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You've raise fair points, thanks. I think the reality of Bernie's position is that he wishes he was 20 years younger. In his view, neither himself nor anyone else could really say with certainty at the time last year that they would be better. After all, the economy was ticking up, abortion could be used, and Bernie got a lot of compromises and influence within the Biden administration since then. Ultimately, the Biden presidency did a lot of good work in the eyes of Bernie and a united front against Trump combined with incumbent advantages did seem to be a "safe bet" going into 2024. But we've seen quite an erosion of Biden's faculties just in the last 2 years let alone 4.
Having been one of the earlier supporters of Bernie in 2015 I do remember my frustrations with the DNC oftentimes shunning Bernie and not getting the attention he deserved. I do agree there is some favoritism seniority games at play in the DNC.
I just took issue specifically with the claim that DNC did not allow anyone to run. It's a little bit of DNC inertia, sure, but it's also quite a lot of, "well, no good Obama-esque candidate tried" either. Now I have half a dozen names I WISH would've run, but alas... Now nothing has really changed ever. Candidates have always needed 1-part name-recognition, 1-part viral grassroots momentum leading to greater media coverage, and 1-part establishment backing. Some lean into one of these more so than others; some magically have all three - such as Obama.
Alas I don't know, man. I'm at a loss. I am fundamentally disappointed at our prospects going forward and will advocate for an open convention or some alternative because this just isn't working. If it comes down to it and Biden is indeed the nominee I'll vote for him as well to avoid the other guy of course.
I just feel like Democrats are in a very awkward spot right now in terms of the quality of candidates they have to run; we're between generations where one set -- the Warrens, Bidens, Bernies -- are too old -- while the up-and-comers are just a shade too young yet -- such as AOC, Katie Porter, etc. I suppose Whitmer would probably be the best bet.