Sometimes Democrats lose big elections through their fault. Observers have noted that the Democratic elite managed to do just enough wrong in 2016 to help swing the election to Trump, and they are fearful that they might do it again. In 2016 they alienated progressives and reduced voter turnout.                                                                                        

If the Democratic elite's moves weaken the campaign for president this time, we may have witnessed exhibit A at/during the Democratic convention this summer.

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