That must "bern" old Bernie!

It's not a slam on Senator Sanders.

Of all people you would think she would be the first to endorse Bernie. I guess she doesn't feel "the Bern" anymore.

umkay.

I wonder what changed.

It's a pity that pragmatism was so sneered at last time around. It is often said that "people" get the government (and the Supreme Court) that they deserve. I just wish that we hadn't gotten it as well.

I've always took it to mean "thoughtful".

That almost sounds like a way to make pragmatism acceptable tactic for some, but not for others.

And bear in mind... objective. Not subjective, an editorial or a guess. And certainly not another "I see/hear/smell it all the time...!" bit of anecdotal shallowness.

An actual objective measure.

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She is being smart, no doubt about it.

Why should she lock in at this early date?

for not getting that nod from Obama. See? Not that interesting.

Not sure what he is going to do. For him it is complicated as he has close connections with many of the current and prospective candidates.

He will probably wait until a key moment in the campaign... maybe just prior to Super Tuesday. I suspect it will be Kamala.

He is too large of a figure in the party to weigh in. He didn't endorse in 2016 until after the primary.

He is now a regular citizen and more free to do what he wants.

You may be right but I would not be surprised to see him endorse Kamala at some point. Remember how the Ted Kennedy endorsement skyrocketed the Obama campaign back in 2008? Obama might think he should do the same for his favorite candidate.

I understand your hope, though.

Also, the Liberal Lion was a huge Democratic figure in 2008. His endorsement was likely a key factor in Obama's victory. Obama could return the favor to the candidate he deems the best.

So what's your point?

Sure, he may stay out of it but he has every right to endorse if he wants to.. just like Kennedy.

as is appropriate imo.

He may feel it is not his place. I don't recall an ex-president endorsing anyone in a primary.

to a freshman congress person whose sole introduction to the political world was promoting Bernie’s Democratic socialism. And Biden hasn’t even announced yet.

I'm a big Bernie supporter myself. Voted for him in the 2016 primary, but I'm not committed to him by any stretch at this point. There are too many good candidates coming forward. It would be foolish to make my decision now. The same is true for AOC I would think.

I can sort of understand holding off an official endorsement but she didnt even mention Bernie by name or give him credit or wish him good luck... nothing but a weak sauce comment about how great it was that many progressives are running.

It tells me she is starting to realize her future is not with Bernie.

She wasn’t asked about Bernie. A spokesperson was.

This is a non-story looking for a reader.

This is different than just a routine endorsement of a fellow politician. Bernie is the Godfather of Democratic Socialists and she is the Princess and rising star of Democratic Socialists. It's telling she has refused endorsement or to make any sort of comment about his announcement to run.

through the Midwest during the primaries where she campaigned against Dem incumbents? Now she doesn't endorse him.

Hmmmm? What does this say about her?

She looks at him like, he’s a dinosaur.

He was asked about it and remained neutral?

Mahalo

Thank You!

I remember that Jealous had an angry moment with the press during his run for governor when he was asked for the umpteenth time whether he was a socialist.

Jealous identifies as a venture capitalist and has worked for years raising money for and investing in new small businesses in marginalized communities.

Mahalo, my friend!

backstory, lapucelle.

Aloha, amiga!

Divide her progressive fans with an early endorsement. Let’s have a great primary debate.

I'm surprised by AOC's decision not to leap with an endorsement. Makes me think she has more political savvy than we knew. That being said, the comment by Corbin Trent is completely disingenuous: 'We're not thinking about the next election.'

Yeah. Tell me another one!

Interesting to say the least.

CA Dems endorsed Kamala. VT Dems endorsed Bernie.

Or maybe it should read AOC won’t endorse any candidate before NY primary.

But this headline is so much more fun.

Ocasio's non-endorsement is surprising.

fiercely campaigning for other fellow Democratic Socialists. Now the Grand Poobah of Democratic Socialists is running for the highest office in the land and she suddenly turns quiet.

focus just a few short months ago. This is strange.

and exciting.

primaries before politicians make endorsements.

enjoy.

Perhaps she didn't like what she saw on the inside of that campaign?

Looks like a pretty big snub to me.

Loving me some AOC!

A lot can happen before the voting begins, which is nearly a year off.

a question. The spokesperson says AOC has not endorsed anyone at this point essentially. And suddenly it's a rejection, a rebuke of Bernie Sanders.

Did Sanders even ask for an endorsement at this point? Probably not.

Meh.

clickbait

Why do it now? Who knows who will still be in the race by then.

That will be way too late for Bernie. Super Tuesday is March 3. He needs help upfront if he has any chance at all of winning this thing.

Wonder if that will have any impact on when or whether she endorses Bernie. I think AOC needs to put some distance between the Our Revolution folks and herself. Maybe this helps in that regard.

headline. lol. And I'm glad she's staying out of it. She's learning, thank goodness.

did not refuse to endorse. BAD headline.

You would think she would have something positive to say about her fellow Democratic Socialist. She is certainly not afraid to be outspoken in her opinions on other matters.

Corbin Trent said. “We’re not thinking at all about the next election.” . .

'is unlikely to offer an endorsement before her state's Democratic primary next year, and may even permanently withhold any explicit support for a single candidate.'

You would think she would have made some specific mention of his announcement. After all he is the Grand Master of Democratic Socialists and she is the Democratic Socialists' rising star. Odd she remains silent.

It tells me she is starting to realize her future does not lie with Sanders and his "Our Revolution" movement. Which I will commend her for that.

she knows that Nancy Pelosi is a better mentor than Bernie will ever become.

Yes AOC is idealistic. But she's smart. At the end of her career, she'll want it to look more like Nancy's, Maxine's, Hillarys', not so much Bernie's. I suppose, unless he were to become president.

Sorry, but fresh is fresh. And those ladies are fresh.

She's showing real wisdom not endorsing anyone yet.