This feels like ancient history now... but back in 2016, wasn't Bernie actually the "fallback option"? I distinctly remember that there was pressure on Warren from progressive Democrats to run against Hillary... she declined, but Bernie didn't. I feel like a lot of this is ego-driven regret... Warren regretted not running in 2016 and wanted to stick it to Bernie for stealing "her spotlight." I dunno.
I've gotten into arguments with Warren supporters where they insist that even though Warren refused to cross Queen Hillary in 2016 and all the energy, name recognition, organization and credibility went to Sanders as a result that he still should have stepped aside for her in 2020.
This feels like ancient history now... but back in 2016, wasn't Bernie actually the "fallback option"? I distinctly remember that there was pressure on Warren from progressive Democrats to run against Hillary... she declined, but Bernie didn't. I feel like a lot of this is ego-driven regret... Warren regretted not running in 2016 and wanted to stick it to Bernie for stealing "her spotlight." I dunno.
Bernie begged her to run in 2016. He only took the spotlight when she refused to take it like he asked.
only a liberal could see the reasoning that Bernie's stance stole the spotlight in a potential Warren run.
Correct. Forgot to throw big old quotes around "stole the spotlight"
I've gotten into arguments with Warren supporters where they insist that even though Warren refused to cross Queen Hillary in 2016 and all the energy, name recognition, organization and credibility went to Sanders as a result that he still should have stepped aside for her in 2020.