Bernie’s Path Forward

Is there still a path for Bernie Sanders to win the Democratic nomination? Yes, but it’s awfully challenging, requiring him to build on his momentum over the last caucuses in the West to win most of the remaining states, some by large margins. Of course, “win” can have multiple meanings in this context and I think there’s no question that if Clinton wins, her Cabinet will be significantly farther to the left on economic and labor issues than it would have been without Sanders. The rise of the openly left flank of the party is a good thing for all involved and I think it will have a concrete presence within a Clinton administration.