Hillary Clinton

Haveadream

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22. I think she is smart to hold her fire

Fri May 20, 2016, 04:42 PM

May 2016

If I were Hillary, I would advise Elizabeth to do exactly what she is doing. I would look at her as a voice of reason for the Bernie supporters. Right now, they are in the death throes of their losing campaign and grieving. There are also a few contests left for his supporters to cast their votes even though it will not affect the outcome. The most effective use of E.W. is to be a calming force and act as a segue for BS's supporters in the aftermath of the primary. Although it might be "logical" for her to endorse Hillary now or even chastise the more rabid Berners, it is an emotionally charged situation. For that reason, it is more sensible for her to hold back and maintain what to them feels like their "trust" in the party through her continued neutrality.

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When does Sen. Elizabeth warren publicly chastise Bernie Sanders actions in [View all] beachbumbob May 2016 OP

Waiting for Waren, is this the remake of Waiting for Godot? comradebillyboy May 2016 #1

Different characters, same plot. Koinos May 2016 #4

She isn't. But she is going to endorse her at the convention. Maybe even nominate her. Walk away May 2016 #2

omg I LOVE the way you think! Rose Siding May 2016 #11

I don't see much courage from Warren so far. She appears to be covering her own rear... BobbyDrake May 2016 #3

Does she even want to be VP? Lord Magus May 2016 #21

When did she "act like she should be VP"? n/t NanceGreggs May 2016 #30

If Warren holds her cards too long, the good hand may disappear. Koinos May 2016 #5

The countdown is under way...IF WARREN doesn't try to get sanders in line....the beachbumbob May 2016 #6

Nah, she knows what she's doing. TwilightZone May 2016 #20

I think that's right. She seems to be playing out line. nolabear May 2016 #25

Warren will do what's right, and I mean that. She's not on "our" schedule, though. Hekate May 2016 #7

Sooner than later so the 90% of sanders supporters see clearly the wack cases beachbumbob May 2016 #8

She will, as will Hillary Rose Siding May 2016 #13

they've already shown that they DemonGoddess May 2016 #23

I like what she is doing. Raissa May 2016 #9

She's very good at riling Trump. Rose Siding May 2016 #14

Agree 100% SharonClark May 2016 #16

There is no crisis that needs to be addressed publicly BootinUp May 2016 #10

She's not going to do that. She's more effective going after Trump. Going after Sanders Fla Dem May 2016 #12

She will come out loud and strong for Hillary at the convention. Koinos May 2016 #15

By then the rioting in the streets of philly will be well under way... beachbumbob May 2016 #17

Let Them Scream Obscenities otohara May 2016 #18

Based on history, it seems unlikely BootinUp May 2016 #19

+1 ProudProgressiveNow May 2016 #24

Yeah, that's my take. TwilightZone May 2016 #28

They Got A Permit otohara May 2016 #37

primary emotions are at their peak right now. nt BootinUp May 2016 #39

So you know ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #31

They're trying to organize on reddit. TwilightZone May 2016 #33

Yeah, I've read about that. NanceGreggs May 2016 #38

If Sanders drops out before the convention, especially if it's right after the primaries, TwilightZone May 2016 #40

I think she is smart to hold her fire Haveadream May 2016 #22

When and if she feels like it nt Fresh_Start May 2016 #26

Well, jack the bus up again WhiteTara May 2016 #27

When the wheels come off the bus, there will be even less room underneath. Koinos May 2016 #29

I saw a picture with GIANT wheels WhiteTara May 2016 #34

The bigger the wheels, the harder they fall off. Koinos May 2016 #35

I dont mind him staying in but he needs to lay off of Hillary Gomez163 May 2016 #32

He can't. Hillary hatred is an addiction for him. Koinos May 2016 #36

Very unhealthy hateful addiction. Cha May 2016 #41