Maybe, just maybe, Democrats should have paid attention to all those polls that showed Bernie consistently winning against Trump when Clinton did not.

Maybe they should have been concerned about Clinton’s low favorability ratings.

Maybe they should have noticed the enthusiasm of his supporters.

Maybe they should have become alarmed when the DNC tilted the debate schedule to prevent voters from learning about the other candidates.

Maybe they shouldn’t have made excuses.

Maybe they should have wondered why Bernie’s approval rating kept going higher while Clinton’s kept going lower.

Maybe they should have noticed how in his state even Republicans love him.

Maybe they should have worried about what were in those Goldman Sachs speeches.

Maybe they should have cared that she shifted her positions only when it was safe to do so.

Maybe they should have thought about why Democrats can’t compete in the heartland any more.

Maybe they should have been troubled by public versus private stances.

Maybe they should have focused on economics more than gender.

Maybe they should have been alarmed that their party had been taken over by lobbyists.

Maybe they should have decided it was time for a change.

Maybe they should have voted for leaders who believe what they say, and say what they believe.

Maybe they should have rejected the idea that popular, rational policies can “never, ever” happen.

Maybe they shouldn’t have given into the idea that corruption is inevitable or desirable.

Maybe they should have believed more in their principles.

Shoulda.

Coulda.

Maybe next time.