2016 Postmortem

Kalidurga

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36. That was a very brave move.

Thu Nov 12, 2015, 07:52 PM

Nov 2015

"I was approached by a Clinton supporter who said that I am doing a disservice to the country," Turner said. "It was very insulting."

That is going to happen more and more often to her and she really doesn't deserve that kind of thing.

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Nina Turner changes her mind on Hillary Clinton, endorses Bernie Sanders for president [View all] think Nov 2015 OP

He earned it, she said. n/t Mike__M Nov 2015 #1

Lets hope this is the first of many! bvar22 Nov 2015 #123

Is she still singing? ChiTownDenny Nov 2015 #134

Obviously she fears the Sanders Retaliation Machine. What's the quid-pro-quo? NurseJackie Nov 2015 #2

Sanders, himself, has said that he would vote for Clinton should she win the Primaries. What Cal33 Nov 2015 #10

Keep reading. Eventually you'll get the 2nd line of text ... NurseJackie Nov 2015 #18

I just didn't like that "Sanders Retaliation Machine" part. But I guess you are right. Some Cal33 Nov 2015 #23

Every thread about someone endorsing Hillary tammywammy Nov 2015 #46

The not-nice-words that the Clinton machine is saying about Nina Turner now that she JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #62

A Clinton supporter=Clinton machine? Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2015 #82

I am impressed JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #87

I really had never heard of her Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2015 #88

To be honest, neither did I JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #91

People change their minds all the time Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2015 #93

Well she was accused of doing the country a disservice. JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #94

That was one person being a douche Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2015 #113

Turner was the primary spokesperson for the Ohio Democratic oasis Nov 2015 #95

Walker is governor of Wisconsin, not Ohio. senz Nov 2015 #102

Thanks. Nt oasis Nov 2015 #127

I think you might have the wrong state? Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2015 #110

Oops I guess I don't know her either., but she must have some level oasis Nov 2015 #126

Someone should have paid a visit to Lewis' FB page Sheepshank Nov 2015 #119

I think you are in the wrong thread. Bye. n/t JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #120

no, I'm in the right place. Thanks for the notice. Bye nt Sheepshank Nov 2015 #125

thanks for the gracious congratulations. femmedem Nov 2015 #41

That was faint praise. Fawke Em Nov 2015 #60

That's the new meme...people only support Bernie out of FEAR OF RETALIATION? Ken Burch Nov 2015 #106

Keep reading. NurseJackie Nov 2015 #112

I agree, congrats to the Bernie Campaign n/t Sheepshank Nov 2015 #122

Wooohooo!!! K&R!!! HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #3

Yeah, woohoo SCantiGOP Nov 2015 #59

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch. HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #73

but hasn't she heard all the awful things that SANDERS SUPPORTERS HAVE DONE!? Warren DeMontague Nov 2015 #4

I for one have always chosen the person with Mutual Assured Destruction powers merrily Nov 2015 #45

I'm the turd in the punchbowl. Warren DeMontague Nov 2015 #49

I am too delicate a Victorian flower to make the off color joke that occurred to me when I saw your merrily Nov 2015 #52

And the GINGHAM! Oh god we have such terrible fashion sense! Scootaloo Nov 2015 #100

I do believe we are going to see more of this. Hepburn Nov 2015 #5

You're right, 100%. Hey, you Clinton fans, cut it out. Your attitude and words sound Cal33 Nov 2015 #14

Your are suppose to say "cut it out" INdemo Nov 2015 #19

Okay. I just made the correction. :) Cal33 Nov 2015 #24

I have been on the DU since April 2004 Hepburn Nov 2015 #20

Really helps the blood pressure FlatBaroque Nov 2015 #22

I just read a few and ignore reading the other posts when I see the names that I recognize. The Cal33 Nov 2015 #34

It was rough back in 2004 but not INdemo Nov 2015 #35

What is funny artislife Nov 2015 #86

Fala approves! BuelahWitch Nov 2015 #37

I must be missing one DirtyHippyBastard Nov 2015 #40

Wow.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #44

. merrily Nov 2015 #48

42 artislife Nov 2015 #81

same here FreedomRain Nov 2015 #97

oooh, does a bug zapper count? If not, I'll gladly put back the swatter Sheepshank Nov 2015 #121

Yep.... LovingA2andMI Nov 2015 #132

Great endorsement and terrific story. Thanks for posting n/t emulatorloo Nov 2015 #6

Here we go !! Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #7

Doing it again arent they? randys1 Nov 2015 #51

This is truly a surprise and will hurt Hillary in Ohio. Too bad. But hats off to Nina for followin kelliekat44 Nov 2015 #75

Fighting FOR the electorate! artislife Nov 2015 #83

Thank you, Nina Turner! DianeK Nov 2015 #8

I love Nina Turner's spunk. I hope someday she's in a national position. Vinca Nov 2015 #9

If HRC wins this thing JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #63

One of several reasons I cannot abide HRC. senz Nov 2015 #103

Too bad Sherrod Brown didn't think like Nina. floriduck Nov 2015 #11

I thought Sherrod Brown had better sense than to endorse HRC. n/t Hepburn Nov 2015 #16

Me too. in_cog_ni_to Nov 2015 #21

lol saturnsring Nov 2015 #38

Punch in the gut is right smilingwen Nov 2015 #56

It was a grave disappointment to me. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #26

so then it's ok if we say that Nina Turner and little to no sense? good. Sheepshank Nov 2015 #124

... Agschmid Nov 2015 #76

Still time for Sherrod to change his mind artislife Nov 2015 #84

Now hey, he can support who he wants. Scootaloo Nov 2015 #101

He was hedging his bets i think. The Clinton's NorthCarolina Nov 2015 #115

Very good day Lazy Daisy Nov 2015 #12

Yay! Nina was a frequent guest on The Ed Show whathehell Nov 2015 #13

Woohoo! azmom Nov 2015 #15

WTG Nina! in_cog_ni_to Nov 2015 #17

Cool! Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #25

I agree Go Vols Nov 2015 #27

"What's love got to do with it?" Armstead Nov 2015 #28

:) think Nov 2015 #32

Ha ha! Fawke Em Nov 2015 #65

Interesting paragraph here.. Rogue Democrat Nov 2015 #29

Go Bernie! Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #30

That can work both ways. I love Nina and she will bring a lot of votes to Bernie. It's just a kelliekat44 Nov 2015 #31

Nina Turner--thanks for the endorsement! panader0 Nov 2015 #33

That was a very brave move. Kalidurga Nov 2015 #36

Also this JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #64

How is voting for another person running on the Democratic ticket Fawke Em Nov 2015 #66

Exactly JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #68

"No one in Ohio asked her to do this".... Wow, how about the idea she made up her own mind??!?!! reformist2 Nov 2015 #67

You misunderstand JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #69

They've got to be panicking now, wondering if others will start jumping ship, lol! reformist2 Nov 2015 #70

I am sure they have their hillary hatelist out now, with Nina Turner at the very top JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #71

Sure, she can afford to, having white privilege and all. MannyGoldstein Nov 2015 #39

This will continue, of course... MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #42

Smart woman! She is focusing on the ISSUES which is what most people are doing sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #43

K&R!! eom Duval Nov 2015 #47

She never really loved Hillary. merrily Nov 2015 #50

I wonder how many Hillary supporters are calling for burning all of her music? Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #53

Great day for Sanders! bobbobbins01 Nov 2015 #54

How did I miss that about the Postal Workers?? Great news! reformist2 Nov 2015 #109

K/R UglyGreed Nov 2015 #55

Alright Old Codger Nov 2015 #57

Huh Babel_17 Nov 2015 #58

Nope. Impossible quakerboy Nov 2015 #61

Didn't see this one ismnotwasm Nov 2015 #72

Very Cool......! Rethinking her Position...a Person of Honor! KoKo Nov 2015 #74

A great pick up for my candidate! blackspade Nov 2015 #77

Wondering CD7981 Nov 2015 #78

Gee, I feel your concern artislife Nov 2015 #89

Good question. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #116

Heh...it is starting to look like 2007 artislife Nov 2015 #79

How? Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2015 #85

The switch. artislife Nov 2015 #90

What significant endorsements does BS have? Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2015 #92

Well, people evolve, you know. Live and Learn Nov 2015 #80

She didn't change her mind... she never endorsed HRC... modestybl Nov 2015 #96

Of course she supported Hillary, she even served on the board of Correct the Record jfern Nov 2015 #99

"I was approached by a Clinton supporter who said that I am doing a disservice to the country" jfern Nov 2015 #98

'Disservice to the country'? How, by trying to save it? Live and Learn Nov 2015 #107

No, by picking a candidate who will hand the White House to the GOP. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #117

I respect Sen. Turner even more now. senz Nov 2015 #104

They need to get her a standard speaking slot at Bernie's events. Ken Burch Nov 2015 #105

I bet they will, now that they realized Dr. West was not bringing them the AA vote. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #118

What's all this I keep hearing about Tina Turner ?? n/t King_Klonopin Nov 2015 #108

Nina Turner is a very popular African American lady among democrats here in Ohio. daybranch Nov 2015 #111

No big surprise, she was one of Ed Schultz' favorite guests on his show, and Schultz devoted.... George II Nov 2015 #114

So, she could not have just made up her own mind, being a woman and all? djean111 Nov 2015 #129

Nice gender bait. George II Nov 2015 #131

LOL! merrily Nov 2015 #130

K & R little by little the tide turns Cosmic Kitten Nov 2015 #128

As an Ohio resident, monicaangela Nov 2015 #133