Sanders to skip debate unless Clinton agrees to future showdowns

[NurseJackie]

147. You're right... I hadn't thought of it that way.

The subtext of all this does have a lot to do with negotiating skills, or negotiating techniques. What can we deduce from this?

Of course there's no way for me (or anyone) to know for certain what's actually being said behind the scenes... but if the outcome is that Bernie ends up not participating, it would be very logical for observers to conclude that he'd given a "my-way-or-the-highway" ultimatum, and was unwilling to negotiate.

I can definitely understand how such an approach would thrill many of his supporters ... but analytical observers may conclude (and point out) that being immovable and unwilling to negotiate on anything ends up with nothing being accomplished. Hillary's team would not hesitate point that out, and it would end up hurting Bernie's campaign.

Ultimately, I believe he's bluffing and that cooler heads will prevail. I think there will be a debate. But... if not, then... oh well.

Go, Hillary!