Friends keep asking me why, in my humblest of humble opinions, so many Democrats have been voting for Joe Biden over Bernie Sanders. I think there are an awful lot of reasons but one biggie is mounting fear of a second Trump term. And the way Trump has managed to seem utterly clueless in a crisis — and interested only in the stock market and his own person image — has only intensified that fear.
You may recall that I wrestled with this question: Do I vote for the person I think would make the best president? Or do I vote for the person I think stands the best chance of clobbering Trump? A good case could be made for either.
It almost came down to a coin-flip for me but when I finally decided it was time to mark my ballot, I went for Option #1 and marked for Sanders. If I'd marked it next month, I might opt for for the guy I thought had the best chance of winning, which to me is Biden. And yes, I know there have been polls saying Bernie's more electable and his die-hards will forever cite them…but those were only some polls, not even most. More importantly, those were polls gauging Sanders before the Trump Attack Machine began selling Americans on the concept that as an avowed Castro-loving, America-hating Commie, Sanders would take away your children, your guns, your beloved pets, your freedoms, your Doritos, your Bud Light, your underwear, etc.
If you think I'm wrong…well, maybe I am. Or maybe you're wrong. We'll never know for sure. Remember I voted for Sanders but not because I thought he was the better candidate. I voted for him because I thought he'd be the better president. After a few more weeks of Trump stumbling about, telling us the virus is contained…and if it isn't, it'll go away when the weather gets warmer…and in the meantime, tests are available for everybody…I might be more inclined to vote for the guy with the best chance of beating him, which I think is Biden, especially with the proper veep selection.
Bernie did not look like a smaller man…not for a second. But I think to most people, I think he started looking like the bigger gamble.
That's why I think a lot of unexpected votes — including a wide number of Democrats who decided at the last minute — went to Joe Biden. And I also think that the army of new, young voters that were energized to turn out for Bernie just didn't materialize…and maybe were overestimated all along. But when you come right down to it, I probably should have voted for Huckleberry…
