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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Next week, Bernie will drop out and strongly endorse HRC. There is nothing hypocritical [View all]Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)46. It's a fantastic outcome by any measure, the very fact that there are people rightfully disppointed
that he did not actually win is a victory I did not expect. He got close, the movement grew and defined itself and the opponents of the movement have expressed themselves and become well known. It's great.
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Next week, Bernie will drop out and strongly endorse HRC. There is nothing hypocritical [View all]
cali
Jun 2016
OP
If she is the nominee, Trump will win. That is the fault of people who voted for her. If you
GoneFishin
Jun 2016
#139
Bernie has tried to tell them he can't just tell his supporters what to do. Boy are they going to
Skwmom
Jun 2016
#112
Also, I don't care who he votes for. His one vote isn't going to make a big difference.
GoneFishin
Jun 2016
#133
He thinks Hillary is infinitely preferable to Trump. That's the reason to endorse her. n/t
pnwmom
Jun 2016
#121
His "when I'm President" affirmation during yesterday's rally was confusing.
Surya Gayatri
Jun 2016
#21
Where did I insult anyone? I was asking Cali a valid question in response to her OP.
Surya Gayatri
Jun 2016
#53
I have an inkling that, no matter what anybody might say or do, your mind is made up.
Surya Gayatri
Jun 2016
#75
Hard to say, but I suspect he is NOT privy to any more insider info. than the POTUS and VPOTUS.
Surya Gayatri
Jun 2016
#61
Hillary doesn't deserve his endorsement, but he will give it for the good of the country.
Vattel
Jun 2016
#13
The Donald isn't organized enough for a an Epresence payroll but I think some Freepers&co
Maru Kitteh
Jun 2016
#95
It's a fantastic outcome by any measure, the very fact that there are people rightfully disppointed
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#46
No offense but 'some of' any candidates supporters are buffoons, criminals, jerks, you name it.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#51
I don't visualize any Bernie Supporter throwing him under any bus for any reason
Jennylynn
Jun 2016
#135
I hope that the millions of people excited about his candidacy will stay with the process.
yardwork
Jun 2016
#27
Sanders has postioned himself to become one of the most powerful members of the Senate
corkhead
Jun 2016
#38
Yes, if he helps turn the Senate blue and get Hillary elected, he will be rewarded.
yardwork
Jun 2016
#85
Yep. It would violate the most basic principles of his campaign to reward the establishment for
GoneFishin
Jun 2016
#129
His endorsement or not is not going to change a thing about what they do or don't do.
SusanCalvin
Jun 2016
#144
I'm not Hillary's biggest fan but the alternative is unthinkable. Seems Bernie feels the same way
corkhead
Jun 2016
#37
It will seriously damage the revolution. You can't embrace what you say you are fighting against.
Skwmom
Jun 2016
#50
This election isn't about beating Trump, it is about keeping what is left of our democracy.
tonyt53
Jun 2016
#77
If he falls in line and behaves like other politicians then the momentum is dead.
GoneFishin
Jun 2016
#132
Couldn't agree more. I've always thought that the Founding Fathers missed the mark
Surya Gayatri
Jun 2016
#162
I think the movement will soon realize there is no fixing the Democratic Party. It's only the votes
Skwmom
Jun 2016
#111
I guess that means his campaign was a lie, if he can endorse everything he railed against...
Romulox
Jun 2016
#114
I agree. I don't think it will come to that. But if it does, then you would be correct.
GoneFishin
Jun 2016
#136
If everyone in the party agreed on everything, you wouldn't have primaries
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2016
#147
I support Bernie. I care what he thinks and endorses. No bus with Bernie's name on it
pampango
Jun 2016
#119
Nonsense. He said he is going to the convention, and it will be a contested convention. And by all
GoneFishin
Jun 2016
#128