‘Bernie or Bust’ Voters Create Predicament for Democrats in 2020
- Some Sanders backers say they won’t support any other nominee
- In close election, Democrats need every vote to defeat Trump
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The fierce loyalty Bernie Sanders inspires in his supporters is creating a dilemma for the Democratic Party.
For a sliver of Sanders’ base, it’s Bernie or bust. They may detest President Donald Trump, but they didn’t vote for Hillary Clinton and they’re not sure they’ll back the Democratic nominee in 2020 if Sanders isn’t on the ballot. They’re willing do whatever it takes to push the party to adopt his ideas.