27th February 2020, 4:03 PM
Warren was my favorite for a long time, but I can't deal with this kind of dishonesty. At a time when we're reaching an epistemological crisis in this country's politics, where both sides are engaged with an enitrely different reality, we need leaders that are champions of truth and honesty. Ugh.
I disagree with the notion that the DNC rigged the 2016 primaries, though. Certainly Hillary had the advantage with DNC backing. But like it or not, she won by 3.7 million more votes, and no DNC advantage could have given her that kind of sway. Even without superdelegates involved, Hillary won more pledged delegates by a comfortable margin (447, if I'm reading the results correctly). I know there was debate chicanery going on, like the DNC setting primary debates on days that would get less viewers, and Hillary being given some questions in advance. But still... 3.7 million? Pretty sure only political nerds watch primary debates, anyway.
I disagree with the notion that the DNC rigged the 2016 primaries, though. Certainly Hillary had the advantage with DNC backing. But like it or not, she won by 3.7 million more votes, and no DNC advantage could have given her that kind of sway. Even without superdelegates involved, Hillary won more pledged delegates by a comfortable margin (447, if I'm reading the results correctly). I know there was debate chicanery going on, like the DNC setting primary debates on days that would get less viewers, and Hillary being given some questions in advance. But still... 3.7 million? Pretty sure only political nerds watch primary debates, anyway.