@Lash,
I wouldn't be so tough on Sanders. He did put up a good fight - far better than the DNC and the Democrat extablishment expected or wanted. Indeed he projected a candor and authenticity that very starkly contrasted with the persistently vague pandering that came from Hillary. I think that's what surprised everyone, and created all the excitement. The DNC and the liberal media establishment were clearly with Hillary from the start.
I don't agree with his economic policies at all. However I recognize the fact that he was honest about them and argued for them rather eloquently.
I think he did all that was possible under the circumstances he faced.