2016 Postmortem

TwilightZone

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30. Irrelevant to the conversation.

Reply to bvar22 (Reply #28)

Mon Jun 6, 2016, 05:42 PM

Jun 2016

We're talking about President Obama endorsing Clinton now, not in a few years.

Try to keep up.

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Would the President endorse Hillary Clinton if there was any risk that she was going to be indicted? [View all] DCBob Jun 2016 OP

The president will make sure she isn't. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2016 #1

This. He controls the AG so... scscholar Jun 2016 #80

yes because we know those black presidents just can't be trusted dsc Jun 2016 #92

If you saw something racist in that comment The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2016 #94

He has shown zero examples of him breaking the law during over 7 years of rule dsc Jun 2016 #106

I suggested nothing of the kind. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2016 #107

any interference at all would be illegal dsc Jun 2016 #108

Then she'll be indicted by his Justice Department and the FBI. w4rma Jun 2016 #121

sounds like you're accusing our President of corruption with no facts MariaThinks Jun 2016 #127

No, I'm not. I don't think he'd do anything illegal or corrupt. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2016 #134

No mcar Jun 2016 #2

clearly he's not in the investigation loop... Jack Bone Jun 2016 #3

But HA Goodman is? onenote Jun 2016 #54

He hasn't endorsed her yet. HooptieWagon Jun 2016 #4

How about because Sanders was a worthy opponent? randome Jun 2016 #6

He will this week. DCBob Jun 2016 #8

Does anyone realize his endorsement HURTS her more than it HELPS?!?! basselope Jun 2016 #14

LOL! DCBob Jun 2016 #20

The fact that you don't understand shows how detached from reality you are. basselope Jun 2016 #48

More.. DCBob Jun 2016 #55

And you wonder why she has no path to victory. basselope Jun 2016 #58

Hillary is going to slaughter Trump. DCBob Jun 2016 #64

LMAO!! basselope Jun 2016 #71

You are clearly suffering from DDD. DCBob Jun 2016 #76

Sorry, but no. basselope Jun 2016 #78

Or maybe it just shows that you're wrong. -nt- Lord Magus Jun 2016 #109

I'm not. Sorry. basselope Jun 2016 #124

That makes exactly zero sense. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #23

TwilightZone is right. basselope Jun 2016 #53

He is enormously popular with Democrats -- moreso than either Sanders or Clinton onenote Jun 2016 #66

Because democrats are meaningless and are only 29% of the population. basselope Jun 2016 #75

Actually its national numbers that are meaningless onenote Jun 2016 #83

Obama's endorsement is generally meaningless UNLESS he completely withheld it. basselope Jun 2016 #89

A large percentage of "independents" don't vote for anyone but Democrats. Zynx Jun 2016 #100

Not large enough. basselope Jun 2016 #123

I suspect very few people 'realize' something that goofy. onenote Jun 2016 #26

And this is why the democratic party is in such danger of losing. basselope Jun 2016 #57

He's endorsing her at a time comparable to when Bernie endorsed him onenote Jun 2016 #61

He's not doing anything yet. basselope Jun 2016 #67

Nor will he be. onenote Jun 2016 #70

Every single time the convention was contested. basselope Jun 2016 #72

This convention GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #82

Since she didn't earn the required number of delegates, it is a contested convention. basselope Jun 2016 #87

So 08 was also contested? GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #88

It was until Clinton withdrew. basselope Jun 2016 #90

This year GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #91

So you think Bernie will withdraw... if he does, then Obama will endorse. basselope Jun 2016 #113

Wow GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #119

So says the random MSNBC source. basselope Jun 2016 #128

Whatever GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #130

There is no planet in which I vote for Hillary. basselope Jun 2016 #137

Well GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #138

Don't worry, i will be here. basselope Jun 2016 #142

Glad you will stay GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #143

Seriously? More than half the country approves of Obama. Zynx Jun 2016 #98

Depends on the poll.. some are just under, some are just over. basselope Jun 2016 #114

The preponderance recently has shown him over 50%. Zynx Jun 2016 #115

Not really. basselope Jun 2016 #125

obviously DrDan Jun 2016 #17

Out of respect for the primary process and her opponent. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #16

I disagree. The President is trying desperately to salvage his libdem4life Jun 2016 #5

Endorsing someone who is about to be indicted would not be smart thing to do. DCBob Jun 2016 #13

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I voted for Sanders in the primary in VA. He lost. Now he's about to lose the whole shooting match. onenote Jun 2016 #29

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I suggest in such a circumstance you PM the person onenote Jun 2016 #39

Hillary Clinton is the GOP's worst nightmare. DCBob Jun 2016 #49

It emphasizes independent Justice. gordianot Jun 2016 #25

Lots of things in this morass are not smart. She may have him behind libdem4life Jun 2016 #38

really? I mean really? rbrnmw Jun 2016 #77

Really. Really. libdem4life Jun 2016 #131

Salvage his reputation? Have you looked at his approval numbers lately? TwilightZone Jun 2016 #18

You noticed that too? PepperHarlan Jun 2016 #27

Wait a few years. bvar22 Jun 2016 #28

Irrelevant to the conversation. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #30

You seem to be the one losing it. bvar22 Jun 2016 #47

I think the word "maintain" would be appropriate. libdem4life Jun 2016 #42

I agree...I used the wrong word. In retrospect, I think early endorsement libdem4life Jun 2016 #135

Salvage? Do you live in some world where Obama is very unpopular? Zynx Jun 2016 #102

His reputation and future career don't need salvaging. LonePirate Jun 2016 #133

Already Mea Culpa ed. Wrong word. EOS libdem4life Jun 2016 #136

You don't trust the WH and the AG who have said Obama has not been briefed morningfog Jun 2016 #7

I believe them but I also believe Obama knows what's going on. DCBob Jun 2016 #9

Unless he's read the emails that Hillary deleted after morningfog Jun 2016 #12

He knows.. trust me. DCBob Jun 2016 #21

Yet lots of posters on this site and lots of bloggers like HA Goodman onenote Jun 2016 #34

What? You mean it is absolutely impossible Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #10

No. But I never expected anything to happen over the damn emails anyway. Triana Jun 2016 #11

He's also supporting PayDay Debbie...He wants DESPERATELY to pass the TPP AzDar Jun 2016 #15

+1 JudyM Jun 2016 #19

He's not runninig for office again so there's no pressure to please potential snagglepuss Jun 2016 #43

I'm guessing he sees how well the Clintons made out Post-WH, and wants to be set in perpetuity... AzDar Jun 2016 #44

Yep 840high Jun 2016 #84

Obama is in need to support the candidate, who sadoldgirl Jun 2016 #22

yes, and sooner rather than later so that he can maintain plausible deniability. aikoaiko Jun 2016 #31

How would he know? Are you implying that QC Jun 2016 #32

How do all the posters on this site who say she's about to be indicted onenote Jun 2016 #37

He has the best legal advisers on the planet. DCBob Jun 2016 #51

But are they as good as HA Goodman? onenote Jun 2016 #63

LOL!! Ha Goofman. DCBob Jun 2016 #65

I thought that might get a snort from you!! onenote Jun 2016 #68

Indeed. DCBob Jun 2016 #69

He doesnt have to interfere to have some well placed sources MadBadger Jun 2016 #140

So? KULawHawk Jun 2016 #35

This a political discussion forum.. no? DCBob Jun 2016 #79

The party wouldn't have even let her run if they thought there was more than a fart in church Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #36

The full extent of what had happened didn't come out until well into the primary. Kentonio Jun 2016 #60

Yep. DCBob Jun 2016 #81

Exactly! okasha Jun 2016 #112

Yes he would regardless ram2008 Jun 2016 #40

Is he supposed to know less than the bloggers predicting her indictment onenote Jun 2016 #50

Of course he will endorse her when she clinches the nomination. Nye Bevan Jun 2016 #41

as far as we know grasswire Jun 2016 #46

which doesn't happen until late July. basselope Jun 2016 #59

to protect himself, yes, if he has some risk. grasswire Jun 2016 #45

He's in a tricky position loyalsister Jun 2016 #56

Sanders faces FEC fines and possible DOJ Indictments beachbumbob Jun 2016 #52

And clearly he has not endorsed her. What you hear are hopeful rumors. Zen Democrat Jun 2016 #62

It sounds like more than rumors.. DCBob Jun 2016 #73

Well, this place is home to hopeful rumors isn't it? onenote Jun 2016 #74

If the FBI recomends indictment, and the DOJ does not indict, RDANGELO Jun 2016 #85

I guarantee the FBI is not going to recommend indictment. DCBob Jun 2016 #86

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Obama will endorse Hillary on Wednesday in NY. DCBob Jun 2016 #95

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2016 #99

Please come back here on Wed and we can settle this.. DCBob Jun 2016 #105

So what will your story be when Obama DOES endorse Hillary? -nt- Lord Magus Jun 2016 #110

this is easily dealt with by the zealot by saying Obama will "fix" the investigation. LOL!! Bill USA Jun 2016 #96

Obama cannot interfere in any way with an ongoing investigation by the DoJ. Warren Stupidity Jun 2016 #97

Sure.. but.. DCBob Jun 2016 #103

That's BS. Like she'd tell Obama the truth! BillZBubb Jun 2016 #139

He doesn't have to "interfere" to know what's happening. -nt- Lord Magus Jun 2016 #111

Actually he would interfere by involving his office in any way with the investigation Warren Stupidity Jun 2016 #144

I'm sure he has some unnamed sources MadBadger Jun 2016 #141

Oh, so not only interfering in an ongoing investigation but explicitly acting to avoid detection Warren Stupidity Jun 2016 #145

What i said isnt interference at all MadBadger Jun 2016 #146

Only if he planned to slide his sidekick Biden in as the Presidential nominee after acting Skwmom Jun 2016 #101

OP excellent point MFM008 Jun 2016 #104

I don't think he knows if she will be indicted democrattotheend Jun 2016 #116

Like this question...What is undue influence laserhaas Jun 2016 #117

He's a lame duck, so what's the risk? BKH70041 Jun 2016 #118

He's no lame duck. He will have a huge impact in his last several months. DCBob Jun 2016 #120

Is that when he pushes the unpopular bills down our throats, like the TPP? (nt) w4rma Jun 2016 #122

that's what i say MariaThinks Jun 2016 #126

Clearly the answer on Hillary being indicted is NO. Thinkingabout Jun 2016 #129

Exactly. I've been saying this from the beginning. (nt) MirrorAshes Jun 2016 #132