I think the Democrats would be vulnerable if the Republicans had a stronger candidate. Neither Sanders or Clinton strike me as a candidate who can inspire centrists to vote for them. Someone like John McCain circa 2000 with a strong VP would walk right to the White House. But this lineup? It should be an exciting time for someone who would like to see the Republican Party fall apart.
The greater issue is that the modern Republican party drives out stronger candidates. I mean, the debates had a fuckin' kid's table there were so many. Back then it was Jeb Bush and the Sixteen Dwarfs but as it turns out, not even a Bush can get traction in this miasma.
Objectively, was Bush the strongest candidate there? Are the strongest candidates pushed out of even running to begin with?
I'm a centrist and I'm leaning towards Clinton right now which terrifies me. I never thought I'd end up in a situation where I would favor Clinton, seeing as I don't really trust or like her. But there's no one else around. It's like standing on the pitchers mound and the only other people are Clinton a little past third base, Sanders off near the fence in left field, Cruz same to the right and Trump is basically running all over outside the diamo like a five-year old. Might as well vote Clinton and hope someone else comes along in 2020.Neither Sanders or Clinton strike me as a candidate who can inspire centrists to vote for them.