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81. I just finished listening to Bernie's speech upon leaving the White House

Thu Jun 9, 2016, 04:13 PM

Jun 2016

the thumb on the scale reference was as to how much he appreciates that Obama and Biden said in the beginning they were going to remain impartial during the process, so it could be interpreted as an "up to this point in time" kind of reference. He then, in this order, talked about the issues he would be taking to the convention, dissed Trump, said he would work to make sure that Trump did not become president, will compete in the D.C. Primary and is in favor of D.C. statehood, is looking forward to a full count of the votes in California and believes the results will show he came in much closer, he spoke with Hillary on Tuesday and congratulated her on a strong campaign, and he will be meeting with her in the future to determine how they can both work together to defeat Trump. That was it in a nutshell.

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OBAMA ENDORSES HILLARY CLINTON! [View all] George II Jun 2016 OP

msnbc is playing a vid of obama endorsing her but... getagrip_already Jun 2016 #1

Yes, they cut it because of the dual audio track. They have shown a tweet...things happening fast. George II Jun 2016 #3

Hillary should chose Joe Sestak from Penn for VP: He was naval lewebley3 Jun 2016 #9

Joe Sestak's last stand against the Democratic Party Washington Democrats are spending big to defeat AntiBank Jun 2016 #18

This is a historic moment, please post stuff like that in your own OP, thanks. George II Jun 2016 #26

^^^^^THIS still_one Jun 2016 #41

no AntiBank Jun 2016 #55

what the hell are you talking about? I was replying to someone suggesting Sestak for Clinton's VP AntiBank Jun 2016 #53

Sestak: Could step in and lead if needed: that is what counts: lewebley3 Jun 2016 #48

I would not be upset if she picked him, but he is hated AntiBank Jun 2016 #57

Sanders is ultra establishment : Hillary is a leader lewebley3 Jun 2016 #60

LOLOL, not only did you completely miss my point on Sestak but your "Sanders is ultra establishment" AntiBank Jun 2016 #63

Sanders is has had 30 years in congress: he is def of establishment lewebley3 Jun 2016 #80

That is utter rubbish, he is so contrarian to the systemic power structure's core positions on AntiBank Jun 2016 #89

And I've got a bridge in Brooklyn to sell. GoneOffShore Jun 2016 #88

Hillary should win the nomination if she is able OwlinAZ Jun 2016 #46

Excellent leftynyc Jun 2016 #2

YAY Love you PRESIDENT OBAMA! Florencenj2point0 Jun 2016 #4

This is going to be a great day. Warren and Biden speaking tonight, and POTUS in the fray. nolabear Jun 2016 #5

as opposed to the un-Democratic it has been? nt phazed0 Jun 2016 #74

Of course not. I'm just celebrating. Everything isn't a fight, child. nolabear Jun 2016 #75

Says, the person that is name-calling... maybe I should report, nah... phazed0 Jun 2016 #85

Name-calling? nolabear Jun 2016 #93

You called me a 'Child', directly... phazed0 Jun 2016 #100

Child in that sense is a term of endearment. My mom uses it all the time ashtonelijah Jun 2016 #105

LOL, you responded while i was typing up much the same thing. Eom Amimnoch Jun 2016 #107

He's "nola", i'm pretty sure it's cultural more than an intended insult. Amimnoch Jun 2016 #106

He's a she but otherwise you're spot on. nolabear Jun 2016 #112

My sincere apologies. The "bear" threw me. :) Amimnoch Jun 2016 #113

I used to do wildlife rehab and was slap in love with them. nolabear Jun 2016 #115

Makes perfect sense. Amimnoch Jun 2016 #118

I'm actually writing about those bears. nolabear Jun 2016 #120

Ah! Makes sense. I live in Mississippi, an hour and a half from NOLA. ashtonelijah Jun 2016 #137

Hah! It's a Southern idiom and if you knew me you'd know a couple of things. nolabear Jun 2016 #111

No need to cool off, this Bernie supporter didn't report anything or abuse the jury... phazed0 Jun 2016 #116

... nolabear Jun 2016 #119

Picayune concerns? ;) I've always said that town was perfectly named. ashtonelijah Jun 2016 #138

Wonderful word, isn't it? I miss the old NO Times-Picayune paper. nolabear Jun 2016 #140

MSNBC just showed the video - it's great. Three words he said: "I'm with her!!!" George II Jun 2016 #6

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sheshe2 Jun 2016 #77

Yes! mcar Jun 2016 #7

Here's the video: George II Jun 2016 #8

Observation: this was clearly shot before his meeting with Bernie... brooklynite Jun 2016 #20

They're speculating it was made on Tuesday (he was wearing that tie at an appearance!) George II Jun 2016 #21

That meeting was all about Obama telling Sanders that his campaign was over. MADem Jun 2016 #142

I never thought the party elites Geronimoe Jun 2016 #10

What's your agenda, mate? I've seen you post flamebait in two threads... n/t Stand and Fight Jun 2016 #12

I'm not very confident you're aware of the meaning of the words "never", "thought", or "elites." LanternWaste Jun 2016 #15

the party elites are the establishment OwlinAZ Jun 2016 #47

What Will Many Bernie Sanders Voters Do After July? SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #99

So GOOD, one of his best. Pitch perfect, another political masterpiece. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #11

Yay! Now I can hit the fast forward to November. sofa king Jun 2016 #13

Mahalo George! President Obama has some surprises of his own! Cha Jun 2016 #14

Hey, Cha leftynyc Jun 2016 #17

Hey Aloha, leftynyc! Yes, So Much Successs! Cha Jun 2016 #22

One has to wonder, did Sanders know when he gave his "press conference" an hour ago or so? And... George II Jun 2016 #19

I don't think he did know.. because I read he thanked the Pres & VP for Cha Jun 2016 #24

As a Bernie supporter I have to say that Obama waited till Hillary had won a majority of Pledged.. awake Jun 2016 #30

That's kind of you, awake! Cha Jun 2016 #38

Also a Bernie supporter. I agree 100% democrattotheend Jun 2016 #126

I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall in that meeting! Native Jun 2016 #71

Well, I read that the President had told Hillary he was going to endorse her on Cha Jun 2016 #73

I just finished listening to Bernie's speech upon leaving the White House Native Jun 2016 #81

Well thank you for that, Native. Bottom Line.. Hillary Won California.. The Voters spoke Cha Jun 2016 #82

No he can't! But what you wanna bet he never endorses her? Native Jun 2016 #87

Oh, I'm right there with you on that.. everyone is bending over backwards to Cha Jun 2016 #90

Saw that! Looking forward to hearing Warren and Biden's endorsements tonight @ 7:30! Native Jun 2016 #95

You and I seem to be thinking exactly the same BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #114

I would rather have been a fly on the conversation between Bill Clinton for 2 hours with Trump classykaren Jun 2016 #128

I would expect that Obama told him. bklyncowgirl Jun 2016 #35

Yes, he did democrattotheend Jun 2016 #125

Awaiting the TeaBag head 'plosions 47of74 Jun 2016 #16

NICE! :) sarae Jun 2016 #23

Fabulous!!! DCBob Jun 2016 #25

A president we are proud of Politicub Jun 2016 #27

+100 narnian60 Jun 2016 #72

Excellent still_one Jun 2016 #28

THANK YOU Mr. PRESIDENT! BootinUp Jun 2016 #29

Excellent statement by our president! herding cats Jun 2016 #31

Excellent Endorsement by the President. Please post the video in your OP, everyone should watch it. Sunlei Jun 2016 #32

Done, thanks for the reminder. George II Jun 2016 #33

k & r lovemydog Jun 2016 #34

K & R greatlaurel Jun 2016 #36

Thank you President Obama! UtahLib Jun 2016 #37

The game is on. SpankMe Jun 2016 #39

'The actual issues are secondary.' Volaris Jun 2016 #52

Because TOGETHER we are STRONGER!!!! hamsterjill Jun 2016 #40

I wonder who he voted for in the Illinois Primary... brooklynite Jun 2016 #42

Hah! And who he'll vote for next month as THE superdelgate? George II Jun 2016 #43

Another great day for our country! Walk away Jun 2016 #44

I love our president! NastyRiffraff Jun 2016 #45

K&R postatomic Jun 2016 #49

Thank you, President Obama gademocrat7 Jun 2016 #50

very sad grasswire Jun 2016 #51

The president endorsed the Democratic winner of the primaries. Beacool Jun 2016 #61

she hasn't won yet. grasswire Jun 2016 #67

Please, Grasswire, face reality. Beacool Jun 2016 #68

absolutely not. grasswire Jun 2016 #70

So the millions more Democrats who chose Hillary Clinton can fuck off? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2016 #92

what do you mean? grasswire Jun 2016 #94

When you are part of a political party, members of that party are allowed to vote.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2016 #96

Yes, she has democrattotheend Jun 2016 #127

They need to hurry, believe me every minute counts SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #130

lolz obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #62

well stupidicus Jun 2016 #66

I'm sure Obama would be disappointed in you too CreekDog Jun 2016 #122

YOU NEVER REALLY LOVED HER!!! obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #123

It's kind of a fling for me CreekDog Jun 2016 #124

K&R! stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #54

Thank you, Mr. President!!! Beacool Jun 2016 #56

BOO YAH! obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #58

GREAT VIDEO!11!!!!1! wildeyed Jun 2016 #59

He hired her. Of course she's his choice. nt onehandle Jun 2016 #64

Really wish President Obama TeddyR Jun 2016 #65

Does President Obama know Hillary is anti-TPP? gordianot Jun 2016 #69

Hillary is "anti-TPP" only as long as that stance is politically useful. nt AntiBank Jun 2016 #78

YOU NEVER REALLY LOVED HER!!! obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #110

They've probably been holding on to this video for months. craigmatic Jun 2016 #76

Drop the Mic! sheshe2 Jun 2016 #79

Not to rain on the parade, but isn't it normal to have the endorsement done in oerson ? Angel Martin Jun 2016 #83

I think... MrWendel Jun 2016 #86

It's a whole new age. George II Jun 2016 #98

K&R ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #84

Well, that was 'tepid'. GoneOffShore Jun 2016 #91

Wrong, and wrong. Look at how everyone else interpreted the announcement, and research.... George II Jun 2016 #97

I read 'tells' all the time and I saw Pres Obama 'phoning it in'. GoneOffShore Jun 2016 #132

He seemed that way to me rury Jun 2016 #135

Maybe you're off your "game". (n/t) OilemFirchen Jun 2016 #147

Nope - He was definitely phoning it in. GoneOffShore Jun 2016 #149

What ARE you smoking? BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #117

Little to do with sour grapes - GoneOffShore Jun 2016 #133

well it does make him the first POTUS to endorse someone under criminal... grasswire Jun 2016 #131

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #152

"I don�t think there�s ever been someone so qualified to hold this office," lunamagica Jun 2016 #101

And he was including himself in that sweeping statement! George II Jun 2016 #102

i KNOW! aMAZING, ISN'T IT! lunamagica Jun 2016 #103

Way more, way more! SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #136

Well, Whoopity Shit! SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #139

Kick! sheshe2 Jun 2016 #104

WooHoo! missingthebigdog Jun 2016 #108

Oh yeah!!! Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #109

Thank you, Mr. President! BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #121

As long as they don't push the TPP while campaigning. GoneOffShore Jun 2016 #134

K&R reACTIONary Jun 2016 #129

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #141

Kickity kickity nt lillypaddle Jun 2016 #143

K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Jun 2016 #144

K&R betsuni Jun 2016 #145

What are endorsements, when you think about it? Helen Borg Jun 2016 #146

Everybody is pretending.. coco77 Jun 2016 #148

OBAMA ENDORSES HILLARY CLINTON! AlbertCat Jun 2016 #150

That was a great endorsement Gothmog Jun 2016 #151

Now is the time for unity, together we beat Trump. Thinkingabout Jun 2016 #153