Bernie Sanders provides clear-eyed reason why he urges some Americans to run as independents.

[James48]

6. I'm a Bernie Democrat

And I think Bernie is so far exactly on target - and those who dont understand that
need to broaden horizons.

My area is red, but if a strong progressive runs , and talks about jobs, and raising pay, and addressing homelessness, and housing, and food; they would do well. In my area 80% of the races have no Dem candidate. Period.

People better step up this eoo loo nation cycle and run, however it is- as a Dem, or independent- to save what is left of democracy. This next election could be the last ever.