2016 Postmortem

NurseJackie

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113. He can't let go and accept reality, apparently. (This is my opinion.)

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Bernie Sanders planning rally in Philadelphia on eve of DNC [View all] portlander23 Jul 2016 OP

Making sure Donald Trump never gets to the White House. oasis Jul 2016 #1

Reunion concerts always do best in the summer months. brooklynite Jul 2016 #2

In view of the events of the past week any rally or protest should be suspended or focus on Jitter65 Jul 2016 #111

Excuse me ... BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #3

yes, he is victorious in raising an active movement, and as far as bad judgement, both larkrake Jul 2016 #6

Please tell me, how all these distractions from the convention are helpintg to defeat trump? lunamagica Jul 2016 #8

Defeating Trump depends on energizing liberal/sane voters, so yes spud_demon Jul 2016 #36

Saying that he "thinks" Hillary will be nominated is the essence of NOT conceding. Lord Magus Jul 2016 #71

Not conceding would be saying he thinks she would NOT be nominated. spud_demon Jul 2016 #82

I disagree. Lord Magus Jul 2016 #83

not conceeding just keeps the pressure on, thats all larkrake Jul 2016 #96

Moving on would be endorsing the winner Hillary Clinton livetohike Jul 2016 #9

How do you know thats not in the works for this rally? bklyncowgirl Jul 2016 #12

Pretty derogatory telling us he is the only progressive, he is going to "fix" the Democratic party. seabeyond Jul 2016 #14

^^^ Yes. ehrnst Jul 2016 #38

There doesn't need to be a rally during the convention. The focus needs to be on the lunamagica Jul 2016 #15

Bull, rallying for platform is a good thing.Does not help Trump at all larkrake Jul 2016 #45

Sanders will lose a floor fight on the platform if he brings one Gothmog Jul 2016 #77

3rd way is tired of sanders. I suppose they have nightmares about him. Not my problem larkrake Jul 2016 #92

Trump keeps calling on Sanders to act this way. No one is happier than he is with Sanders acting lunamagica Jul 2016 #79

He has not conceded nor endorsed. He has not offered to campaign with, or for Hillary. livetohike Jul 2016 #16

why should he when downticket needs his support, and he has every right to hold a rally before the larkrake Jul 2016 #25

Fantasy land metroins Jul 2016 #29

Believe what you wish. The movement is just fine, and Bill and Comey have done harm larkrake Jul 2016 #46

He ran as a Democrat. He wants to write the Democratic platform. ehrnst Jul 2016 #39

No, Bernie is working WITH the party. He is working FOR the people. All the people larkrake Jul 2016 #43

Oh right, Bernie invented the pro-choice, immigration reform ehrnst Jul 2016 #44

he did his part, yes, caucusing with dems larkrake Jul 2016 #47

Do you know what amendments are? And that they are not the platform? ehrnst Jul 2016 #52

You dont know what you are talking about so I wont bother debating a wall. Bye larkrake Jul 2016 #55

Typical response to something that one doesn't have the tools to refute. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2016 #58

Sanders has been quiet on everything for two and a half decades, and now He gets the credit, and seabeyond Jul 2016 #57

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non dems, and he is working for dems as well, just not 3rd wayers larkrake Jul 2016 #90

When lacking a point of substance, trotting out tired, half-witted canards like 3rd Way and Neo-Lib LanternWaste Jul 2016 #91

nonsense, obviously you are third way to fear Bernie so much as to not let it go larkrake Jul 2016 #94

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I love these "3rd way" and "neoliberal" labels. Cracks me up. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2016 #108

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If you support Hillary you are 3rd way or willfully uninformed,or will vote for the lesser of two larkrake Jul 2016 #95

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those are wholly your words. You obviously cannot read and it is childish to say gotcha larkrake Jul 2016 #101

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Since when does Bernie have "40 million indys" backing him? Lord Magus Jul 2016 #72

wow, are you uninformed, try googling, friend larkrake Jul 2016 #74

Legitimate question, that you failed to answer. Three running for House seats, one for Senate. tonyt53 Jul 2016 #76

So what would I Google to find the alleged 40 million independents for Bernie? Lord Magus Jul 2016 #84

they just have to hate. I think a rally is a great idea. Get a party atmosphere before larkrake Jul 2016 #27

I hope that it is celebratory rather than a protest. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2016 #59

its a rally, not a protest. Several protests are scheduled throughout the city tho larkrake Jul 2016 #61

Yes, he has. kstewart33 Jul 2016 #51

It said "pro-Sanders" events. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2016 #107

he is campaigning for downticket, not himself larkrake Jul 2016 #22

From what I see the President put everything on the line for her yesterday. peace13 Jul 2016 #32

you are wrong.There is more work to be done larkrake Jul 2016 #98

He clearly HASN'T moved on. Lord Magus Jul 2016 #86

Seriously? In my opinion, that's such a WEIRD thing for him to do. A "victory" statement? WTF? NurseJackie Jul 2016 #112

It's all about Bernie. lunamagica Jul 2016 #4

it's all about the issues Bernie has raised tk2kewl Jul 2016 #48

Nope. Sorry. Are they called "March for the 99" Bkacks for the 99" or something similar? lunamagica Jul 2016 #75

ifin you say so tk2kewl Jul 2016 #78

for those who have lost touch with reality n/t cosmicone Jul 2016 #5

Cool bigwillq Jul 2016 #7

bernie who? beachbum bob Jul 2016 #10

Yep that one! Her Sister Jul 2016 #18

This view is about 200 feet and several lanes of traffic closer than rally attendees will be. onehandle Jul 2016 #11

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Lol n/t. okieinpain Jul 2016 #23

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... woolldog Jul 2016 #41

squirrel! n/t. okieinpain Jul 2016 #104

Looks nice. peace13 Jul 2016 #34

Awesome! jack_krass Jul 2016 #17

Big Eyeroll! Her Sister Jul 2016 #19

Bigger eyeroll riversedge Jul 2016 #28

Will he be leading the fart in? grossproffit Jul 2016 #20

Lol oasis Jul 2016 #26

lmaooo sarae Jul 2016 #42

LOL - poor Bernie MaggieD Jul 2016 #21

Victory statement? Loki Jul 2016 #30

Well, I'm sure the media will carry live coverage of this rally, so no need for BS to address book_worm Jul 2016 #31

I wish I could be there. I'm proud of Bernie's efforts. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #33

Sounds like a great way to spend campaign cash.... Adrahil Jul 2016 #35

Yep. That's something that Bernie has no lack of. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2016 #54

16th minute. JaneyVee Jul 2016 #37

A gentle reminder: ehrnst Jul 2016 #40

The DNC should release a statement, acknowledging the rally as Sanders' official convention speech LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #49

+1 JoePhilly Jul 2016 #53

Great idea! nt ecstatic Jul 2016 #64

will be interesting to see how MSM reports / covers this! HumanityExperiment Jul 2016 #50

A "victory statement?" MineralMan Jul 2016 #56

One last hit of that adulation juice... (nt) ehrnst Jul 2016 #60

Yes, he will declare Hillary the victor. JTFrog Jul 2016 #63

Yeah, I'm betting he won't declare the victor Hillary obamanut2012 Jul 2016 #69

You are probably right. JTFrog Jul 2016 #70

He deserves a participation trophy at least. JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #73

The primaries are over. Sanders lost. Move on. eom MohRokTah Jul 2016 #62

its not over for 3 weeks larkrake Jul 2016 #65

It's been over for 3 months. nt JTFrog Jul 2016 #67

It's already BEEN over for more than 3 weeks. MohRokTah Jul 2016 #68

A victory statement for WHAT, exactly? DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #66

I wish I could be there! arcane1 Jul 2016 #80

I am waiting MFM008 Jul 2016 #81

Bernie jcgoldie Jul 2016 #85

What were you expecting? George Eliot Jul 2016 #89

He's moved on and now wants his "movement" to effect change. George Eliot Jul 2016 #88

Well why doesn't he do it AFTER the convention so as not to take attention away from it. That kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2016 #109

Wonder how long until the fundraising email goes out? giftedgirl77 Jul 2016 #103

Bernie's the best! jalan48 Jul 2016 #105

Totally. George Eliot Jul 2016 #110

10 events/rally's being held during convention week? Is trying to steal the thunder? Egotistical. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2016 #106

He can't let go and accept reality, apparently. (This is my opinion.) NurseJackie Jul 2016 #113