I suppose rationally Bernie should drop out, but I really need to see this debate between him and Biden. Sadly it'll probably just be the moderators spanking Bernie with questions about why he's still running.
I'm starting to think that AOC will be a transformative politician in a few years. She's definitely has better instincts than Warren and even (I hate to admit it) Bernie. She has the populist cred to get Bernie's base and the X chromosome that matters to Warren's supporters. Even many people friendly with the establishment seem to have some respect for her, although that might change. We all thought that Bernie was the hero but he might be the Yoda to her Luke Skywalker or the John the Baptist to her Jesus of Nazareth.
I hate focusing so much on one person becoming president and I don't know what to do on the local level. The fabric of our society is pretty shitty and sometimes it feels like just getting bowling leagues going so people know each other would be the most helpful thing. I'm tempted to try to make a lefty book club in my area but in such a conservative area I doubt anyone would come to it and I doubt that it would have any positive effect.
What are left wing issues that are suitable for the local level? Should we get people to run for mayor promising free daycare?
