2016 Postmortem

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts) Thu Jan 14, 2016, 05:58 PM Jan 2016

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Former DNC Chair and Kennedy Ally Paul Kirk Endorses Bernie! [View all]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is picking up the endorsement of former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk, an ally of the late Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy.

Kirk will announce his endorsement Thursday in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Kirk was appointed to the Senate after Kennedy's death in 2009 and briefly served with Sanders. He backed President Barack Obama in 2008.

Kirk said in prepared remarks that of all the presidential candidates, the Vermont senator has most consistently talked about the dangers facing the nation's democracy.

Polls show Sanders and Hillary Clinton locked in a close race in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Clinton has a large lead over Sanders among DNC "superdelegates" who can support the candidate of their choice at the party's convention. But Kirk's endorsement adds to Sanders' list.

http://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2016-01-14/sanders-endorsed-by-former-dnc-chairman-kirk

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Former DNC Chair and Kennedy Ally Paul Kirk Endorses Bernie! [View all] Fawke Em Jan 2016 OP

Endorsements don't matter much and this one in particular is hardly anything to get excited about. Metric System Jan 2016 #1

The thing about this one is only that he's a Kennedy family ally. eom Fawke Em Jan 2016 #2

I think anyone can get excited about anything he or she feels like getting excited about. merrily Jan 2016 #5

Yep. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #6

Just a reminder someone involved with politics that long is the establishment. Agschmid Jan 2016 #20

As much as almost anyone- you can say he represents what was the Kennedy wing of the party karynnj Jan 2016 #18

Huh. your post history in the subject tells a different story. Scootaloo Jan 2016 #33

Former DNC Chair? He was a U.S. Senator! merrily Jan 2016 #3

Yes - and a Kennedy ally! Fawke Em Jan 2016 #4

Exactly. The Lion of the Senate chose him to take his seat after he passed and Gov. Patrick complied merrily Jan 2016 #8

You're right about that. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #23

Well, to be honest, kind of a Senator Armstead Jan 2016 #7

Regardless, he was a U.S. Senator. merrily Jan 2016 #10

Let's get him back as DNC head Art_from_Ark Jan 2016 #32

What? Worst results in 86 years aren't good enough for you now? merrily Jan 2016 #34

I guess that Howard Dean may not like this. sadoldgirl Jan 2016 #9

Who gives a crap what Howard Dean does or doesn't like? merrily Jan 2016 #12

Both are former DNC chairs. Bernie now has an equal to Dean to go on shows opposite him Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #15

My point was, I could not care less what Dean does or doesn't like. merrily Jan 2016 #17

I don't think any of us do. Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #21

I don't think Howard has been a great get for shows since 2009. merrily Jan 2016 #35

You will understand this. pangaia Jan 2016 #22

I must admit, when she said 'here from Massachusetts' Kentonio Jan 2016 #11

Good point, but I think it is early for that one to endorse. Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #16

I have to say... PyaarRevolution Jan 2016 #13

I've heard of him.....long-time Kennedy ally. Punkingal Jan 2016 #19

A lot of people in New England know who he is. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #24

Can we now kick DWS out and put Sen. Kirk in??? Please! Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #14

Things must be getting desperate in the Bernie bunker. . . enid602 Jan 2016 #25

Who is "littlesis"? bvf Jan 2016 #27

did not read enid602 Jan 2016 #30

"did not read" bvf Jan 2016 #31

The littlesis blog looks legit to me dreamnightwind Jan 2016 #37

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Just saw this, no worries! dreamnightwind Jan 2016 #43

If one wants to judge, then should check spelling. Only time I call it. (golden) libdem4life Jan 2016 #47

Bravo! well done 2016 presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders. :) appalachiablue Jan 2016 #26

Clinton=oligharcy billhicks76 Jan 2016 #28

Excellent! emulatorloo Jan 2016 #29

I say we call for him to replace DWS. liberalnarb Jan 2016 #36

good stuff. Wasn't familiar with Paul, but it's all good. #FeeltheBern! Karma13612 Jan 2016 #38

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! - Kirk/Kennedy Support Bernie Sanders !!! WillyT Jan 2016 #40

This thread needs more attention Kalidurga Jan 2016 #44

Morning Kick !!! WillyT Jan 2016 #45

Kick and R BeanMusical Jan 2016 #46