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Ken Burch

(50,254 posts)
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 09:49 PM Jun 2016

It's to the good of the party, and of HRC as a candidate, for the Sanders movement to continue.

The Sanders campaign is now for all practical purposes over. The Sanders movement goes on, and should go on.

This movement has harnessed a lot of energy, and restored the belief in political action for a large group of previously alienated people. No one who wants progressive change has any reason to see either of these developments as anything but positive.

What we have fought for and will continue to fight is complimentary to the cause of building support for HRC, and just as importantly, support for Democratic gains in the House and Senate in. And the issues we champion are complimentary to HRC's agenda, because it is still necessary to make sure that the fight for economic justice(a fight that involves making life better for all of us)is given a priority just as strong as the fight(a fight we all always supported, primary rhetoric to the contrary) for a society free of instutional bigotry.

Be happy that the commitment continues and that the energy and enthusiasm will be part of the election and of what happens after the election. Nothing but good comes of this.


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It's to the good of the party, and of HRC as a candidate, for the Sanders movement to continue. (Original Post) Ken Burch Jun 2016 OP
Yep Lazy Daisy Jun 2016 #1
If this is the idea, it would be helpful if he endorsed her EffieBlack Jun 2016 #2
Just a matter of time. n/t. Ken Burch Jun 2016 #3
I'd prefer if he endorses Hillary before the convention, but he's gonna do what he does. DanTex Jun 2016 #4
It's all good. Just trust in that. Ken Burch Jun 2016 #5
Totally agree. n/t Triana Jun 2016 #6
Movement yes, campaign no. nt TeamPooka Jun 2016 #7
The campaign is done. That has been made clear. n/t. Ken Burch Jun 2016 #8
How so? Did he congratulate Hillary? grossproffit Jun 2016 #11
It's better for the nation and the world... Orsino Jun 2016 #9
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #10
Ignorance lives in your post. Glad you have so much disdain for millions of your fellow Americans. zonkers Jun 2016 #14
Welcome to ignore. Hiraeth Jun 2016 #15
I suspect I am in good company. zonkers Jun 2016 #16
Agree Johnny2X2X Jun 2016 #12
I noticed... JSup Jun 2016 #13
Sanders should stay in the race to the convention. skidoo Jun 2016 #17

Orsino

(37,428 posts)
9. It's better for the nation and the world...
Fri Jun 24, 2016, 12:21 PM
Jun 2016

...to have a candidate still stumping for the change we need so badly, beyond what conventional wisdom tells us is pragmatic. I think he is badly needed to help offset the lowering of the bar accomplushed by Trump's mere presence.

Response to Ken Burch (Original post)

 

zonkers

(5,865 posts)
14. Ignorance lives in your post. Glad you have so much disdain for millions of your fellow Americans.
Fri Jun 24, 2016, 03:01 PM
Jun 2016

Johnny2X2X

(19,060 posts)
12. Agree
Fri Jun 24, 2016, 02:45 PM
Jun 2016

It's for the good of the party and the people for Bernie to continue to fight for his policies. However, this continued campaign cannot be all about attacks on Hillary, she is our candidate and she needs our support.

JSup

(740 posts)
13. I noticed...
Fri Jun 24, 2016, 02:56 PM
Jun 2016

...during his last speech he didn't mention Hillary once.

I think he's done talking about the primaries and is moving on to the GE; he can't just 'steer' his supporters like a car so I think he's trying to help as many of them as he can transition. The faster he 'turns', the more people 'fall out'.

The endorsement will come when it comes. Trying to 'force' him to endorse wouldn't give us a real endorsement.

And I agree with the premise of the OP; his issues all things that are important to me as well.

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