From WSJopinion: Biden needs to make a credible, verifiable show of respect to Bernie supporters and persuade them that he’ll further their progressive agenda, writes TedRall
Everyone is looking for safe havens. For Democrats, that means Joe Biden. Image: Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Zuma PressEvery Democrat wants to win in November. But getting progressives to show up for Joe Biden will be a heavy lift.
This year has become a remarkably tight analogy to 2016, when enough Bernie Sanders supporters either boycotted the general election or voted for Donald Trump to deny Hillary Clinton her “inevitable” win. And “Bernie or bust” is as big as ever. A mere 53% of Sanders voters told Emerson pollsters they would definitely vote for the Democratic nominee, compared with 87% of Mr. Biden’s backers and 90% of Elizabeth Warren’s.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Joe Biden projected winner of Democratic presidential primary in Idaho – updatesThe projected win in Idaho continues Joe Biden's run of victories dating back to Super Tuesday.
Read more »
Joe Biden projected winner of Democratic presidential primary in Idaho – updatesFormer Vice President Joe Biden is projected to win the Idaho Democratic primary, his fourth victory of the night.
Read more »
Bernie Sanders wins North Dakota as Biden captures 4 states – updatesThe projected win in Idaho continues Joe Biden's run of victories dating back to Super Tuesday.
Read more »