about the democratic polls showing Sanders and Buttigieg ahead - and Biden tanking. I know it's too soon to worry, but I am concerned. I worry about the young Sanders supporters not "falling in line" if Sanders doesn't win the Primary nomination. I worry that they are too young and naive to see the big picture - DEFEAT TRUMP. They may just say "**** it" and not even vote in the General Election. Democratic socialism is fine - but Sanders is too far left for this time.
Can anyone talk me off the ledge?
Even if I could, why would I want to?
In all seriousness, though, I think you've got a pretty accurate assessment of your situation. And no, it's not too soon to worry at all. We both know how important the initial primaries/caucuses are to the momentum of a campaign. And after the way Sanders' supporters felt he was robbed in the primary against Hillary, you're not wrong about them just taking their toys and going home if he doesn't win this time.
Unfortunately for you, Sanders is far too one-sided, in terms of the political aisles, to bring in the numbers he needs in a general election, and Buttigieg is a lightweight nobody, without Obama's charisma and appeal to power him through his lack of experience and record.
So anyway . . . good luck with that.