In the game of politics, people get despised for being realistic. And yes, I think there are a good number of Bernie supporters who despise him right now. Ralph Nader stuck to his guns, and so we got eight years of George W. Bush. To my mind, Bernie played the game right, and showed real wisdom in his decisions. He held on until the end, gaining important concessions in the platform and in convention rules. And he bowed out graciously, still holding firm to the ideals he supported through his campaign. As a result, I think Bernie will have a strong, positive, and long-lasting effect on the Clinton presidency.

Bernie did it right.

What did Ralph Nader accomplish?

-Joe-