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The time Bernie Sanders almost ran against Barack Obama, explained

Posted by Kuromantis
Tags: politics, democratic party, politicians, bernie sanders, barack obama, usa, 2012 us presidential election, primaries, history, author.edward isaac dovere, source.the atlantic, paywall.soft
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/02/sanders-obama-primary-challenge/606709/

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Title
The Hidden History of Sanders's Plot to Primary Obama
Authors
Edward-Isaac Dovere
Published
Feb 19 2020
Word count
2173 words

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    In one hand, this would have added 4 years to the progressive movement's life and put Obama in a more accurate position in the US conscious and I thought it was a missed opportunity. In the other...

    In one hand, this would have added 4 years to the progressive movement's life and put Obama in a more accurate position in the US conscious and I thought it was a missed opportunity.

    In the other hand, this claim from a manager of the Obama capaign cited in the article:

    “Every president who has gotten a real primary has lost a general [election].”

    Is very much accurate, even if Obama was practically all-powerful electorally (although a primary challenge is probably the best way to undo that.)

    Another article:Yes, Bernie Sanders Wanted Obama Primaried in 2012. Here’s Why.

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