forget about bernie getting republicans to vote for stuff. what are the chances that bernie can get democrats to vote for stuff?
pretty low. they all have super pacs, too. that's reality.
but, bernie knows that, right. if you listen to him, he states that. openly. he's entirely aware that taking the white house is part one, and taking congress is part two.
if you go back in time, you'll find me writing essays about how bernie should have started a third party to take congress, not run for president. and, i'm consequently being consistent. but, the debate is about what happens first: do you take the white house first, or the congress first?
nothing gets done unless he takes both. and he knows it. and he'll be actively working towards it, too.
but, that would be pretty remarkable if it happens.
i'm not saying to give up, though. i'm just questioning the tactic. generally, the congress swings against the presidency, not with it.