight for democracy and social justice.

[@yoshee87]

#Bernie2020

[@davlor86]

the Muslim woman said the truth

[@melissah8415]

We are fortunate that Bernie is going back to the Senate to represent us here in Vermont and to be a block to the House getting our of hand.

[@MuskPumpkin]

Is this full interview available yet to stream & share?

[@BWpunisherGT1]

People saying Bernie would have easily won clearly haven't seen Republicans two feet stack of opposition research on Bernie or the demographics. He'd have gotten demolished with all but millennials.

[@tahahormozan]

What if he would run as independent?

[@melissah8415]

Because he is a man of his word and he'd said he would support the nominee. We can't blame him for keeping his word.

[@Willant80]

Melissa H that went out the window the moment they cheated. He needed to fight until the end but alas he didn't. Wikileaks taught us they had "leverage" on him.

[@stupidkitty84]

*Answer to title: Damn Skippy!*

[@jamesthiele1444]

also the FBI needs to indict Hillary no matter what happens in the court room.

[@jumbobless280]

we're fucked, damn 4 years of bedlam

[@martynjames5963]

More like 4 years of economic growth. What would Hitlery have done - just close down FBI investigations and enrich herself further.

[@HeyGuy4321]

It's all those minorities faults . How dare they vote more for trump than Romney.

[@brogs60]

Without a doubt.

[@leonardmacaulay9833]

The powers that be and wall street would rather have Trump in power than Bernie Sanders in the whire house.

[@GamesCooky]

Bernie Sanders, the only sane candidate. I still don't understand how he lost

[@noboy345]

he would have destroyed trump maybe winning almost 50 states

[@Toph.Beifong.]

Trump won because he has high energy and charisma. Clinton you can fall asleep at some of her rallies. USA voted for entertainment and change, just like Obama. I saw a shit ton of Sanders bumper stickers and signs, never any Hillary signs which is why I suspected he might be the stronger candidate. Bernie would have energized the base more, instead of having nearly 10% of democrats either stay home of vote for other candidates...

[@tim19962]

sanders should run agen in 2020

[@bfp08]

I concur with the last taking point

[@tellthetruthna8523]

Lee Fang is blaming GOP for Dem failures. Obama's DOJ chose not to prosecute Wall Street offenders. The Dem Party corrupted and imploded itself.

[@ladabe4979]

I noticed Lee Fang says "uh" a lot while he was speaking. Normally, a lot of people do as well, but it kept distracting me of what he was saying. Good point though, no hate.

[@4dukesnideer4]

Of course!!

[@musicDronePhotographer]

BOOM!! Democrats just got their asses handed to them! Let this be a learning lesson to us all; trust the American voters, enough with establishment politics, and do NOT underestimate the power of the American People!

[@juanhectorgarcia6]

I think you could also say if it wasn't for Bernie, Hillary probably wouldn't have a chances .. he was my first vote.

[@Venus_Plaza]

hell yeah

[@simplelogic9090]

Why do they all look so pissed

[@LiFe-fx3lb]

Bad trade deals for workers was the deal breaker.

[@snaustin88]

Someone should have given that lady a mic to drop.

[@70cuevas]

Warren x Sanders 2020

[@144EARTH]

I'm a Bernie supporter and the last statement that Muslim sister said was accurate as can be we Bernie supporters should not feel like we have to pick from the lesser of two evils when both of them are evil if Bernie was up against Trump he would have won hands down I myself and a lot of others did not vote simply because of that reason of having to pick Hillary when her track record is bad

[@mufflejoy]

I am a Bernie fan - but this post processing is not productive. Also it focuses on the states he could have won which Trump flipped, not on how Bernie would have fared "as socialist" (which should be called social democratic capitalist really) - so we just don't know and never will know. Deal with that and start holding Trump accountable.

[@barcefrancrey5690]

Me as a Bernie Sanders movement/political revolution supporter prefers Trump over Hillary

[@Raachen]

That's what I as a German can't really understand. I was also hoping for Sanders to make it to the presidential election and eventually even to the presidency, but from what I heard and seen, many people who actually don't like Trump, voted for him because they think Hillary was even worse than him, maybe also because they actually were Sanders supporters and wanted their vote to be some kind of "protest vote" against the political establishment. We had similar protest voters in Europe at the Brexit voting and in many parliamental elections, so will there be in Germany next year, when the far right party "Alternative for Germany" will definitely make it into the parliament. BUT: Are these the calls for mashing up the establishment? By voting for nationalists or billionaires???? That's what I won't be able to understand. EVER.

[@springrollwang4441]

Bcs for super delegates and their good 'friends', they're more afraid of Bernie than Trump.

[@rowellmason2477]

Total miscalculation

[@Ladygothii12]

dang they all look dead

[@juliusthompson9306]

Who's here now in 2024?

[@ImCaveJohnson]

Skip the video. The answer is yes.

[@EtceteraTheatre]

Anarchy now!

[@dictatorpolarbear269]

Maybe if the primaries weren't rigged he would...

[@josecarrillo2552]

hands down we'd have a sanders presidency.

[@johnfraser3921]

The US missed it's last best hope when they didn't choose Bernie.

[@ART-dy2eh]

Yep.... Bernie would be the President Elect.

[@guineapigpink7643]

We need to show people the newfound Awsomeness of being republican

[@johnhetherington8830]

I think so

[@filipe5722]

Well, it didn't happen, so we don't know. It would have being amazing, though. I'm still sad we loose him.