I think he was perceived as all of the above and that's what hurt him. He was peddling a hot brand of left populism but it contrasted so sharply to his persona during his Senate term that, even if you agreed with his message, it seemed like it was coming from a snake oil peddler.
I think he was perceived as all of the above and that's what hurt him. He was peddling a hot brand of left populism but it contrasted so sharply to his persona during his Senate term that, even if you agreed with his message, it seemed like it was coming from a snake oil peddler.
Not to mention his run in 2004. In 2004 he was MUCH more optimistic. Even with that though he only won two primaries: the two Carolinas. He wasn't as strong a candidate as he seemed.
I think he was perceived as all of the above and that's what hurt him. He was peddling a hot brand of left populism but it contrasted so sharply to his persona during his Senate term that, even if you agreed with his message, it seemed like it was coming from a snake oil peddler.
Not to mention his run in 2004. In 2004 he was MUCH more optimistic. Even with that though he only won two primaries: the two Carolinas. He wasn't as strong a candidate as he seemed.