2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: So apparently Bernie's going to the White House tomorrow [View all]GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)And Presidents leaning on members of his own party for the good of the party has happened since this republic was founded. There is absolutely no reason for him to butt out. It is not just a formality that they call him the head of the Party. Our most effective liberal Presidents including FDR and LBJ were ruthless with wayward members of the party in an attempt to get what they wanted. They would threaten, and then follow thru on wrecking political careers. Part of having power is using it.
But I agree with you totally that Obama is not going to do this since he did not call the meeting!
I think Bernie let this become personal, always a mistake in politics, and he hates Clinton with the intensity of the surface of the Sun. He is looking to thread the needle and find a way to work with Obama to defeat Trump without having to humble himself to Clinton and admit she is the Nominee and then endorse her.
And again, my theory is probably bullshit. But after all the attacks I have read around here I am working hard at just posting what I think in a non-accusatory way. The last 2 months have been hell for someone who actually likes, and dislikes both of the candidates.
I hope you have a nice evening.