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Iamaartist

(3,300 posts)
Tue May 31, 2016, 10:14 AM May 2016

California Gov. Brown praises Sanders, endorses Clinton.....and counting 72 delegates

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/jerry-brown-endorses-hillary-clinton-223723



California Gov. Jerry Brown is “deeply impressed” with Bernie Sanders’ campaign, but next week he will cast his vote in the state’s Democratic primary for Hillary Clinton, praising the former secretary of state as the best candidate to prevent a Donald Trump victory in November.

“I have closely watched the primaries and am deeply impressed with how well Bernie Sanders has done,” Brown wrote in an open letter to California Democrats and independents published Tuesday. “He has driven home the message that the top one percent has unfairly captured way too much of America’s wealth, leaving the majority of people far behind. In 1992, I attempted a similar campaign.”

Clinton, however, “has convincingly made the case that she knows how to get things done and has the tenacity and skill to advance the Democratic agenda,” he continued, noting that she has gotten nearly 3 million more votes than Sanders and leads by hundreds of delegates.

“In other words, Clinton’s lead is insurmountable and Democrats have shown — by millions of votes — that they want her as their nominee,” Brown said. “But there is more at stake than mere numbers.”









wow wow...OMG...............
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California Gov. Brown praises Sanders, endorses Clinton.....and counting 72 delegates (Original Post) Iamaartist May 2016 OP
Delegates Iamaartist May 2016 #1
nail in the coffin as sanders was hoping for his endorsement beachbum bob May 2016 #2
I am glad Gov Brown did it now. It is beyond me, why those badgering riversedge May 2016 #4
The nasty backlash Jerry Brown is receiving from Bernie or Bust is sickening. riversedge May 2016 #3
When Obama does there will big time bashing,from him..I can almost see it now.. Iamaartist May 2016 #5
Just consider that inevitable bashing of Obama as par for the course, and what both Republicans BlueCaliDem May 2016 #6
Before Cali votes it will be closer to 30 realmirage May 2016 #7
Oh oh, time to storm the capital. nt fleabiscuit May 2016 #8
 

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
2. nail in the coffin as sanders was hoping for his endorsement
Tue May 31, 2016, 10:34 AM
May 2016

I am surprise by the timing as best case I saw, brown would wait until the convention


the effect of sanders is driving super delegates into coalescing around hillary....as its apparent that bernies end game is exactly what he is doing

seek and destroy

riversedge

(69,730 posts)
3. The nasty backlash Jerry Brown is receiving from Bernie or Bust is sickening.
Tue May 31, 2016, 10:44 AM
May 2016

I have not looked yet--but no surprise.

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The nasty backlash Jerry Brown is receiving from Bernie or Bust is sickening. Just wait until President Obama endorses Hillary. #ImWithHer

Iamaartist

(3,300 posts)
5. When Obama does there will big time bashing,from him..I can almost see it now..
Tue May 31, 2016, 11:02 AM
May 2016

I haven't seen that yet....but I am sure Gov Brown is going to get a lot bashing...unreal

Does he really think they're not going to give it to a real Dem..who is winning....

BlueCaliDem

(15,438 posts)
6. Just consider that inevitable bashing of Obama as par for the course, and what both Republicans
Tue May 31, 2016, 11:31 AM
May 2016

and the extreme-left have been doing since he was inaugurated. No diff, so no big deal.

 

realmirage

(2,117 posts)
7. Before Cali votes it will be closer to 30
Tue May 31, 2016, 12:52 PM
May 2016

There are 2 small primaries even the press are forgetting about in their recent articles

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