2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Former NAACP head Ben Jealous to endorse Bernie Sanders [View all]Nanjeanne
(4,935 posts)I don't care about endorsements from people who don't support the things I support. I could care less if some Democrat who supports the TPP, supports the oil and gas industry, supports deregulation endorses Clinton - and if they were to endorse Bernie I wouldn't care either. My vote is for the candidate and what they stand for.
But when someone who I admired and who's policies I support endorses the candidate of my choice - I'm thrilled. It doesn't make my vote any different - it just gives me a little kick.
When people I liked, like Sherrod Brown, endorsed Clinton - I had a momentary moment of sadness. But it doesn't change my mind about my candidate.
I think many feel as I do.
So - with that - THANK YOU BEN JEALOUS. YOU'RE A GOOD ONE.