Lee breaks down how the part Democrats are treating to Bernie-style candidates, and it looks reminiscent of the general election: they are getting screwed. In the recent special election in Kansas James Thompson — a former civil rights attorney, veteran, and now progressive grassroots Democrat — came painfully close to winning a red seat in the house. But it’s possible that he may won if he had more help from his own party or, more importantly, if all the votes were counted.