The notion that Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump in the 2024 election primarily due to Joe Biden’s late withdrawal oversimplifies the situation.
In reality, the Democratic establishment executed a calculated strategy to avoid a heated primary battle, which could have elevated Bernie Sanders, a candidate they feared would alienate major donors and undermine the party’s electability.
The Democrats strategically timed Biden’s exit to avoid a divisive primary and maintain control over the party’s centrist-left agenda, ensuring their preferred candidate would lead the ticket. This maneuver underscores the tension between the establishment and the progressive wing, which continues to gain influence.
The party is still determined to prevent Sanders from leading the ticket, focusing on long-term political preservation.
For Bernie Sanders, this underscores the uphill battle against a party elite that appears to stop at nothing to sideline his brand of populism. If he were to plan another campaign, he might well be wise to prepare for the unexpected.
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