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Sanders loses convention leverage [View all] brooklynite Jun 2016 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author Cali_Democrat Jun 2016 #1
the truth is Clinton doesn't need Sanders and is rapidly reaching the point geek tragedy Jun 2016 #2
I'm thinking Nov. 9th she might realize she needed him. harun Jun 2016 #15
Is that what you are hoping LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #17
No, she's winning right now, with him being deliberately geek tragedy Jun 2016 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #28
all of the sensible Sanders supporters have already begun the process of moving on. geek tragedy Jun 2016 #33
Exactly!! nt eastwestdem Jun 2016 #39
Your moderate republican's voting for Hillary in Red states is going to do nothing. harun Jun 2016 #55
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #57
So one more for Bern it all down then? CorkySt.Clair Jun 2016 #36
Your signature line is everything to me. grossproffit Jun 2016 #58
Thanks CorkySt.Clair Jun 2016 #60
She is kicking Trumps ass right now according to polls workinclasszero Jun 2016 #59
I have been thinking that, too -- Orlando changed things obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #41
her speech slamming Trump changed things. that prompted Trump's current meltdown. nt geek tragedy Jun 2016 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #45
The truth is Clinton and her accolytes think they don't need anyone except Trump and her big donors. leveymg Jun 2016 #54
I think Bernie is doing exactly what he wants and I support him. aikoaiko Jun 2016 #3
Agreed. I, too, support Bernie in whatever he wants to do. He is a trustworthy leader. Cal33 Jun 2016 #31
Exactly. He's a wise man and a wise politician. He's trustworthy and his ideals are Triana Jun 2016 #40
Since when is acknowledging reality something that requires inducement? Lord Magus Jun 2016 #47
So he hasn't bowed down and kissed the ring yet....awwwww Armstead Jun 2016 #4
"Sanders has to be miondful of the 43 percent of the voters" TwilightZone Jun 2016 #7
Clinton's main objection to Obama is that he was not her. Armstead Jun 2016 #9
"Clinton wanted to make sure she was in with Obama so she could benefit personally. " TwilightZone Jun 2016 #16
I didn't say that.. Armstead Jun 2016 #25
The problem with that argument touted by Bernie Supporters (in your title) Sheepshank Jun 2016 #34
This isn't the first time a candidate has lost to someone they had real disagreements with. Lord Magus Jun 2016 #49
His relatively small audience for the live streamed speech is a signal redstateblues Jun 2016 #5
"still far from sounding a truly conciliatory tone." geek tragedy Jun 2016 #6
Merkley is still going to cast a symbolic superdelegate vote for Bernie Tarc Jun 2016 #8
I'm not sure how Merkley endorsing the expected nominee is Sanders losing leverage. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #53
POWER HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #10
Bernie is keeping the focus on himself as long as he can by not conceding. onehandle Jun 2016 #11
As my husband often describes it - "more ME, please!" calimary Jun 2016 #18
I think he has less than a week.... Adrahil Jun 2016 #12
I would agree with that Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #22
He had a stronger negotiating position before California and New Jersey voted ... NurseJackie Jun 2016 #50
I think a Wednesday afternoon speaking slot would be just right for him. CorkySt.Clair Jun 2016 #13
Watch and learn as our great candidates work to demolish Trump and take over Congress. L. Coyote Jun 2016 #14
No...we don't want two 'candidates' Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #20
We have 435 congressional districts = pop, 710,000 each, 55 districts to flip L. Coyote Jun 2016 #30
We have a gerrymander ...the only hope of getting the house is for Clinton to win by 8-10 points. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #35
Here. Dawgs Jun 2016 #19
No one but BOB's will watch that. Like all Berniebots...Cent has done himself real harm. nt Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #21
Cenk....do you mean to say apcalc Jun 2016 #29
Yeah well spell check has never heard of him.. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #37
It's okay. Dawgs Jun 2016 #48
Speaking of ego, Cenk is a idiot MattP Jun 2016 #26
Trump is doing so much to to scare the Whack-a-doodle out of Americans, and Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #24
Who? zappaman Jun 2016 #27
This is the Hillary supporter threat AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #32
He needs to lose his committee assignments. nt LexVegas Jun 2016 #38
100% agree obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #42
No reason to be petty, we may need him someday. tritsofme Jun 2016 #44
nah, he can keep his committee assignments, they need his vote geek tragedy Jun 2016 #46
I disagree. Chemisse Jun 2016 #52
Without penalty and not having WhiteTara Jun 2016 #56
Without penalty means not taking him off of committees or penalizing him in some other way. Chemisse Jun 2016 #61
Sanders' leverage peaked about a week ago. Chemisse Jun 2016 #51
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