2016 Postmortem

Matt_in_STL

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43. It's one of the reasons I am dreading the GE

Tue Jun 7, 2016, 02:45 PM

Jun 2016

It is going to turn into a competition of "Yo momma" jokes followed by whining about sexism/racism/any other ism they can think of. Everyone lauded Hillary's "foreign policy" speech last week but it was mostly spent trying to insult Trump. I miss the days of speeches that covered actual issues and had substance.

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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