2016 Postmortem

Do you know that his decision to run as a Democrat was the realistic, practical one made from knowing that progressives never even get a voice through third party campaigns?

Do you know that "lost" is still not factually final? That the party hasn't closed the deal for Hillary?

Do you know that this Democratic Socialist has helped revive the historical strengths and appeal to a large population that would otherwise have remained politically disengaged? Do you respect that at all?

The right thing for you and this party is to give credit where credit is due, thank the man for reviving the party by infusing youthful engagement in politics and joining The People again?

This isn't about "doing the right thing" in November. The right thing is to make sure that there is a clear cut choice between candidates to GOTV.

Respect his and his millions of supporters' efforts, even if they're making you feel uncomfortable right now. This process is how we get more of what we want from playing politics for the long haul.