Bernie should decline speaking at the national convention

[Cheese Sandwich]

He sucks with teleprompters. It will be horrible.

It also would signal that while he supports the nominee he isn't really too gung ho about it.

[SFnomad]

1. You need to quit feeding on those sour grapes ... Sanders is a better person than you cheerleaders

that's for sure.

[DURHAM D]

2. Did you see his speech tonight?

Not so sure.

[ReRe]

3. I seen his speech tonight...

... it just wrapped up, as a matter of fact. What was wrong with his speech in your eyes?

[bjo59]

6. Yes, thanks for asking! Such a fantastic speech and such a fantastic response!

[One Black Sheep]

4. That would be very serious, if he did that, he may as well boycott the convention.

That would be devastating if he declined to give a speech, not sure he would want to go that far!

[virgogal]

5. It may surprise you to know,but speeches were actually

given prior to the invention of teleprompters.

Bernie will do just fine.

[Jennylynn]

8. Heh

[rusty fender]

7. That'll show them!

[MADem]

9. He will practice and he will be fine--and he will say he will be DAMNED before he gives the WH to

the GOP. He will get a huge cheer for that line.

He will be focused and enthusiastic and his supporters (the real ones, not the Trumpers and Paulbots and other disruptors 'faking' an enthusiasm for him to shit-stir) will take his cue and help elect Hillary.

Mash those sour grapes into juice, and add four tablespoons of sugar.

[JaneyVee]

10. Did anyone invite him?

[larkrake]

14. Invite him? Hes a candidate with half the delegates, are you insane? Stop hating

Jesus christ, get your head on straight!

[liberal_at_heart]

11. That's exactly what they want, for him to just go away.

He should speak at the convention and demand the Democratic platform be changed to secure our democratic elections and to help average Americans , not Corporate CEOs. He needs to be a continual thorn in their side for as long as it takes.

[Cheese Sandwich]

12. Yeah maybe. That's would be good. But it seems like the conventions are so scripted and such theater

If he reads off a teleprompter I think it's going to come across as really unnatural.

Plus even though he is going to endorse the nominee, does it really have to be a big speech? Can't it just be a press release? And then he can focus his main energy on building a organization to carry on the "revolution".

[larkrake]

17. agreed. His movement does not hinge on the nomination, it will defeat Trump and Republicans

Nationwide. If the DNC wants to commit suicide, its not his fault. Be that thorn Bernie, alongside Warren, shake the tree

[larkrake]

13. why? he will have half the votes and he needs to ask his followers to vote for Hill

we know their differences, valid ones, but he will not let Trump win. I am in a blue state so I dont have to swallow the bile and vote for her. I will vote down ticket only.

Bernie does not need a teleprompter. The DNC cannot improve on his words. I hope he validates the movement and calls for the revolution to continue

[Cheese Sandwich]

16. I'm afraid he will be roped into speaking dishonest praises of Clinton.

I think he should skip speaking to send a message. We're going to vote to keep Trump out but we don't support the platform of the Democrats. It's a very regressive, conservative, platform in some ways. Bernie has had such a great career as an independent. I just hate the thought of him channeling the whole movement into the Democratic Party. I think he should build some progressive democratic socialist organization outside. He should do what he promised and endorse Hillary Clinton. He should attend the convention, he has delegates there, and complete his responsibilities. But then he should be clear that while he is voting for Clinton it's only a lesser of two evils.

[larkrake]

18. Bernie wont be roped and he will endorse Hillary, but he wont praise her. Thats enough

He never expected to win this. He set out to raise a movement and succeeded. Hail to the chief in the only war I am willing to support. It would be moving if his delegates sang the Sound of Silence, since it is the DNC that subscribes to silence of the masses, but no one is that brave.

[riderinthestorm]

15. Clintons are already signalling he won't get a speaking slot anyway.

They're notoriously, viciously vindictive. Bernie knows the handwriting on the wall.

I bet his seniority and committee chairmanships are stripped within days of the convention ending for daring to challenge her coronation and actually being too damn effective.

He has nothing to lose by going out with a bang. Can't be . bought off with a lucrative big Pharma lobbying gig (cough*Howard Dean)

[larkrake]

20. I doubt that- they would lose alot of votes. Hill will never control Congress

and he has done nothing wrong. The DNC has only 3 rd wayers in the Senate. Bernie will be fine

[riderinthestorm]

21. Oh he's committed massive havoc on Hillary’s coronation

He will be punished.

Count on it.

The trial balloons are already floating here and elsewhere @ how Team Clinton is salivating at the prospect of destroying him.

[dana_b]

19. ONLY if she is the nominee though

otherwise it would be.... weird.


LOL!! You know I'm teasing. Yeah, I doubt he would do that. Most of us would REALLY want to hear what he says if he doesn't win the nomination.