Reich writes: "I'm getting lots of emails and notes on this page from those of you who say you're feeling discouraged, given the diminishing likelihood of Bernie's nomination. And from others of you who ask me what you should do in the event he doesn't get the nomination. To both, I have these three suggestions."
Robert Reich. (photo: Getty)
A Note to Bernie Supporters: Never Stop Fighting!
01 May 16
’m getting lots of emails and notes on this page from those of you who say you’re feeling discouraged, given the diminishing likelihood of Bernie’s nomination. And from others of you who ask me what you should do in the event he doesn’t get the nomination. To both, I have these three suggestions:
1. First, continue to work hard to increase Bernie’s chance of success. (Despite what you hear in the media, he still does have a chance.) California’s June 7 primary will be critical.
2. If Bernie doesn’t win the nomination, you have to decide for yourself how active you’ll be in supporting Hillary Clinton. If Trump is the Republican nominee, my personal view is Hillary’s election to the presidency is absolutely essential to the future of this nation and the world.
3. Finally, and regardless of the outcome of the 2016 election, remember that you’re part of a long-term movement to reclaim our democracy and economy from the moneyed interests that now have a chokehold on both. No movement to change the allocation of power in America can succeed in a single presidential election. It will take time and effort. Continue to join with others in your city and your state, and across America, and get involved in elections at all levels, including the presidential election of 2020. Do not succumb to cynicism. Do not give up. Never stop fighting.
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