One week from tomorrow Hillary Clinton will be the first woman presumptive nominee of a major party.

[RBInMaine]

And there is nothing, not a single thing, that can be done about it by a minority who want to deny math and plain hard facts. Beliefs in non-existent conspiracy theories and wild notions of a "rigged" system will not stop the inevitable lead that she has in pledged delegates and votes.

And like a grown adult, when one loses, and loses FAIR and SQUARE, one should lose with grace and accept the verdict of the voters.

In this particular circumstance, the grace lies in moving forward to do what Bernie Sanders said he would do: "Work every day to defeat Donald Trump." Simple as that.

[Surya Gayatri]

1. "One should lose with grace and accept the verdict of the voters."

"Grace" is NOT, unhappily, a concept that can be connected with Bernie, Jane or their campaign operatives.

[LiberalFighter]

2. I would hope Sanders had the manners to graciously accept defeat.

But from his behavior it doesn't look likely. Maybe he will prove us wrong.

[beachbumbob]

3. Historic day for America ..just like 8yrs ago.

[BootinUp]

4. Hillary's and Bill's evil plan has worked ! nt

[Walk away]

5. Bernie Sanders is on schedule to be hoisted on his own petard.

I believe he will just make a complete fool of himself at the convention while the entire Democratic party watches. His Child Army will also be busy making fools of themselves in the streets of Philly at the same time.
And that will be the end of it.

[anotherproletariat]

13. I would be surprised if he is given much exposure at the convention. Once Hillary clinches, and

focus turns toward her, Sanders will drop from attention, even if he officially stays in the race. It would be very easy to give him a non-primetime slot, particularly because he has shown his failure to cooperate with party unification, so no reason to reward him with anything. But, if he drops on June 7, he might be able to negotiate a better slot. All in all, he will just remind Dems of this unpleasant primary, and I think they will be anxious to move on from that recollection.

[Walk away]

14. I agree on most points but that won't stop Bernie from making an effort to shit...

..all over the convention with his Bourgeois Baby Revolutionaries marching around Philly to get as much attention as possible.

[anotherproletariat]

15. True, the party can control what happens inside the convention, but not outside.

I'm sure we'll see plenty of folks who would rather see Trump win, than admit that Hillary beat Sanders fair and square.

[beachbumbob]

6. You think skinner will shut down Gd-p?....or keep

The irreverent sanders campaign and followers placated?...after all the nomination is set after June 7th

[Thinkingabout]

7. I love the title of your OP, it rings sounds of gladness and joy.

I am so happy we are going to be getting another great person as president following another great president.

[Her Sister]

11. Ding! Ding! Ding! Yes!!! As we should!

I am so happy we are going to be getting another great person as president following another great president.

[DemonGoddess]

8. K&R!

[BobbyDrake]

9. That's the spirit! nt

[stopbush]

10. Every day brings us closer to achieving the goal.

Thise who have been complaining that it's too early to say Hillary is the nominee are fast running out of time to make such a claim.

You think they'd take a hint from the media narrative, which - when it comes to Sanders - is now focussed entirely on what a sore loser he is being these days, and how the party and the punditry has turned against him.

[NastyRiffraff]

12. When Hillary raises her hand

and recites the Oath of Office in January, I know I will be weeping tears of joy. I am a 60+ year old woman and I'm so glad I will finally, FINALLY see a woman taking that oath. No, I am NOT voting for her because she's a woman; her being a woman is merely the icing on the cake. The cake itself is that she is by far one of the most qualified people ever to be elected president.

[realmirage]

16. Bring it on!

History will no longer be "his"story

Progress: brought to you by the Democratic Party

[Lucinda]

17. KNR ~ Thank you!

[Sparkly]

18. Then maybe the HRC supporters can post on DU

without getting attacked by the holy rollers of pseudo-socialism.

Good grief, I am SO sick of it.