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Originally posted by Mike91
Even the democratic establishment is on it's last two feet. It lucked out this year but if Bernie had the name recognition of Trump and Clinton, he probably would have walked away with the nomination easily.
People want nothing to do with Washington anymore and it's not just going to go away after this election is over. Especially since Hillary will still likely have to deal with a republican controlled House who's only goal will be to get enough people mad at government to vote her out of office in 4 years.
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It is true. A lot of people are turning against Washington more and more, and - you can see why. Globalisation and certain trade deals have done nothing for people, and went you see facts like our generation is the first generation since god knows how long that will have a worse standard of living than the previous generation: of course it makes people anger.
It is largely down to the 2008 financial crisis. Since then, governments around the world have made cuts to ordinary people, bailed out the banks, and continued business as usual. There has been no regulation or repercussions and a crash like 2008 could happen again. If it does, then - that will be frickin' scary and I worry the far right would get even stronger.
But yeah - "anti-establishment" candidates are going to continue with their traction all around the world.
At least it wasn't a landslide
Hillary at roughly a 75% chance to win the election now.
Who in their right mind would bet on 3rd parties anyways?