President Obama was getting endorsements. Bernie not being a member of the Democrat party hurts. I am not sure if he can overcome it.
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/bernie-sanders-colleagues-arent-feeling-bern-n427596
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/bernie-sanders-colleagues-arent-feeling-bern-n427596