canadians. brits. germans, even. we can all understand this because we have multi-party spectrums. and, it's only even an issue as a function of the peculiar nature of america as a two-party system.
in any other country, sanders would not have run for the center-left party. in canada, he would have run for the ndp and not the liberals. in germany, he would have run for the left party and not the sdp. & etc. so, what we would be having after the election would be a discussion about a coalition, rather than a discussion about a blind endorsement.
it remains unclear whether sanders will endorse clinton. but, what is clear is that it will not be a function of partisan loyalty. it will instead be a function of coalition building.
people will howl and scream and tell him to move to sweden. but, this is only necessary in the first place because the system is so restricted.
i have to applaud him for his pragmatism, really. i'm not sure i'd be so willing to co-operate under the umbrella of a party that has no interest in what i have to say.