Quote Originally Posted by Philippus Flavius Homovallumus View Post
In 2016 Bernie seemed like a lone voice crying in the wilderness, and his age made him into the sort of alternative role model young people love. Similar effect to Corbyn. Now, however, Bernie is an old man with a bad heart, as opposed to an older man, and he's no longer alone with Warren and "the squad" crowding him in a space he's been used to occupying alone. Clinton was also a charisma vacuum, and you shouldn't underestimate the ability of your opponent to mobilise your base.
Probably also explains why there was a 35 point drop for Bernie in NH from 2016 to 2020.