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merrily

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

Fri Jul 8, 2016, 01:03 AM

Jul 2016

danger, not job titles. Getting Secret Service protection is not like getting a bigger office or more assistants because of your job title.

And, of course, the size of the state is irrelevant to anything, per the Framers. S

o, you've cited two factors that could not be more irrelevant to the need for Social Service protection. His office was shot at and the building where his staffers were staying was ransacked. That's why his campaign requested Secret Service protection, not simply because he was a candidate. He was a candidate for a long time before his campaign requested protection and only four of the entire Republican field got protection. It's about being in danger as a result of being a federal candidate or a federal official, not simply being a candidate.

I've already said that the Secret Service determination that danger no longer exists may coincide with the convention, so what is your point?

Stop fighting the primary.

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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