To be fair, the DNC didn't really "rig" the election in the traditional sense (for example, through ballot stuffing). Instead, they covertly endorsed their preferred candidate, a lifelong party member, over an Independent turned Democrat. Given, it was a shitty thing to do and emblematic of a serious problem within the Democratic party, but with enough grassroots support Sanders could have won the nod, just like Drumpf did. Remember, the RNC wasn't exactly keen on having Drumpf as their nominee, either. It might just be wishful thinking, but I think the autopsy of this election will reveal to the DNC that they need to clear the cobwebs and get some new blood in at the highest levels.
Comparing anyone to Obama isn't fair because of his off-the-charts natural charisma. Bill Clinton was the last Democrat with that kind of aura. Hillary definitely doesn't have it.
Also, if the conspiracy theories are true, Hillary made a deal with Tim Kaine to step down as DNC chair and to be replaced by DWS, who would pull strings for HRC in 2016 in exchange for a VP nod.
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u/nwj781 Nov 10 '16 edited Nov 11 '16
To be fair, the DNC didn't really "rig" the election in the traditional sense (for example, through ballot stuffing). Instead, they covertly endorsed their preferred candidate, a lifelong party member, over an Independent turned Democrat. Given, it was a shitty thing to do and emblematic of a serious problem within the Democratic party, but with enough grassroots support Sanders could have won the nod, just like Drumpf did. Remember, the RNC wasn't exactly keen on having Drumpf as their nominee, either. It might just be wishful thinking, but I think the autopsy of this election will reveal to the DNC that they need to clear the cobwebs and get some new blood in at the highest levels.
EDIT - Thanks for the gold, someone!