2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Hillary Clinton Is Now the Presumptive Democratic Nominee [View all]lovemydog
(11,833 posts)The decision should be made by Sanders. I'm sure he will consult with his family and friends and advisors and campaign and supporters.
California and other states haven't voted in the democratic primary yet. All voters should be heard.
Many Sanders supporters have expressed that they're voting for the issues, not for one individual person. That should be respected. They will have more leverage at the convention if they keep on voting and keep on pushing for their issues.
As Hillary Clinton said eight years ago, something could happen to the presumptive nominee. If that is the case, the one in second place has a strong chance at obtaining the nomination. It may be a lot easier to accomplish if that person's campaign is still operational.
The substantive issues emphasized by the Sanders campaign matter to a great deal of Americans.