Yesterday, I noted that Senator Bernie Sanders has a very high net favorability rating, which would be unlikely to last through a general-election campaign. Another way the polls may be overstating his strength: They reflect a high level of support from young Americans, who may not show up to vote. To be as electable as a more moderate Democrat, two political scientists have estimated, Sanders โwould have to boost youth turnout far above historical levels.โ
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Ramesh Ponnuru is the editor of National Review, a columnist for the Washington Post, and a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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