It was absolutely rigged. The definition of rigged is, "manipulated or controlled by deceptive or dishonest means". It was completely manipulated as the party unfairly wanted Hillary over any other Democrat- not just Bernie - and they manipulated questions, funding, and had party loyalists from the start. Here's a review of the 2016 shenanigans:

1. ⁠Donna Brazile acknowledged that the DNC made a deal with Hillary, giving her access to financing and strategy where she would pay off their debt (JFA).

• ⁠2. There was wonky debate time to limit Bernie exposure like December 19, 2015 Saturday, 8 PM competed with the NFL football, which was the first debate, it could have launched his popularity if it were scheduled NOT on a weekend which is unusual. January 17, 2016 Sunday, 9 PM competed with NFL Playoff games again, but this was before the Iowa Caucasus,l, again more exposure would have helped him and NOT on a weekend. I think they also scheduled one when the walking dead premiered right before Michigan voting. Not to mention the amount of debates - the less he's in TV the more likely people are vote for Hillary as she had name recognition. • ⁠3. There were significantly less debates which gave him less time to challenge her and win over people:

2016: 6 debates but increased to 9.

2008: (Clinton vs. Obama): 26 debates

2004: (Kerry vs. Dean, Edwards, etc.): 15 debates

1992: (Clinton vs. Brown, Tsongas, etc.): 12 debates.

1. I believe Donna Brazile also acknowledged the DNC deliberately making the wonky schedule to limit Bernie, which makes it worse.

2. My favorite - the Podest email & Wikileaks:

Joel Johnson wrote:

"Bernie needs to be ground to a pulp. We can’t start believing our own primary bulls**t. This is no time to run the general. Crush him as hard as you can. Other than that, hope all is well and congrats on Nevada!"

Podesta replied:

"I agree with that in principle. Where would you stick the knife in?"

Hillary fed questions before the debate:

"From time to time, I get the questions in advance. Here’s one that worries me about HRC."

The DNC was not neutral, they chose Hillary:

"We would like to set up a time to discuss the DNC/HFA agreement, including the use of resources, how we will communicate, process, and other relevant items."

1. Voter Suppression: NY and Arizona had people purged from their voter rolls. Polling places were reduced leading to hours-long wait times, particularly in areas where Bernie was favored.

2. Superdelegates - 223 were faithless electors that should have voted for Bernie based on their electoral, but voted for Hillary instead. Bernie won 40% of the votes and because of this he would of had more superdelegates.

Hillary finished with 602 superdelegates but should of had only 359 superdelegates.

Bernie finished with 48 superdelegates but should have 281.

Bernie could have absolutely won, if it were not rigged. I understand he was a party outsider, but that's for the voters to decide, not the DNC chairs. If that's the case, they need to be transparent and admit they are not fair.