2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumWeaver just said that Bernie is still running for the Democratic nomination
WTF?
firebrand80
(2,760 posts)onehandle
(51,122 posts)Which means that it's not an active campaign and also that Superdelegates are not a problem to them any longer.
They've quit, without saying they quit.
w4rma
(31,700 posts)You must not be used to politicians keeping their word.
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)frazzled
(18,402 posts)I don't even know what he means by "fight to the convention." They've already given him representation on the platform committee, and they'll surely give him a speaking spot. As for changing the party's system: he has zero leverage over that one. All that gives him leverage, I guess, is the threat to have his delegates disrupt the convention.
It's really quite pathetic in a way, and it makes me sad that he can't seem to bring himself to be a statesman rather than a fly in the ointment. But I keep giving him another few days, a week ... I'm not encouraged, though.
This wasn't even a close election. 2008 was close: 48 to 48% pretty much. This time there was a 12 point spread. Every election season someone wins and someone loses. Usually the loser is graceful. Never have I seen them demand special rights because they came in second. It's so incredibly curious.
LiberalFighter
(51,103 posts)joshcryer
(62,276 posts)This shit is coming from Weaver.
WhiteTara
(29,722 posts)he said he would work to keep Trump out of the WH.
I think that Jane is a great instigator. She had designs on redecorating the Residence.
Tal Vez
(660 posts)Clinton and Sanders know how this is going to end. There will be an agreement that both sides will agree to work to make the process more democratic and Sanders will endorse Clinton.
-none
(1,884 posts)Therefore Bernie has not lost yet. It is for the Democratic Convention to decide.
WhiteTara
(29,722 posts)Lord Magus
(1,999 posts)-none
(1,884 posts)She may have more delegates, but she is still short of the needed number to win.
Lord Magus
(1,999 posts)2383 are needed to win.
-none
(1,884 posts)You will have to wait until the convention.
Lord Magus
(1,999 posts)Yelling that they don't count doesn't make it so.
-none
(1,884 posts)And I was not yelling, so why are you saying I am?
obamanut2012
(26,142 posts)-none
(1,884 posts)The convention has not started yet.
auntpurl
(4,311 posts)There's still time, right?
Can I count on your vote?
eastwestdem
(1,220 posts)pat_k
(9,313 posts)laserhaas
(7,805 posts)laserhaas
(7,805 posts)And different rhythms
Jennylynn
(696 posts)LonePirate
(13,431 posts)mcar
(42,376 posts)joshcryer
(62,276 posts)There was a comment I saw earlier mocking the idea that Sanders had no qualms ending his career by taking it to the convention.
jzodda
(2,124 posts)He had a great opportunity to come fully onboard and would go back to the Senate as a party leader. Once Clinton is elected he would have clout and could push his priorities.
Now he will ensure that he be relegated to the back benches. Make good speeches and get zero done as they all eye roll at the mention of his name.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)hollysmom
(5,946 posts)you don't give up before you get something you want. otherwise you would get nothing, Ask Clinton she got Obama to help raise money for her debt for 4 years until she could get back her personal loan. Did she get it by saying, OK you won? no she held out for 4 days while they worked it out.
Honestly I really wonder what kind of world people live in that they don't know the basics of negotiations.
laserhaas
(7,805 posts)You dont see elephants worry about predators
Nir a liin about a bunny running around
But...lions get ruffled when leopards are near
Just sayin.....
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)in multiple jurisdictions.
Judges didn't want to hear anymore nonsense like that so they pulled the plug.
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)stevenleser
(32,886 posts)bkkyosemite
(5,792 posts)stevenleser
(32,886 posts)bkkyosemite
(5,792 posts)La Lioness Priyanka
(53,866 posts)bkkyosemite
(5,792 posts)TNProfessor
(83 posts)Nonhlanhla
(2,074 posts)Cha
(297,718 posts)LexVegas
(6,101 posts)bigwillq
(72,790 posts)Thanks for letting me know. And thanks for keeping Bernie front and center. Appreciate your efforts.