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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
Ok...how? When he needs to win independents 71-28 to barely win Michigan, and he can't rely on those votes in a closed primary....good luck. There simply isn't enough support for him unless he makes serious inroads with minorities and registered Dems..
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As pure speculation, the success with independents could make some registered dems see Sanders as "more electable".
Ultimately you have to win the independents to become president, and people in political parties will generally care a lot about that stuff.