Who Do You Think Will Be Bernie's Important Endorsement Announcement Tonight?

[Segami]

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Who do you think this mystery endorser will be tonight?

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	Elizabeth Warren
	9 (45%)
	Joe Biden
	0 (0%)
	Martin O'Malley
	1 (5%)
	Celebrity
	1 (5%)
	Politician/Governor/Senator/Rep
	2 (10%)
	Business Corporation
	0 (0%)
	Teamsters Union
	0 (0%)
	Firefighters Union
	0 (0%)
	Major Bank (lol)
	0 (0%)
	Other
	7 (35%)
	1 DU member did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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[DisgustipatedinCA]

1. I'm going with Other: Bill Clinton because screw it, I don't have money riding on it.

But I'll keep my actual hopes and dreams to myself until 3PM PST.

[Segami]

3. You think Bill Clinton is going to endorse Bernie tonight?

Am I reading your post correctly?

[DisgustipatedinCA]

4. You read the words correctly, but maybe not the tone. I was kidding.

Thus the inference that I would lose money if I were to wager on this.

I do hope we have a significant endorsement coming, but I do realize full-well that it will not be Bill Clinton. For what it's worth, I'm almost certain it won't be Joe Biden either--but that would be really nice.

[Cali_Democrat]

2. Donald Trump?

Bernie says he's going after Trump supporters:

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/12/bernie-sanders-donald-trump-217147

Maybe Trump says "fuck it" and endorses him?

[enid602]

44. endorse

I was thinking Baskin Robbins, as he already has Ben & Jerry.

[bklyncowgirl]

5. Here's a longshot but a fun one: The Boss

Springsteen's been uncharacteristically quiet over Trump's using "Born in the U.S.A" at his events. This would give him a chance to take Trump down publicly--and of course his biggest fan Chris Christie too.

My other choice: Jimmy Carter.

[winter is coming]

6. Kinda hope you're wrong. Not sure I could take a year of "Bern in the U.S.A." n/t

[bklyncowgirl]

9. Oh God that could get annoying.

[daleanime]

18. Yes.....

that would be. And I'm speaking as a fan of both.

[Motown_Johnny]

13. don't you mean 9 years...... ? n/t

[winter is coming]

15. Nah. Item One on Bernie's first SOTU address would be to ask everyone to

Please stop playing that song!!!

[Motown_Johnny]

17. I think it could replace "Hail To The Chief"! n/t

[Segami]

8. Aaah,...President Carter....thats a good pick!

I would think that definitely falls under important endorsement.

[bklyncowgirl]

11. I don't know if Carter's in any shape to travel to New Hampsire though.

He's cancer free but likely still pretty weak. I'd love to see it though.

[CoffeeCat]

45. For Bernie to call a press conference

This has got to be a heavyweight.

My guess is that it's someone on DC--because doing the press conference in NH makes it easier for a west coaster to endorse then get back to work/home quickly.

I think it's a big DC politician OR

a big medical association or organization (American Medical Association) that could lend major credibility to Bernie's healthcare plan, which is under attack from the entire lying Clinton family tree.

The AMA would shut the lying tree (and all its apples) down real quick.

[PoiBoy]

7. Could you clarify please..?

...a link or something..?

This is the first I'm hearing about this and I'd love to tune in..!!

[Segami]

10. NYT Link...

http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2016/01/14/bernie-sanders-heads-to-new-hampshire-following-his-momentum-there/

[PoiBoy]

27. Thank You...!!!

[Motown_Johnny]

12. I think it is a little early to roll out Warren, assuming she would be willing to endorse him.

We are still about 2 weeks from Iowa. IMO, that means we are a week or so early for that large an endorsement (but then again, what do I know?).


Robert Reich was one of Bill Clinton's economic advisers and is pretty well known and liked in our party. He has also made some pretty strong statements which seem to support Bernie's view on economics.

One example: (sticking to 4 paragraph rule so this may not be as concise as I would like)


http://robertreich.org/post/130820178090

^snip^

Bernie Sanders says break them up and resurrect the Glass-Steagall Act that once separated investment from commercial banking.

Hillary Clinton says charge them a bit more and oversee them more carefully.


VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV


Given all this, Hillary Clinton’s proposals would only invite more dilution and finagle.

The only way to contain the Street’s excesses is with reforms so big, bold, and public they can’t be watered down – busting up the biggest banks and resurrecting Glass-Steagall.



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I say Reich now, and if possible, Warren in a week.

[Segami]

19. I'm going to go out on a ledge....

...and say Martin O'Malley is going to drop out and endorse Bernie Sanders with his 4.6% supporters. Its a stretch but O'Malley just barely squeaked into the next debate where NBC set the floor minimum at 5%. He's still a young man and will survive to come back and fight another day.........progressives will remember his endorsement......JMO....

I don't have any money riding on my pick so bold I'll go........

[Motown_Johnny]

23. I think O'Malley is just on a trial run for 2024

It would make more sense for him to go through the process to at least New Hampshire if I am right.

He would also gain more exposure if he dropped out and stayed neutral for a while. Then you have him endorse a little before Super Tuesday.


He is an even bigger get than Warren. I think it is way early for him to be rolled out. Besides, this would be a terrible way to tell his supporters he is dropping out.


Then again, what do I know?

[brooklynite]

28. A candidate dropping out would leak.

[Motown_Johnny]

30. That is what we need single payer for!

Oh wait, not that kind of leak.


Sorry



Yes, bad joke.. and kinda gross.... but I couldn't help myself.

[NorthCarolina]

29. Interesting...

but if so, why NH and not MD? To keep it under wraps until the announcement? I see your point that a Bernie endorsement by O'Malley could be a feather in his cap for the future. It's becoming quite obvious that the Clinton era is pretty much dead, so what you say seems quite plausible as he looks ahead.

Biden or Warren I don't think would be ready to publicly endorse this early in the game.

[Segami]

34. The longer he waits, the less leverage he maintains

if Bernie begins to surge.

I don't know.....but Martin could turn a loss into a future gain if he decides to retool......He could play kingmaker at this critical junction.

[Agschmid]

38. That's a big ledge, be careful.

[elleng]

57. Glad you don't have any money riding on it, as I just received this e.mail:

We're in.

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[Bjorn Against]

22. I am pretty sure Reich has already endorsed him

Reich has been promoting Bernie since the time he entered the race, while I am not sure that he has actually said the word "endorse" he has said so many positive things about Bernie that everyone already knows he is a supporter. I am pretty certain the announcement tonight is not him because when they tease a major announcement like this they want there to be some element of surprise and Reich is already known to be a Bernie supporter.

[Motown_Johnny]

24. From his facebook page

although it was from June, I am not aware of any change.

https://www.facebook.com/RBReich/posts/1018299474849315

^snip^

Several of you have asked me to endorse Bernie Sanders’ candidacy for president. As chairman of the board of Common Cause, a non-partisan citizens' group dedicated to getting big money out of politics, I don't feel free to endorse any candidate. But let me say I think highly of Bernie, agree with just about everything he says and stands for, and am thrilled he’s in the race. His voice and conviction have already added immeasurably to the national conversation about America’s staggering inequality and what we must do about it. And I’m encouraged that apparently so many of you are backing him.

[Bjorn Against]

36. Interesting, that tells me that he won't ever endorse Bernie officially

I do think that he pretty much already has given Bernie his unofficial endorsement however. Even if he won't say the word "endorse" his words make it very obvious who he supports.

[Motown_Johnny]

39. That was from June. Bernie has a real shot at winning now.

I think the calculation might have changed based on recent polling.


If he really wants to get money out of politics, and I think he does, getting Bernie elected is the way to go.

[Bjorn Against]

43. He did give a very good reason for not officially endorsing however

If he is heading a non-partisan organization then he really can't endorse without leaving that organization first. He really doesn't need to officially endorse though, anyone who has read the things he has said recently already knows he supports Bernie.

[Motown_Johnny]

49. I could easily be wrong.

We should know in less than an hour.

[Voice for Peace]

48. I believe he has already been 'out' for some time.

I'm intrigued by the secrecy.

[daleanime]

14. Don't know who.....

but I have several that I would love it to be.

[Bjorn Against]

16. I am going to throw Jon Stewart's name out there

I know it is a bit of a long shot, but it would not surprise me if he were a Bernie supporter and his name is big enough that it could provide some serious momentum.

[Segami]

21. Thats a good pick also.....

Jon is much respected and very passionate about issues.

[Skwmom]

58. I think he's pretty fed up with the Big Con too.

It was great when he called Dodd-Frank what it is - B.S.

Good rule of thumb - ignore the title and look at the content. You'd be surprised how many times they don't match up.

[MelungeonWoman]

20. An endorsement from Jesse Jackson Sr. would be wonderful. n/t

[Bjorn Against]

26. I think there is a very good chance that Jessie Jackson will endorse Bernie

I do not think that endorsement will be announced tonight however. If Jessie Jackson endorses I would expect that endorsement to be announced in South Carolina rather than New Hampshire.

[Robbins]

32. actully

I have thought of this.you would think this would wait after NH leading into SC which is why i considered it a wild thought of mine.
although maybe bernie wants to start ot build momentum for post NH.he does have a rally scheduled next week In Alabama.

[Motown_Johnny]

35. Then why not do that endorsement in Alabama?

That would make even bigger news. Rev. Jackson's effect on Iowa would be nominal given that it is mostly white and most people there have already made up their minds.

If Bernie does win Iowa, then the endorsement in Alabama would be huge news. If he does not win Iowa then the endorsement in Alabama would help regain the momentum going into New Hampshire.


I think that endorsement is coming, just not yet.

[Motown_Johnny]

33. I think that comes right before South Carolina.

Rev. Jackson is much loved among the AA community, and as Bill Clinton reminded us in '08, Jesse Jackson won South Carolina (too).

[brooklynite]

25. It's not Biden - his travel plans aren't a secret...

it's not a celebrity. Why make a lot of hoopla for something so inconsequential?

It's not Warren. The twitterverse would have leaked it by now.

Please continue.

[JonLeibowitz]

52. My guess is "The Nation" and it really isn't a secret so people here will be disappointed. n/t

[brooklynite]

59. Told ya...

[Champion Jack]

31. J.R. "BoB" Dobbs?

[EdwardBernays]

40. Hahahahah

Lol

[cascadiance]

37. Maybe a post mortem endorsement from David Bowie...

Though I shouldn't try to put words in his mouth, because he was such a great man whether he were to do that or not. His life's actions taking on MTV for what they did to black artists, and many other work he's done speak for itself. But the timing would be that this would happen about now if he did have such an announcement in what appear to be many post-mortem announcements he had planned earlier.

Maybe Howard Dean's brother James Dean personally endorsing Bernie, right after DFA's endorsement was announced for Bernie. Would be consistent as leader of the DFA for him to do so. Perhaps that would lead to a more "quiet" Dean Scream on Howard's part?

[KittyWampus]

41. He's already got Mia Farrow. Who could be more important than that?

[Hiraeth]

50. *snort*

[emulatorloo]

42. Politician or union

[Metric System]

46. Santa

[Nanjeanne]

47. Robert Reich

basing this on the letter the Sanders campaign said they received from 170 economists endorsing his plan to reform Wall Street.

[SoCalMusicLover]

51. Don't Think It's Going To Be Elizabeth

Would be great if it was, but I sense that she is going to wait a while longer before endorsing a candidate.

It could be a fellow Senator, but not Ms Warren.

[Fearless]

53. How about a Kennedy?

[Truprogressive85]

54. Paul Krik

Former DNC chairman

[virtualobserver]

55. Lloyd Blankfein

he feels the Bern!

[Luminous Animal]

56. I think it is going to be an important New Hampshire endorsement rather than one of

national importance.

[NCTraveler]

60. Kick for awesomeness. Nt