General Discussion

Nope, I am not the kind of person you describe.

I voted for Hillary Clinton in the general because that was my party's nominee. I've voted Democratic in every election save for one when I was in the Army. In that one, I couldn't vote. Hell, I've been here since the start of this forum.

Peddle your divisive BS someplace else. Lots of Bernie supporters are still in the party. This year, they have progressive options. That will dilute Bernie's vote. Bernie is older. That will further reduce his vote. Bernie has also got much more of a track record. People have had time to tire of him. That will dilute his vote.

But those former Bernie supporters will vote. They didn't "flee the party." They have shifted the dialog to the left. Candidates will be looking to win that vote and Bernie supporters probably won't take kindly to being mocked for their vote. I expect to hear more progressive messages to appeal to Bernie's base, not jerimiads aimed at alienating them. People are looking for a more progressive option and the MANY Bernie supporters have stuck around and helped to change the party.

Anyone who "fled the party" is welcome to come back and cast a vote. The more the merrier because, you know, they are just one vote among many here and Bernie isn't even likely to be a contender this time.