Bernie Sanders is ramping up his efforts in the presidential race despite long odds, while sharpening his criticisms of a Democratic Party increasingly focused on the general election with Hillary Clinton as their presumptive nominee. Here are the arguments for and against Sanders staying in the race:
FOR
Mathematical impossibility of receiving nomination only reinforces status as outsider candidate
More than halfway done cobbling together foreign policy plan
Would continue to push Clinton’s speeches to the left
Already booked nonrefundable Spirit Airlines ticket to visit Philadelphia during dates of Democratic National Convention
Probably our last chance to hear a public official say “single-payer health care” for a generation or two
“BEST Bernie Moments” YouTube compilation could use couple more minutes of material
Staying active and engaged in society has numerous health benefits for seniors
Nation can pretend it might actually do something about corporate influence on politics, becoming embroiled in imprudent wars, and income inequality for few more weeks
AGAINST
Staying in forces Clinton to waste time and energy learning to campaign against someone with clear principles and political stances
Having raised $207 million, dropping out would help get a lot of money out of politics
Learned that the president does not actually get to decide everyone’s income
Would finally have some time to jab fingers recreationally
Would allow Clinton to focus on fucking up general election campaign
Might be nice to relax and have a friendly chat with a banker from time to time
Pennsylvania Convention Center needs DNC itinerary set Friday by 5 so they can coordinate with vendors
Best to just squash Americans’ belief they can actually make a difference in the political system now before it gets too far out of hand
