So, farewell then, Bernie Sanders. Maybe that's a bit premature, but even Senator Sanders seems to be able to read the handwriting on the wall following losses in the Illionois, Florida and Arizona Democratic primaries.Speaking to his supporters (Sid and Doris Bonkers) last night, Bernie didn't even mention the elections that were going on, but rather laid out what he said should be the proper government response to the coronavirus.
About 60% of voters in Florida, Illinois and Arizona yesterday voted for Old Joe Biden, against 40% for Senator Sanders. Last week the former Veep went five for six, and on Super Tuesday before that, he won 10 of 14 contests.
He now has more than 1100 delegates, of the 1991 needed to clinch the Democratic nomination, compared to just more than 800 for Senator Sanders. About 40% of delegates are yet to be allocated, but the commentariat agree that the race is effectively over.
Yes, there are still many states which have yet to hold primaries, but the Dumbocrats award delegates proportionally, making it extremely difficult for candidates to make up a lot of ground very quickly. There are also the "super-delegates" -- the Democratic establishment -- who some had thought would get behind Sleepy Joe if it looked like Bernie was leading. There's no way they will suddenly see the light and rally behind the "progressive" banner. They want to beat Trump, and they know that (as Walt said a couple of weeks ago) America just isn't ready for a Jewish president.
So what will Senator Sanders do now? Is it possible he's considering running as a "progressive independent"? That would make things interesting, but would all but guarantee the re-election of Still-President Trump, which looks like a pretty good bet anyway. (Lifetime pct .989.) So watch for the mainstream Democrats to cut some kind of deal with Mr Sanders and his socialists to paper over the huge crack in the party. Stay tuned.
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