2016 Postmortem

Corporate666

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24. I think Bernie is "going right to the boss" to try to get some concessions....

Reply to Proud Public Servant (Original post)

Wed Jun 8, 2016, 06:47 PM

Jun 2016

..and I don't think he is going to get it.

It's no secret that I can't stand BS, but putting that aside, there are some inescapable facts

1) His method of getting things done doesn't produce results. Obama knows this and isn't going to agree to change the party agenda to suit someone who has a history of being ineffective.

2) He's already lost the nomination. It's not like he has a lot of bargaining power.

3) I don't think he has much control over his remaining supporters. It's not like they are going to support HRC just because he says so. He's going to endorse her one way or the other, so what does he have to offer? To "really REALLY endorse her" instead of just playing lip service?

I think Bernie hasn't gotten the accomodation he wants from HRC so he's going to try to get it from Obama. I think Obama is going to tell him that it's over, and that he needs to shut things down and get behind HRC to defeat Trump. I think Bernie is going to be pretty stubborn and pissed about it, but maybe hearing it right from the top will carry some weight and make him realize it's over.

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So apparently Bernie's going to the White House tomorrow [View all] Proud Public Servant Jun 2016 OP

I think Obama will give him some tough love bravenak Jun 2016 #1

Exactly. okasha Jun 2016 #21

Yep bravenak Jun 2016 #23

I second that MFM008 Jun 2016 #33

If Obama tries to run a candidate off, then we are more corrupt than I thought adigal Jun 2016 #37

Obana endorsing Clinton will end this in the eyes of the entire nation. bravenak Jun 2016 #39

Bernie is not a candidate for anything Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #42

There is only one candidate for the Democratic party MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #50

You just told me to fade away?? Really? I guess I shouldn't waste my time adigal Jun 2016 #53

No you can MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #95

The voters, as you put it, "ran Sanders off". The president will probably make it . . . brush Jun 2016 #55

make it clear?,who gives a shit? wendylaroux Jun 2016 #97

For what reason? brush Jun 2016 #100

You're right of course PepperHarlan Jun 2016 #73

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #98

But in the party he is very powerful GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #90

He is going to try to get Obama to flip his superdelegate to him???? boston bean Jun 2016 #2

Ouch baby MFM008 Jun 2016 #34

it was wide open boston bean Jun 2016 #45

I hope Obama doesn't leave him waiting in the foyer. NurseJackie Jun 2016 #3

If he did it'd be a very carefully calibrated Hortensis Jun 2016 #13

Listen closely to his speech last night GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #26

Indeed, your theory that Sanders is sexist is full of shit. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #29

:thumbsup: Joe the Revelator Jun 2016 #36

Wow, that is out of left field! GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Jun 2016 #52

I'd like to think you are correct GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Jun 2016 #75

El Dorado GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Jun 2016 #80

yeah GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #82

Do you think Bernie, who has been more liberal and populist than most of Congress adigal Jun 2016 #40

I think the President has significant persuasive skills okasha Jun 2016 #58

:) Two good points. Hortensis Jun 2016 #76

Well, from this article, Bernie requested the meeting GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #63

Agree except that I do not believe even Hortensis Jun 2016 #86

Then he is meeting with the wrong person! GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #89

Don't know either, Gulf. Ask the staffers who blabbed Hortensis Jun 2016 #91

right there with you GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #92

Very interesting, GulfCoast. I'll have to look up Hortensis Jun 2016 #49

go to about 16:25 in his speech. boston bean Jun 2016 #64

Thanks. That's a big help. Hortensis Jun 2016 #69

I caught that too. boston bean Jun 2016 #61

After the other responses I responded to I just want to clarify my theory! GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #70

I was just saying I felt he emphasized "him" (Obama) too.. and passingly mentioned Hillary. boston bean Jun 2016 #72

Unlike you, the president is not that petty democrattotheend Jun 2016 #62

You calling Jackie petty? Isn't that petty? boston bean Jun 2016 #67

Jackie has been one of the most petty, virulent Bernie attackers throughout the primaries democrattotheend Jun 2016 #84

It was a joke. It was funny. boston bean Jun 2016 #87

Ok, I see what she was saying democrattotheend Jun 2016 #88

Obama will thank Bernie for the race Bernie ran. bigwillq Jun 2016 #4

What a bullshit list! Paulie Jun 2016 #11

Ha! bigwillq Jun 2016 #12

Why do you think Sanders asked for this meeting? NT Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #15

To ask Obama for advice (nt) bigwillq Jun 2016 #19

yes, not for what to do, but a follow-up of their phone conversation on Sunday larkrake Jun 2016 #22

Advice about what? NT Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #25

How Bernie should concede (nt) bigwillq Jun 2016 #31

Heads will roll? RobertEarl Jun 2016 #5

No heads will roll. But they will laugh. Bernie thinks he's going over Hillary's head. LuvLoogie Jun 2016 #9

Obama is the leader of the Democratic party notadmblnd Jun 2016 #32

Have you ever heard of "separation of powers"? Obama is NOT Bernie's boss either adigal Jun 2016 #46

No, Obama is not going to make Sanders do anything notadmblnd Jun 2016 #65

Obama is the leader of the Democratic party. notadmblnd Jun 2016 #30

That's cool RobertEarl Jun 2016 #35

Obama will give Bernie a stern talking to, and tell him he needs to fall in line One Black Sheep Jun 2016 #6

But Bernie requested the meeting democrattotheend Jun 2016 #7

My thought exactly Proud Public Servant Jun 2016 #8

Well, speculating, reportedly Bernie is out for DWS blood, Hortensis Jun 2016 #68

I agree lancer78 Jun 2016 #94

The deal RobertEarl Jun 2016 #79

what does Obama have to do with what Bernie does? wendylaroux Jun 2016 #18

Joint endorsement for Hillary! 4139 Jun 2016 #10

He will stay for 4 and half years ? GreatGazoo Jun 2016 #14

I think PBO will tell Bernie he's endorsing HRC mcar Jun 2016 #16

Yes. Bernie will sit on this side of the desk. nt WhiteTara Jun 2016 #17

none of the above- none relate to Bernie calling the meeting larkrake Jun 2016 #20

I think Bernie is "going right to the boss" to try to get some concessions.... Corporate666 Jun 2016 #24

The power he has is his supporters behind him davidn3600 Jun 2016 #28

Let's discuss this Corporate666 Jun 2016 #44

Hillary does not have to "attract moderates in the center" Proud Public Servant Jun 2016 #56

Ha! And the Army snubbed Ted Nugent. LuvLoogie Jun 2016 #59

Here is the thing. Obama is that good and he is outside the contentious race. seabeyond Jun 2016 #27

Who said it was Bernie's request? DCBob Jun 2016 #41

NPR said outright Proud Public Servant Jun 2016 #47

I think they might have misunderstood.. DCBob Jun 2016 #60

Unlike NPR, but perhaps Proud Public Servant Jun 2016 #66

Hope he tells Obama what he should do with the TPP... AzDar Jun 2016 #43

! bigwillq Jun 2016 #48

Really, instead of using the bully pulpit for his SC nominee or working on the 1/4 of American kids adigal Jun 2016 #54

Ayup. And I suspect he's going to disappoint a LOT more before he's through.... AzDar Jun 2016 #57

PSSSST stevil Jun 2016 #81

Oh right on!!! wendylaroux Jun 2016 #96

I think Bernie wants an update on the FBI investigation... Barack_America Jun 2016 #51

I think they're gonna talk about RazBerryBeret Jun 2016 #71

I'm sure he'll be invited back more than once during MineralMan Jun 2016 #77

I'm sure your right MFM008 Jun 2016 #83

If there is a foyer that needs waiting in. GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #93

. RandySF Jun 2016 #85

Outcome, Bernie stays in the race. B Calm Jun 2016 #99