2016 Postmortem

Sheepshank

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38. for all those that don't think her Presumptive Nomination is worthy of congratulations

Tue Jun 7, 2016, 02:28 PM

Jun 2016

...reminds me of the Republicans that attempted to deny Obama any kudos for finally getting Osama Bin Laden. They wanted to give all the credit to Bush...no siree no credit to Obama. Feels exactly the same to me.

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Has Bernie Congratulated the Firsts Woman Candidate Nomination? No, Why? [View all] mitty14u2 Jun 2016 OP

Because she isn't the nominee yet. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2016 #1

If he waits for the convention where she is formally declacer the nominee Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #24

Did you watch the news last night? nt asuhornets Jun 2016 #68

AP can't appoint the nominee. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2016 #70

Uh, because she hasn't been nominated yet ? ... mysuzuki2 Jun 2016 #2

she's going to call him tonight and I'm sure he'll congratulate her then nt geek tragedy Jun 2016 #3

Because he doesn't respect election results KingFlorez Jun 2016 #4

How about you respect election results ciaobaby Jun 2016 #12

Everyone gets to vote no matter what KingFlorez Jun 2016 #15

Yeah they were locked in sometime around 2014 Armstead Jun 2016 #26

yup wendylaroux Jun 2016 #29

Yup. warrprayer Jun 2016 #76

Math is often a merciless predictor of locks. LanternWaste Jun 2016 #37

In 2008, Hillary only conceded after ever state voted and all primary votes had been counted. JimDandy Jun 2016 #83

In due time ciaobaby Jun 2016 #5

In my opinion LisaM Jun 2016 #6

The assumed "historic" nomination will not occur until the convention. ciaobaby Jun 2016 #13

Okay, since Hill is a woman, you're saying she... tex-wyo-dem Jun 2016 #16

Bernie endorsed Obama right away Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #25

That's not a very logical statement Armstead Jun 2016 #28

It wasn't logical for him to declare Obama the nominee before HRC conceded but.... bettyellen Jun 2016 #44

So you're admitting it is illogical to proclaim a winning candidate before the votes are over? Armstead Jun 2016 #45

I'm explaining Bernie was okay with calling it pre-convention before - as long as it was him doing bettyellen Jun 2016 #47

I'd say he has been working rather hard over the past year to effect change... Armstead Jun 2016 #49

States decide how to run their primaries - that is a long slog.... bettyellen Jun 2016 #50

It is extremely logical Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #62

We are supposed to wait for the same reason Clinton WAITED in 08.. Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #85

She didn't wait Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #90

Obama was a progressive then, Hillary isnt, she is 3rd way and darker larkrake Jun 2016 #55

Really well I think many will say the Bernie's outrage is selective. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #61

Bernie wasn't running against Obama...big difference. nt tex-wyo-dem Jun 2016 #56

No, it shows hypocrisy Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #60

Hang on there. That's logical and these folks are immune to it. Ned_Devine Jun 2016 #32

Yep...sometimes I feel like I'm in a virtual schoolyard with a bunch of 8 year olds... tex-wyo-dem Jun 2016 #58

Not a lot of joy here passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #67

Ahh is your joy shredded. You let others destroy your joy? Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #80

Clinton tried to have a victory party... Matt_R Jun 2016 #87

You know what I hate about many Hill supporters? tex-wyo-dem Jun 2016 #7

It's been going on for years here. QC Jun 2016 #18

That actually happened to me yesterday. Matt_in_STL Jun 2016 #19

It's easier than trying to construct an intelligent argument QC Jun 2016 #40

It's one of the reasons I am dreading the GE Matt_in_STL Jun 2016 #43

Yeah, no kidding... tex-wyo-dem Jun 2016 #23

OK Reality Check, Like Trump the �Presumed Nomination� mitty14u2 Jun 2016 #8

Only if people don't vote for Hillary in record numbers. Matt_R Jun 2016 #88

He will call her tonight and then work like hell to get her elected. nt LexVegas Jun 2016 #9

Did they hold the convention early? HooptieWagon Jun 2016 #10

why should he? Exilednight Jun 2016 #11

As far as Bernie is concerned this I'd not over yet Txbluedog Jun 2016 #14

Very simple. Nobody has been nominated yet Time for change Jun 2016 #17

Add that to their cancelling exit polls - sheesh - enough already! floppyboo Jun 2016 #72

Pledged delegates 1,812 to 1,521 Super-delegates 571 to 48 mitty14u2 Jun 2016 #20

wow, Clinton 54.3% pledged, vs Sanders 45.6% pledged... Matt_R Jun 2016 #89

Because his supporters believe that their own real life Gandalf couldn't possibly lose to THAT woman ashtonelijah Jun 2016 #21

Because she is not the nominee. The communications director of the DNC said as much. pdsimdars Jun 2016 #22

That does not happen in real life Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #27

As they say in Pirates of the Caribbean - they're more like guidelines than actual rules onenote Jun 2016 #36

No they are the Democratic rules.. . they appply to the Democratic party pdsimdars Jun 2016 #64

"Neither candidate can get the 59% of PLEDGED delegates before the convention" TwilightZone Jun 2016 #42

Not since they added supers into the game passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #69

He will at some point. bigwillq Jun 2016 #30

Silly to ask the candidate for what would amount to a concession... Orsino Jun 2016 #31

Pffft yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #33

Because she has not been nominated? JackRiddler Jun 2016 #34

What was the precise time and date she was due this congratulation LanternWaste Jun 2016 #35

for all those that don't think her Presumptive Nomination is worthy of congratulations Sheepshank Jun 2016 #38

Bernie should Man up Congratulate her and keep running but say good job! Kumbaya mitty14u2 Jun 2016 #39

sexism! sexism! restorefreedom Jun 2016 #41

Kumbaya is African not Sexist mitty14u2 Jun 2016 #46

And the OP, who has also responded to your post, talks of "manning up". Ironic. DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2016 #86

Because he hates women, obviously. QC Jun 2016 #48

The candidate is actually nominated at the Convention. guillaumeb Jun 2016 #51

You might be cute but, you ain't that cute. Welcome to Ignore. Hiraeth Jun 2016 #52

He won't ever, not in that way. It's not part of his character. nt eastwestdem Jun 2016 #53

because she is not. when she is, he will larkrake Jun 2016 #54

Because he live in reality and is abiding by the RULES, which Hillary has shown herself to be pdsimdars Jun 2016 #57

2 reasons demwing Jun 2016 #59

Reading your Link? mitty14u2 Jun 2016 #63

What do you expect from the leader of the Bernie Bros? It's pure sexism all the way. Cheese Sandwich Jun 2016 #65

How about a little honesty? GeorgeGist Jun 2016 #66

Questioning my veracity mitty14u2 Jun 2016 #71

Now it's unofficial. He will when it's official. ancianita Jun 2016 #73

Derrrp. snort Jun 2016 #74

NY Daily News Headline Clinton Makes History as first Female Prez nominee To all Sanders fans,, mitty14u2 Jun 2016 #75

Let it go Loki Liesmith Jun 2016 #77

I don't know. BlueStater Jun 2016 #78

Because it's about finishing the primary race. GOT THAT?? ancianita Jun 2016 #79

Oh that's special, the definition of condescending/sour grapes mitty14u2 Jun 2016 #82

In 2008, Hillary didn't until after every single state voted and all the votes were counted. JimDandy Jun 2016 #81

Has Hillary told the truth about TPP, released the transcripts, came clean about the email, onecaliberal Jun 2016 #84

Are you talking about Victoria Woodhull because she was actually the first Quixote1818 Jun 2016 #91