Yeah, this was clearly planned.  Bernie gets the far left which is about 30% of their base.  But the rest split the other 70%.  Pete came out of nowhere, instantly became a household name and scored huge numbers in the 1st primary. Pete is set up to be the Bernie VP if they can't just knock him out.  He's the insurance policy, because Pete will have Bernie removed if he stands up to the elites.  Because who could possibly be Bernie's running mate? A far left VP gives Trump the win.  A moderate DNC shill gives Hillary a reason to Arkancide Bernie.  Pete gives the illusion of being far left with the fact he's core DNC, he's the only choice the DNC will let him have.