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stopbush

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8. After Pres Obama's rousing endorsement of Hillary at today's rally in NC

Tue Jul 5, 2016, 04:06 PM

Jul 2016

Sanders' endorsement would mean almost nothing.

The big D political guns are on the hustings showing the UNITY we need to win in a landslide this fall. Sanders' endorsement will be given begrudgingly, at best. How will that stack up against the glowing passion Obama exhibited for Hillary today? No comparison.

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What if Bernie endorses Hillary [View all] malaise Jul 2016 OP

Thinking it will have the most impact at the convention flamingdem Jul 2016 #1

I think it needs to be BEFORE the convention. MADem Jul 2016 #7

In that case he should flamingdem Jul 2016 #9

It would create drama and show some class, if he endorsed AT the convention.... RichGirl Jul 2016 #24

He should show up in unity--not bring a bunch of MADem Jul 2016 #25

It's losing its impact every single day that he waits. pnwmom Jul 2016 #11

In the short term the case could be made flamingdem Jul 2016 #14

If he's so irrelevant then why are you and so many others talking about him? jack_krass Jul 2016 #28

I would have loved to see Senator Sanders lapucelle Jul 2016 #2

I think it's past the point of mattering much, in terms of polls, anyway. MADem Jul 2016 #3

Indeed. calimary Jul 2016 #4

You're right re the convention malaise Jul 2016 #5

There probably won't be any WhiteTara Jul 2016 #30

I think Bernie's endorsement, if/when it comes, will be anti-climactic. Arkansas Granny Jul 2016 #6

At least it would free the SS detail. pandr32 Jul 2016 #10

Secret Service ends when SS determines it's safe to end protection. merrily Jul 2016 #32

That makes no sense pandr32 Jul 2016 #45

There were indications that he was not safe. merrily Jul 2016 #49

They were FLOTUS--not a small state senator pandr32 Jul 2016 #50

What does the title of FLOTUS have to do with danger? That's what SS protection is about, merrily Jul 2016 #54

For being a frugal man with his money, he is very WhiteTara Jul 2016 #36

Not his decision. SS decides. 840high Jul 2016 #38

When he's no longer a "candidate" he WhiteTara Jul 2016 #41

Precisely! pandr32 Jul 2016 #46

After Pres Obama's rousing endorsement of Hillary at today's rally in NC stopbush Jul 2016 #8

Bernie is irrelevant rock Jul 2016 #12

You have to know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold 'em obamanut2012 Jul 2016 #13

Don't forget what Bernie has done for the party flamingdem Jul 2016 #15

+1,000 malaise Jul 2016 #17

Whew flamingdem Jul 2016 #19

...!100++++ 840high Jul 2016 #39

If he endoeses Hillary tonight then he endorses Hillary tonight. Autumn Jul 2016 #16

It's only important to those who think it's important seabeckind Jul 2016 #18

It makes no difference other than some Hillary supporters feel Autumn Jul 2016 #20

Never happen... Blue_Tires Jul 2016 #21

Best for him just to stay away and not endorse. N/t. roamer65 Jul 2016 #22

I don't think it matters anymore mcar Jul 2016 #23

After saying on video that he is going to vote for her, MADem Jul 2016 #27

A bit? WhiteTara Jul 2016 #37

Could care less if he ever endorses her. giftedgirl77 Jul 2016 #26

I hope not... Mike Nelson Jul 2016 #29

I don't think it matters at this point MaggieD Jul 2016 #31

"Converted" to Hillary or, dflprincess Jul 2016 #34

Many don't get that, we still want Bernie, but trump needs to lose. Nt Logical Jul 2016 #42

He won't LoverOfLiberty Jul 2016 #33

Bernie has a lot to lose jamese777 Jul 2016 #35

I would hope no one is vindictive. 840high Jul 2016 #40

Honestly, I think he has waited so long, it really doesn't matter one bit. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #43

What if unicorns swallowed rainbow bubble gum and then farted? The Second Stone Jul 2016 #44

Interesting pandr32 Jul 2016 #47

Only bubble gum, and yes it does. Come to my house sometime and The Second Stone Jul 2016 #48

Vaudeville isn't dead, that's just how it smells! Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #52

At this point? liberal N proud Jul 2016 #51

He will endorse next Tuesday, from what I'm hearing. emulatorloo Jul 2016 #53