His recent fundraising effort – which eclipsed everyone else including Harris – suggests otherwise.
I have no idea if Bernie will get the nomination because this primary is going to be much tougher given the more progressive leanings of the party (which, ironically, Bernie is largely credited for inspiring) but regardless of what happens he is going to be a very important figure in terms of influence and campaigning, even if he doesn't cinch the nom personally.
That's my personal opinion anyways.
I really don't think this is accurate. The polling and campaign donations so far aren't really playing out that way. We'll see as time goes on, but supposedly something like 40% of his donations this time so far have been from new first time donors that were not on his email list.
I think you both understood my point. I'm not talking a numbers game but that he isn't the only progressive name out there, far from it. Many of his positions and talking points are being shared by younger, more diverse nominees. He's no longer the singular Golden Goose of progressive ideals and I think that threatens a very specific part of his base who react in the worst way possible in response.