I sometimes wonder if the rash of “Bernie should get out” diaries we see are the product of Russian trolls who are trying to split our party. But, reason prevails and I realise that most are authored by concerned Biden supporters. Here’s why they should re-think authoring those diaries:
(1) Bernie still has a potential path to victory. No Democrat should be asked to leave a primary they can still win. Ours is a Democracy, and demanding that candidates “give up” is contrary to what we Democrats believe about Democracy.
(2) Biden will be a stronger candidate in the Fall if he soundly defeats Sanders. If Bernie exits too early, before it is clear his potential path to victory has closed, we risk Bernie supporters being alienated from the process and Biden. On the other hand, if Biden wins soundly it sets the stage for Bernie’s graceful exit without all of the “process is rigged” talk. Bernie’s supporters may be disappointed he lost, but they will not have lost faith in system.
(3) Such diaries are just tacky. It’s kicking someone when they are down. And what’s the point of that?