Why do people think Bernie would have done worse than Biden?

[Progressive Pessimist]

While the Socialism! *ominous wind howl* attacks didn't end Biden, they stuck a little more than they should have. With Sanders being a self-identified, proud Socialist they would have stuck even more. And in an election as close as this was, it could have made a difference.

Not only that, but his closeness to the right wing obsession with the Squad and closer ties to the activist portion of the Democratic Party might have hindered his performance as well, especially since "defund the police" fear-mongering was more successful than initially thought as well.

His performance with Hispanics in the primary really may not have translated to the general election. Primaries are rarely accurate indicators of demographics in general elections.