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DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
3. He thinks he has nothing to lose. Actually he can lose his committee assignments and caucus rights.
Tue May 31, 2016, 09:15 AM
May 2016

He can spend the next two years in the Senate voting and then going home.

BillZBubb

(10,650 posts)
2. It is way passed time. Bernie made a huge tactical mistake giving Hillary a pass on this.
Tue May 31, 2016, 09:14 AM
May 2016

She's obviously been lying from the beginning and he let her get away with it.

Bernie's too nice. The Hillary fanatics always accuse him of running a dirty campaign, when in fact he left most of his ammunition in storage.

lagomorph777

(30,613 posts)
9. I think it was strategically brilliant to hold his tongue and let the facts emerge.
Tue May 31, 2016, 10:10 AM
May 2016

He comes out on the high ground.

Of course, you still see Hillary supporters upset because, in response to questions, he encouraged people to read the OIG report for themselves. If it was a "nothing burger" they wouldn't be upset, now would they?

Arkansas Granny

(31,514 posts)
4. Why? To give Trump more ammunition? Bernie has already lost the nomination, he could lose a lot
Tue May 31, 2016, 09:27 AM
May 2016

more by trying to trash Hillary at this point.

BillZBubb

(10,650 posts)
12. Geez, trump doesn't need anyone ot give him ammunition against Hillary. He's got tons.
Tue May 31, 2016, 01:44 PM
May 2016

Do you really think the republicans don't have much more lined up than you can even imagine?

Hillary is a target rich environment for political attacks. She makes it easy.

QC

(26,371 posts)
13. It would never occur to a gentle soul like Donald Trump
Tue May 31, 2016, 02:28 PM
May 2016

to attack an opponent if another person didn't put him up to it.

SamKnause

(13,091 posts)
5. I disagree.
Tue May 31, 2016, 09:31 AM
May 2016

Bernie is running an excellent campaign.

He is sticking to the issues.

He is getting his message out.

His rallies are electric.

His rallies are all welcoming, friendly, and joyous.

He is loved by millions of people in this country

and around the world.

He said he would run a clean campaign, and he has.

He said the e-mail situation was being handled, and it is.

He has earned the respect of millions.

He has earned the admiration of millions.

He has given hope to millions.

He is fighting like hell for this country and his supporters.

He has boundless energy and passion.

I can not believe the citizens of the U.S. have squandered

such a rare opportunity.

It is truly soul crushing.

reflection

(6,286 posts)
6. Nicely put, and I largely agree.
Tue May 31, 2016, 09:41 AM
May 2016

I just hope the message survives, and thrives, when the current messenger inevitably loses. I'm glad Bernie has at least been able to keep the needle pulled to the left, at least for awhile. All we can do is all we can do, and BS is no different. I admire him for his doggedness to continue to fight in the face of almost insurmountable odds.

SamKnause

(13,091 posts)
7. Thank you for your kind response.
Tue May 31, 2016, 09:53 AM
May 2016

I was expecting to be made fun of and demeaned for my

feelings and support for Bernie.

I know it is naive to trust a politician, but I think Bernie

is honest and sincere in his beliefs.

I justify my trust for him on endless hours of research, watching debates,

watching town halls, watching interviews, and watching old clips.

I don't think this country will get another chance at

righting the destructive path this country has been on.

mmonk

(52,589 posts)
10. No need to. Keep running on the issues brought forward.
Tue May 31, 2016, 10:12 AM
May 2016

If there is a problem coming from the investigation, that problem will take care of itself.

Ferd Berfel

(3,687 posts)
14. It's an issue of Judgment, arrogance, transparency, elitism
Tue May 31, 2016, 02:45 PM
May 2016

and more nasty crap.

Dunno, maybe it's time.

The republicans and M$M sure as HELL are going to - right up to November!
Why wait for an October Surprise when it's too late?

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