Biden and Kamala were the establishment candidates no one wanted.
At least until Clyburn’s endorsement of Biden. That and his warning against Sanders is what made the party consolidate behind Biden. Even Buttigeig the front running establishment centrist dropped out.
2020 was fresh covid and active Trump presidency. It was a very different vibe. But more than anything 2016 broke progressive’s shot at executive power for 12 years at least.
Biden and Kamala were the establishment candidates no one wanted.
At least until Clyburn’s endorsement of Biden. That and his warning against Sanders is what made the party consolidate behind Biden. Even Buttigeig the front running establishment centrist dropped out.
2020 was fresh covid and active Trump presidency. It was a very different vibe. But more than anything 2016 broke progressive’s shot at executive power for 12 years at least.