Bernie Sanders
Related: About this forumAs a New York resident, I'm sorry
Sorry we couldn't do better for Bernie. I really didn't want New York to be his Waterloo.
It was great to feel like we actually mattered in the presidential election, which is rare for New York. I really hope people in California get the same opportunity.
retrowire
(10,345 posts)The system fucked people over, no surprise there. But don't you take the blame. It's alright and it's going to be alright.
democrattotheend
(11,605 posts)Who was upset that he could not vote in the primary of either party. I don't even know who he supported, but he said "why shouldn't I get to have a say in who our next president is?" I totally agree with him. He said he sometimes votes Democrat and sometimes votes Republican. Why shouldn't people like him have the right to vote for the candidate they think would make the best president?
My boyfriend is a staunch libertarian, but likes Bernie better than any of the other remaining candidates on either side. But he registered Republican in October to support Rand Paul. Now that Rand Paul is out, why shouldn't he be able to vote for the candidate he thinks would be best (or, in his words, the least bad)?
New York is the only state in the country that has such an early party change deadline and it's ridiculous.
Fresh_Start
(11,330 posts)I threw the dice and changed my registration to republican.
I'm hoping to support whichever GOP candidate will cause the most disruption to the GOP.
desmiller
(747 posts)of beautiful. I'm sure that there are far more people like you in California. You and the others were involved in getting Sanders nominated through your vote. That's all matters.
democrattotheend
(11,605 posts)I canvassed for him on Long Island over the weekend and did GOTV at the train station yesterday.
But I still feel like I could have done more.
desmiller
(747 posts)we and Bernie are lucky to have someone as dedicated as you. You honor us greatly. The only thing you can do now is support him. However, if you know people in the remaining states, call them and continue spreading his name. People like you are a YUUUGE benefit to his campain.
#StillBernie
#BernieOrBust
#ToneDownForWhat
democrattotheend
(11,605 posts)I may go down and join her next weekend. But I am feeling kind of demoralized. As much as I want to keep fighting it's hard to do so knowing how slim the odds are.
desmiller
(747 posts)mother, you'll be ready to kick some ass.
surrealAmerican
(11,361 posts)I still feel bad about the way things turned out here in Illinois.
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)It is not his Waterloo.
LiberalElite
(14,691 posts)down 40 pts 6 weeks ago cut it down to what 13 or 14?
No I repeat not Waterloo that gets us nowere this is NOT over.
dana_b
(11,546 posts)Thank you for supporting him. It's also not the fault of the NY voters or ATTEMPTED voters
There was systematic corruption/cheating and voter disenfranchisement. ANd i do not CARE if others think that I wear a
What I say to them is what Clinton's aide said to Bernie.
grntuscarora
(1,249 posts)Thank you for supporting Bernie!!
DI Freighter Watcher
(128 posts)You are not to blame for a corrupt political system run by establishment cronies.
You stepped up did the hard work and we all appreciate that!
I had to remind myself today that Nothing worth having ever comes easy!
Rest, Regroup and get back out there, you ARE making a difference!
RoccoR5955
(12,471 posts)The citidiots who voted for Clinton are the ones who should be sorry, because if, perchance Clinton gets the nomination, she shall lose in November. She has no support from independents, and she needs them to win.
MerryBlooms
(11,770 posts)our candidates couldn't pull even 10% of the voters. Dismal turnout
democrattotheend
(11,605 posts)I heard that several county boards did not send out the usual notice. Not sure if it was deliberate or oversight, but it probably depressed turnout.
Karma13612
(4,552 posts)I also live in NY.
Remember that Bernie won alot of NY.
The areas Hillary won included a huge contingent of SEIU 1199 members. And remember, SEIU119 endorsed Hillary. That is my union, but they don't speak for me, or vote for me. So, there's that!
I am disappointed as well, but we did awesome.
Bernie only came up a bit short (<20 pts), and we know the delegate counts keep going up on our side as caucus counts are finalized.
I was really sad last night, and even avoided going to lunch today with my work colleagues cause one of them is a YUGE Hillary supporter. I knew my stomach would turn upsidedown.
So, I took a wonderful walk and refreshed for the rest of my work day.
With every positive Bernie diary I read, I am feeling better and better.
It ain't over till he says it is. And we are not going to let him quit until the convention.
Bjornsdotter
(6,123 posts)...for everything you did, it is greatly appreciated.