There is a big disconnect in Democratic politics right now. On the one hand, a majority of Democratic primary voters are backing Biden at this early date–not because he lines up with their policy preferences, but because they believe he’s the most safe and electable choice. …
Frustratingly, in the Trump era “electable” is often code for white and male, a result of a narrative where Democrats have convinced themselves that Trump defeated Clinton not due to any shortcomings on her campaign’s part but because Trump’s brand of racism and sexism cannot be defeated by a woman or person of color. This is both historically and practically wrong, creating an electability monster consuming the Democratic base.
In short, Democrats are by and large making the decision to vote not for who they want, but whom they are told other people will also vote for. CONT.
David Atkins, Washington Monthly