The concept: Clintonism without Clinton’s baggage and unpopularity. Hold on to Clinton’s voters, appeal to white male workers through identity politics and a degree of economic populism, win the Never Trumpers with reasonably moderate policy proposals, and take advantage of Trump’s unpopularity with millennials, women, and minorities.
The challenge: Surviving numerous debates with Elizabeth Warren, who will be looking to take him apart. It could happen.
The prognosis: The concept is sound; the candidate’s personal frailties are the issue. Chance of success: 40 percent.