Pelosi Defends Sanders...again.

[Barack_America]

Every time the "drop out, Bernie!" calls reach a fever pitch, Nancy comes out to say, "not so fast".

Highly curious and highly interesting.

National party leaders have become increasingly concerned that Sanders's extended primary contest with Hillary Clinton will bruise the Democrats' image while distracting from the party's ultimate fight against Donald Trump.

But Pelosi hailed Sanders for energizing young voters, arguing that his appeal will play to the advantage of all Democrats in November.

"Bernie Sanders is a positive force in the Democratic Party," Pelosi said during a press briefing in the Capitol.

"He has awakened in some people an interest in the political process that wasn't there. He has encouraged young people to channel their interest in public service and community leadership into a political place, because this is where decisions are made that'll affect their future and their lives. And I think that's positive...

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/280609-pelosi-defends-sanders-a-positive-force-for-dems

[Chasstev365]

1. Maybe she knows something about the Clinton Foundation we don't, but suspect.

[Barack_America]

4. She doesn't want Bernie to drop out...

...or at least she doesn't want to appear to want this.

Maybe she knows something about Clinton, or maybe she's just worried about her constituents and her own ass.

Time will, perhaps, tell.

[HooptieWagon]

32. She's the House Minority Leader.

A) She probably gets courtesy call updates on the general status of the FBI criminal investigation.

B) she's probably not too thrilled with DWS losing all the house seats, possibly recognizes the Clinton Victory Fund is taking resources from the state parties (which might be used to help Congressional candidates) and laundering it to go into the Clinton coffers in pursuit of her precious. On the other hand, Sanders brings a bunch of newly-registered Democrats to the polls, especially young people, that will create a big advantage for the Democratic Party for many years.

[Barack_America]

34. Pretty much.

God, I hope she...someone...anyone in the party realizes we are throwing away a generation of Democratic dominance for Hillary-Fucking-Clinton.

[pangaia]

2. What is she up to? I do not trust her one bit..

[jeff47]

17. Sanders has a massive donor list now. That is what she is up to. (nt)

[Old Codger]

3. Yes

"He has awakened in some people an interest in the political process that wasn't there. He has encouraged young people to channel their interest in public service and community leadership into a political place, because this is where decisions are made that'll affect their future and their lives. And I think that's positive

He has also made many of us much more aware of the corruption and lies in-bedded in our political process and our candidates..

[amborin]

5. don't trust Pelosi, not sure what this is about; maybe wants to keep her position? IDK

[jeff47]

18. She realizes Sander's donor list is far more important than Clinton's feelings. (nt)

[senz]

29. That could be it. I realized today we've become political gold.

Interesting, considering how marginalized we've been.

[morningfog]

6. She had a cinstituency and a congress.

Bernie will return to the senate with popularity and a bull horn.

[senz]

7. Nancy Pelosi is one of the few big Dems not to endorse the Hill.

Like Elizabeth Warren, she has courage. It surprised me.

[TwilightZone]

21. Both will endorse her once the nomination is official.

They understand the stakes in November.

They're also both very politically savvy. I think they understand that a united front shown after the nomination once all eyes are on November is more important than a short-term bump during the primaries.

[shanti]

23. Jerry brown

Hasn't endorsed anyone either. Hmmmm

[anotherproletariat]

8. Everyone knows that Hillary has won, Nancy is doing her part to try and appease the Sanders

people. We need our leaders to speak out this way. Even if they only get 10% of his supporters, it's more than will be achieved by fighting back against Sanders' rhetoric.

[CobaltBlue]

9. anotherproletariat—You encourage me…

to strengthen my support for Bernie Sanders.

Thank you!

[anotherproletariat]

10. I know the feeling. I was pretty lackluster about politics when I first came here...

now I am canvassing for Hillary 4 times a week! Sometimes we all need a kick in the pants.

[Barack_America]

13. Oh yeah, of all possible Dems, she was the one to give you a tingle?

I believe that bit about you being "lackluster about politics".

[CobaltBlue]

14. anotherproletariat—What ever the Hillary campaign is paying you—it’s not enough.

[anotherproletariat]

35. CobaltBlue - Those of us with open minds know that Hillary is the best one to lead this country.

She is supremely qualified and has experience in every part of government. Don't worry, we will be in good hands.

[senz]

36. She was mediocre as a Senator and disastrous as SOS.

I don't think her experience is very good at all.

[anotherproletariat]

37. She was widely praised for both jobs at the time. By virtually all Democrats.

(Repubs have never liked her, another piece of evidence that she must be doing something right.)

[senz]

40. Her Iraq & Patriot act votes. Her blunders in Libya, Honduras, Syria.

All of which cost the lives of many innocent people. Her underhanded deals between weapons manufacturers and third world counties negotiated via huge sums paid to the Clinton Foundation -- and negotiated on a private email server.

For more about her Senate career, click on the right side of my sig line.

[anotherproletariat]

41. I go to school in NYC, and everyone I talk to from there understands the Iraq and Patriot act votes.

Particularly since those votes were not even close, she did what her constituents wanted. It may have been a political move, but she was representing those from her state (the whole state, not just The City)...which was her job. The Clinton Foundation lies you bring up have all been debunked, and in fact it has been shown to be one of the most efficient charitable foundations. I've seen all of that right wing propaganda about her, I stopped being interested a while ago.

[CobaltBlue]

43. anotherproletariat—I didn’t know you earn over $100k per year.…

You’re a key part of the desired demographics of the neoliberal [D]iet Republican Party.

[pangaia]

27. Boy, that's the way to make friends alrighty.

[cui bono]

11. She knows who CA likes.

It's just self-preservation. Remember, impeachment was off the table.

.

[icecreamfan]

31. ^This

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

12. Calm down people quick to discard her comments...

Why must we assume a message of respect must come with some ulterior motive?

[senz]

26. Yes, so far she has been supportive.

We should support those who support us. Or at least not alienate them.

[NWCorona]

15. I actually think Nancy Pelosi is on Bernie's short list for VP

Her credentials are better that Hillary's.

[Barack_America]

16. THAT is an interesting comment.

And not a bad thought at all, strategically speaking.

[NWCorona]

22. She has stayed very neutral through out this and even has come to his defense when needed.

[senz]

20. Her credentials are a thousand times better than Hillary's.

Although that would make for an elderly ticket.

[NWCorona]

24. I'm not concerned about that.

Everyone thought McCain wouldn't make it one term.

I for one can respect the wisdom that only comes with age. That's why trust is crucial.

[senz]

25. I've been thinking Nina Turner.

She's not very well known, but she is an amazing communicator, thinks on her feet beautifully, is smart and inspiring. I am very impressed with her; she is exceptional.

And I have an uneasy feeling about Pelosi.

[NWCorona]

30. I'm not saying she's my choice only that I can see the reasoning.

My only prerequisite for me is that it be a woman. A minority would be great.

I like Nina too!

[nadinbrzezinski]

28. Strategically that gives him a strong

support, but a solidly blue state... not bad

[Waiting For Everyman]

45. She would be a smart choice.

A woman, from California, and knows everything about Congress. Also she has an Eastern following, being from Baltimore and Mayor Tommy D'Alesandro's daughter. There's no doubt that anything he needed her to do, she would do well.

And I think more of her than before, for resisting the Hillary bandwagon which takes some character.

[NWCorona]

46. Big time resisting and the pressure must be intense.

[2cannan]

33. Being in the House, she has probably worked with him longer and knows him better than others. nt

[senz]

38. Good point. He was very effective in the House, too.

She would have a high opinion of him.

Click on my sig line for some of Bernie's achievements.

[demwing]

39. This costs Pelosi nothing

If she thinks Hillary has it in the bag, this Bernie detour wont stop the inevitable, and if she doesn't - if she's' surreptitiously feelin the Bern? Win-win for her

[Skwmom]

42. And he is the only reason some people haven't already left this party.

[highprincipleswork]

44. That is very interesting. Not a big fan, but anytime someone does something right I applaud!