Sanders vows to 'campaign vigorously' for Clinton

[oberliner]

Source: Politico

Sen. Bernie Sanders, the runner- up for the Democratic presidential nomination, vowed on Sunday to "campaign vigorously" for the winner, Hillary Clinton.

"I'm going to do a couple of things," the Vermont independent said on CBS' ' "Face the Nation." "No. 1, I intend to campaign vigorously to make the case that on issue after issue Clinton is far and away the superior candidate. No. 2, to stay focused on the real issues impacting the American people."

Pressed by CBS host John Dickerson on whether his supporters would vote for Clinton, Sanders ticked off a series of issues popular among progressives, including overturning the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling, raising taxes on the wealthy and increasing the minimum wage.

Clinton's positions on those issues, Sanders said, clearly show she is the best candidate.




Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton-226481

[billhicks76]

1. Such An Amazing Guy

I can see why so many people in politics in general are jealous of him. He accomplished so much so fast. Hillary is gonna kick Trumps ass...but we have to motivate turnout.

[oberliner]

4. Yes, indeed

Would love to attend one of his campaign events on behalf of Hillary.

[billhicks76]

17. I Want To See Who Her Atty Gen Pick Is

I hope and pray it's someone empathetic.

[RandySF]

2. Great

Bit I personally think he would be most effective campaigning for senate candidates in WI, IL and NH.

[milestogo]

3. Tonight my neighbor was taking down her Bernie sign

and putting up a Jill Stein lawn sign.

I'm going to take a deep breath and talk to her about it in the next week or so. Its not what Bernie would want, clearly.

[oberliner]

6. It might take a little while

But hopefully your neighbor and others will come around.

[shireen]

10. Wait a couple of months ...

Emotions are still raw. She needs time.

[Chicago1980]

11. There are only about 100 days left.

Time to be the adult and do what right for this country.

If the candidate who actually lost can do it.....

[riversedge]

19. Don't wait too long--we need to be continuously talking with people. Time is short. And, it

is the how..we talk that is important also (and you know

[herding cats]

14. Maybe give her a little bit more time?

Let Stein have some more time for people to get to know her, then go and chat with your neighbor.

She really is such a nutcase I think all we need to do is give her some time, and then point out what she's said.

[Skittles]

18. Hillary Hatred Hysteria is very deep

you will find she is far more hated than most repukes

[FighttheFuture]

23. 25+ years of being demonized by the RW will do that. That's not good when you are

running against a party of lies and spin and the top pick is a manufactured self-absorbed reality TV star who sues everyone who says anything negative about him so most do not.... until now.

[Skittles]

26. it sickens me how much it has worked on so-called Democrats

ugh

[awoke_in_2003]

25. I never got it

The hatred seems pathological. I have my disagreements with her, and with PBO. But any rational person should know that things will be better with her than with the orange assclown.

[Skittles]

27. she's a strong woman

that alone is enough to set off a lot of folk

[awoke_in_2003]

31. Very true

She doesn't know her "place". Same with PBO.

[FighttheFuture]

30. Several things really pissed off the "owners" and R's about the Clintons i

1) Bill beat Bush Sr., who they felt should have one. The R's were pissed. Perot helped, but Bus probably would have lost regardless.
2) Bill raised taxes on the upper brackets in '94 in order to balance the budgets. He succeeded, wildly!
3) Bill had a plan to pay off the national debt by 2010. that upset many who thrive of debt and the opportunities it brings them; regardless of how it screws society.
4) Bill presided over a booming economy, vs. the several recessions from Ronnie Raygun and the last downturn from Bush Sr.
5) Hillary tried to push through a Healthcare plan, similar to Obamacare, I think some elements were a little better. They hated her for that and for being a working 1st Lady in government vs. Nancy Reagan or Barbara Bush's picking the china patterns.
6) Finally, this was the rise of Fox news which made it a priority to destroy liberalism and the Democratic party in this country. They made great progress. The Clintons were there at that time so I think they got the brunt of the ire.

Don't forget, they made it a priority to hunt Bill Clinton for his whole two terms in office on the most ridiculous things. The tax raise in '94 really started the hatred'

[awoke_in_2003]

32. Good points

Newt really turned politics into a cesspool. Heck, even Reagan could work with Tip O'Neil. Compromise is no longer in the equation.

[C Moon]

21. I gotta say, though: you are lucky to have a neighbor like that.

I'm surrounded by GOP'rs—and I'm in California.
I'm not sure if they're voting for Trump, but there's a good chance.
And I agree with the others here: give your neighbor a little time before confronting.

[Mc Mike]

5. He's a good man. I'm proud that I supported him. Now Hillary and Bernie can take out trump trash.nt

[fleabiscuit]

7. Good on Bernie! I hope he hits it hard. eom

[hrmjustin]

8. I trust and believe Sanders is a man of his word!

God bless him for a good guy!

[mucifer]

9. I just hope loud protestors don't follow him around

I could really see that happening.

The good new is that 90% of us (his supporters) are backing Hillary.

[drm604]

12. Count me in as a Bernie supporter who is voting for Hillary.

There was never any doubt in my mind that I would support the primary winner.

[secondwind]

13. Same here... I wouldn't have it any other way.

[LiberalLovinLug]

15. Meanwhile back in the clown car

It evolved a little differently. Their runner-up was roundly booed off the stage after making it clear he was NOT supporting their nominee. Also noticeably different - the last President and vice President of their own party not invited.... Again

[Democat]

16. Together we can beat Trump

Thank you Bernie Sanders.

[riversedge]

20. I am curious as to how the Hillary camp will actually use

Bernie and his skills on the trail. Will he actually be on the stump? Alone? with others? I am glad he will be out there. Just wondering at this moment. We shall see.

[FarPoint]

22. I would like to see Sanders get on the bus tour...

Helps other down ballot campaigns too.

[displacedtexan]

24. Does anyone have his schedule of appearances?

I'd love a link if anyone has one.

[riderinthestorm]

28. Bernie's doing exactly what he promised he was going to do.

Despite the doubters and haters, he's always been a man of his word.

[Me.]

29. When?