The safety valve for any democratic candidate who might win the popular vote yet lose the nomination because of super delegates is simply to inform the DNC that if they don't get a fair proportion of super delegates they run as an independent. This may be necessary because, essentially, there is only one party - the establishment party - and Clinton, Bush, Cruz and Rubio are in it. The wealthy elite of the Democratic party would rather elect a Bush - who would guard their wealth and privilege - than a Sanders.
Except that running as an independent is a HUMONGOUS pain in the ass. Even more of a pain in the ass than running for president is already. The reason for this is that each state has its own rules and deadlines for how an independent can get on the ballot. Simply put, if you lose the nomination of your party and try to run as an independent, you've already missed out on a bunch of states. It might even be enough states to make it impossible to win.
The safety valve for any democratic candidate who might win the popular vote yet lose the nomination because of super delegates is simply to inform the DNC that if they don't get a fair proportion of super delegates they run as an independent. This may be necessary because, essentially, there is only one party - the establishment party - and Clinton, Bush, Cruz and Rubio are in it. The wealthy elite of the Democratic party would rather elect a Bush - who would guard their wealth and privilege - than a Sanders.
Except that running as an independent is a HUMONGOUS pain in the ass. Even more of a pain in the ass than running for president is already. The reason for this is that each state has its own rules and deadlines for how an independent can get on the ballot. Simply put, if you lose the nomination of your party and try to run as an independent, you've already missed out on a bunch of states. It might even be enough states to make it impossible to win.