James Webb was the only real American the Democrats had running for the nomination in 2016, and the Democrats made mincemeat of him almost immediately.
On paper the former Marine should have had a most impressive resume, as recipient of the Navy Cross, Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts. No stolen valor there. He went on to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense and later Secretary of the Navy. He served in the US Senate for a term of six years, then chose not to seek re-election in 2012.
The Democrats do not realize a gift when it is wrapped for them and handed to them on a golden platter.
James Webb is not lunatic left, not in the direction of the current Democratic Party. The Democratic Party of Hubert Humphrey, Scoop Jackson, and Sam Nunn is dead. It is now the CPUSA.