I think he can if he starts catching fire like Obama did in 2008

@Tiramisu what race did Obama lose to set him up for the Presidency?

@lerlo Don't forget A. Lincoln. Losing elections is a norm in politics but a candidate who learns from a loss, rises and gets better always does better next time. he has a good recipe to stand out from the crowd, the social media savvy and zeal to win over all young and educated and with the money raised from millions (not from lobbyists) will galvanize the nation.

@Tiramisu losing elections is a bad sign for a candidate and gives a good idea about that candidate. If you have to go back a hundred and fifty years for your example that should give you some pause. If you believe all you say, the Lions will also win the Super Bowl someday.

@lerlo Wining and losing elections is an outcome of many things, not just of being a good or bad candidate. PAC money, own fund raising through lobbyists are big factors. If PAC and corporate money is banned and candidates are allowed to campaign and debate on limited money by law, I would accept your agreement. We have corrupted our election process. It has become a race of money and influence, not candidates.

But can he win against Trump? I love Bernie, but I can't underestimate the fear of, gasp! socialism! I think enough people might be dumb enough to vote for Trump against Bernie and that terrifies me.

Do you like Medicare, Unemployment Insurance , Social Security? That's socialism protecting people from the greed of the Capitalists. @Remi

@nicknotes I know! But these idiots have their heads so far up their asses they've equated socialism with communism and they freak out. They cry "free stuff" and are afraid he wants to take their money. Don't underestimate stupidity. Especially if it's willful.