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*Shrug* New Democrats have been overly reliant on identity politics for years, and frankly identity politics resonate more with historically marginalized groups. I live in a very white, very conservative area, and Bernie Sanders is absolutely adored around here. Sanders was more concerned with policies affecting the working class than identity politics, which gave him appeal to a wider audience.
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Unfortunately, the New Dems have for years been trying to curtail people who try to run campaigns like that, well before Sanders ever ran his campaign. That, coupled with the possibility that white people may feel like there's less at stake for them if they go third party, has led to Dems narrowing their appeal significantly.
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But if you want an often overlooked reason for it, look no further than garbage like this:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/opinion/dccc-democratic-primaries-interference.html
You can check the comments or this video for the typical response:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDfkzMW2xYs" data-time="
Yeah, that's a really good way to drive off your old-school progressive base. Be anti-democracy in the "democrat" party.
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