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TomCADem

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16. But Bernie Has Nothing to Lose. Hillary Still Needed A Democratic Party

Sun May 29, 2016, 10:20 PM

May 2016

Unlike Bernie, Hillary could not just blow up the Democratic party behind her in 2008 by claiming it was corrupt, rigged, etc. At the time, Hillary knew there was chance that President Obama would not win, but she could not be seen as the reason why he lost. She might need the party in 2012. So, Hillary vigorously supported Obama in 2008 at the end.

Bernie has no such limitations. This is his last rodeo. If he does not win, there is no downside for him to bring down the whole building around him, or just stay on the sidelines during the general election. He is not going to be running for President again, so he needs to go all-in. He will not have a chance to run for President again, and that is the most important thing.

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Sanders: Federal report on Clinton emails requires 'a hard look' [View all] TomCADem May 2016 OP

All this guy has done is attack the party he claims to have joined liberal N proud May 2016 #1

+1 SunSeeker May 2016 #3

Yep. Kingofalldems May 2016 #5

Hillary Clinton was far worse to Barack Obama in 2008 than Bernie Sanders is being to Hillary now. LS_Editor May 2016 #12

But Bernie Has Nothing to Lose. Hillary Still Needed A Democratic Party TomCADem May 2016 #16

You make some good points. LS_Editor May 2016 #25

You got that right.You got that right. ImaPolitico May 2016 #30

Yes! Let the purity trials begin! askeptic May 2016 #39

Your wrong! Pauldg47 May 2016 #42

You provide nothing to say otherwise liberal N proud May 2016 #60

Maybe he is just ethical... TipTok May 2016 #43

Ethical? HillareeeHillaraah May 2016 #58

When does Hillary start to take responsibility for her own actions? raindaddy May 2016 #55

Right wing which hunts don't count liberal N proud May 2016 #61

The hard look agincourt May 2016 #2

Bernie has already lost jmowreader May 2016 #4

HuffPo - A Bernie Win in California Could Crush Clinton�s Presidential Chances TomCADem May 2016 #11

"Bernie is doing Democrats a favor by destroying, tearing down Hillary"? Zorro May 2016 #19

Bernie Explained His Superdelegate Strategy for States Clinton Won TomCADem May 2016 #20

Sanders is going off the rails ImaPolitico May 2016 #32

Save the maps jmowreader May 2016 #21

He lost, and now he's proving himself to be a loser nt geek tragedy May 2016 #46

I don't know where this is headed bucolic_frolic May 2016 #6

Bernie has the following of millions of Democrats who do not want Clinton. jalan48 May 2016 #9

Actually, Bernie Has Non-Democrats TomCADem May 2016 #10

Oh, then Hillary has no worries about beating Trump. jalan48 May 2016 #17

As Bernie Notes, He Is Stronger Because He Does Not Rely On Democrats Alone... TomCADem May 2016 #23

Yes and Clinton has millions of Democrats who support her and so far shes leading in delegates cstanleytech May 2016 #13

Bernie already has said he wouldn't run if he loses the primary. jalan48 May 2016 #14

Doesn't look like it. ImaPolitico May 2016 #34

Sanders is becoming more pathetic by the day Zorro May 2016 #7

The Last Dying Gasp of the Democratic Establishment... miamipilot May 2016 #8

Politico - "Why Bernie�s Bros Might Go for Trump"- Anti-Establishment, Not Ideology TomCADem May 2016 #15

Hillary is the best candidate ImaPolitico May 2016 #35

Your little tag line or two is pure bull shit. Stevepol May 2016 #18

Bernie Has Nothing To Apologize For Flip Flopping on the E-Mails TomCADem May 2016 #22

I don't think your approach is helping Hillary. jalan48 May 2016 #24

NBC Host To Sanders: Your Take On Superdelegates Is A Bit 'Hypocritical' TomCADem May 2016 #29

My understanding is that the FBI (Obama Administration) is investigating the email issue. jalan48 May 2016 #31

Your concern for Hillary is deeply touching nt geek tragedy May 2016 #47

Keep it up-you're making an impression. jalan48 May 2016 #49

Sorry, but your complaint about Bernie's points sadoldgirl May 2016 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #37

Feel The Nader! nt onehandle May 2016 #27

Enough with those emails, Bernie! beastie boy May 2016 #28

What gives Hillary? Why did 840high May 2016 #33

Exactly-why did she make the choice to go with a server that was private? jalan48 May 2016 #36

Whatever "it" was, Bernie has had enough of "it" since their first debate a long time ago. beastie boy May 2016 #38

Bernie must be RW. 840high May 2016 #44

He's not wrong. Jester Messiah May 2016 #40

Her enemies will flog it of course. geek tragedy May 2016 #48

Bernie was good on "Face the Nation". He looked relaxed. Sunlei May 2016 #41

At best he'll be worthless in the general election. geek tragedy May 2016 #45

Ok Bernie, we're done. n/t jaysunb May 2016 #50

Is there anything more pathetic ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #51

How about someone saying he got a personal invitation to meet with the Pope? That is still_one May 2016 #52

Well, truth be told ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #53

True still_one May 2016 #54

Faux News, feeling & loving the Bern. Interesting. JNelson6563 May 2016 #56

Vince Foster LOL snort May 2016 #57

I think you are wrong davidpdx May 2016 #59

No, he woon't hit her LiberalElite May 2016 #62