Yes, Millennials also cost us the election.

[JHan]

90. Well we all have our reasons .. but I don't want to derail the "stream of consciousness" so ..

"It completely overlooks the sentiment of many towards HRC, the resentment of the DNC and political institutions.

I never overlooked it, I sought to explore it - briefly, within my own experiences, as a millennial. Yes the purpose of memes and such were mentioned to address this - I saw the impact of all this, first hand and online.

Are people mistrusting of political institutions - er yes, color me surprised!

"While Sanders attracted more Indys, Cross-over Republicans, Millennials, and true progressives, HRC was more centered on traditional Democratic base support. As public perception changed though the primary, when people actually saw that there might be a valid alternative, HRC selectively co-opted Sanders' positions only when they were politically expedient to win a state. One state she'd denounce his positions, because they were Dem strongholds, then she'd co-opt him in coal country or areas of extreme liberalism to neutralize any difference between the two. Then, she'd switch back. This behavior fed into the GOP narrative that she'd do anything to win. "

Hillary had a difference of opinion with Sanders on some issues - she didn't believe in HIS plan for Free College, she wasn't completely antagonistic towards trade ( thank God) . She was self-aware enough to admit she was out of touch (albeit privately), and it boggles my mind that when a candidate admits they are out of touch, and adopts policies to ensure they address needs they hadn't previously considered, this is criticized AS WELL. Proving why we can't have nice things. How one interprets that is soley based on one's personal view of Hillary - yes , indeed, it was a "GOP narrative".

Also EDIT: Sanders also characterized Clinton in ways expedient to him, no one has clean hands here.

......And since I don't want to repeat myself, ....http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512631083 ....