Ed Rendell, Dem Convention Host: Bernie Supporters Better Behave Themselves *When* Bernie Loses

[amborin]

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/dem-primaries/279136-democratic-national-convention-chair-sanders-supporters-better

Issues warning. Rendell is a HRC surrogate. So, they know this in advance?!

[mythology]

1. Given that there is no plausible way for Sanders to win the pledged delegate count

and there is no reason to think that the super delegates will overturn the voters, yes, the primaries have been decided in all but name.

[SFnomad]

2. #BernieMath isn't going to help you ... we're just going through the motions at this point

Secretary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee, even if BS drags this out all the way to the first ballot.

[That Guy 888]

27. The more responses like this you post, the more it looks like your trying to convince...

yourself.

[SFnomad]

32. I don't need to "convince" myself ... math is math

And #BernieMath won't help you, no matter how much you desperately want it to

[That Guy 888]

34. Then why post? The primary is going to continue to the convention.

If it is inevitable, why not just wait for it? If this is some attempt at party unity, it isn't a very good one, but is typical of Clinton supporters.

[SFnomad]

35. Party Unity requires two sides ... it's clear the BoB'ers don't give a crap about party unity

I'm tired of trying to coddle them. When you can get them to come to their senses, let me know.

[That Guy 888]

38. Perhaps they are tooo "sexist, racist, and homophobic" to vote for Clinton?

Maybe they figured out that Clinton isn't going to give them "free stuff"? No doubt they are waiting for their "unicorns that fart glitter".

Or

Maybe it isn't a good idea to insult people whose vote you need. But that's ok, there are posts in the Hillary Clinton group that says the Democratic Party has: "carried the left too long" and that "Sanders supporters will come around", so nothing to worry about right?

I'm tired of trying to coddle them.

I have to say, you hide it well!

[SFnomad]

40. And I can list all the crap that BS cheerleaders post on a daily basis ... but I'm sure you have

an excuse why that's all ok.

The BS cheerleaders will either come around or they won't. I seriously don't care at this point. In 2008 there were PUMAs that thought they were all that and that the Democrats "needed" them, that Obama was a "weak" candidate and that he wouldn't win without them. They found out how immaterial were ... the BoB'ers look like they want to find that out the hard way as well. It's your choice. Either join the party or continue feeding off them sour grapes.

[That Guy 888]

41. Go for it.

I occasionally pop into the Hillary Clinton group and see the horrors(?) that have been inflicted upon the supporters of the inevitable one.

The BS cheerleaders will either come around or they won't. I seriously don't care at this point.

Again, then why bother to make posts complaining about it? If it's just to annoy Sanders supporters that's ok, as long as you acknowledge that (at least to yourself). Otherwise, if it's all over, why not just let it go?

[SFnomad]

43. Re: Again, then why bother to make posts complaining about it?

It doesn't seem to stop you even though it won't make a difference ... why would you begrudge me anything different?

Ok, enough of you, I have things to do today ... buh bye.

[That Guy 888]

45. A usual non-response response. Okay, enjoy your day. n/t

[SFnomad]

60. It wasn't a non-response response, it was just a response you didn't like because it didn't answer

the questions the way you framed it. And I notice you just did a non-response to my question, typical.

[gordianot]

3. Translation "or you will get your skull cracked"

1968 revisited. Don't get your skull cracked wait for Trump and his followers.

[Nanjeanne]

4. Ed Rendell. 'Nuff said.

[apcalc]

5. Rendell is also former Philly mayor.

And district attorney......

[Metric System]

6. Everyone but some of his supporters know this.

[GreatGazoo]

7. It's the big lie -- Run a bullying campaign but claim it was the other guy

Total authoritarian SOP -- issue injustice and tell you not to complain about it

[PADemD]

8. What if the Sanders delegates just walk out?

[KPN]

11. Clearly a threat. That'll wwork wonders I'm sure.

I used to like Rundell. The problem is once these folks become players in the game, they fall in love with the power and chuminess within the power circle and fight like hell to keep it -- at everyone else's cost. They get full of themselves and just plain selfish.

Ooops -- meant as response to the OP , oh well.

[larkrake]

13. They should walk out if they are ignored. Vote and leave, no reason to stay with 3rd way dems

The DNC has a closed mind

[hack89]

23. Bernie loses all influence at the convention

And things move forward without him. What do think would happen?

[PADemD]

24. It would look like one of Hillary's rallies.

[azurnoir]

25. Hillary has gone rightward to attract Republicans the DNC's platform will follow her there

Bernie's progressives will be left in the cold along with any Democratic candidate who supported him - count on it

[hack89]

46. We will see

I am sure Bernie 's role in the convention is being negotiated right now. Hopefully his ego won't get in the way.

[JoePhilly]

9. Everybody knows already.

[SidDithers]

10. Wait. You don't think Bernie still has a chance...

Do you?



Sid

[Stuckinthebush]

12. The delusion is strong, Sid!

Very strong.

[kgnu_fan]

14. rigged

[840high]

20. yep

[AzDar]

15. It's good that when a blowhard like Rendell says something suspect like this, that there hasn't

been evidence of shady goings-on... THAT would make it seem like the FIX was IN.

[Arugula Latte]

16. Fuck off, Ed.

You and your ilk are just driving us away from the party.

[Snotcicles]

42. Ed Rendell, Now there's a thug for ya. nt

[Broward]

17. Ed Rendell, Third Way slimeball

[Renew Deal]

18. Just because they have behaved terribly in the past doesn't mean they will in the future

[ljm2002]

19. "Better watch what you say"...

...sound familiar?

[hobbit709]

33. Yep.

[jmousso75]

21. Bernie supporters better behave themselves

AnotherClinton bully. Im so scared !!!!!!!

[LWolf]

22. Oh, BeeHive!

[DonCoquixote]

26. Mr. Rendell

The one thing Hillary supporters need to avoid is acting like a bunch of vindictive people who are angry at being embarrassed in 2008. Now matter how many "Millennials for Hillary" you try to trot out, the PUMAS mug for the camera and microphone, and make it very clear that 2016 is the big revenge flick they have wanted to watch since 2008. It's the one where a bunch of former liberals turned centre right thugs take their revenge on anyone not them, despite the fact that they were often their own worst enemies.

Remember how you actually tried to manipulate the legislature to say only Hillary could compare herself to Rocky? Remember how STUPID you looked? The person that tried to manipulate a bloody MOVIE using the stroke of a goverment pen has no buisness lecturing on behavior.

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/02/rocky-ii/comment-page-2/

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/09/the-front-runner-s-fall/306944/

[NewImproved Deal]

28. Note Rendell's Hillary Button...

In this bag for the Clinton Machine. He even looks like Mayor Daley...

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[Vinca]

29. Why don't they just send us a nice engraved card - "Please don't vote for Hillary" -

they seem to be doing everything in their power to turn Bernie supporters away. I'm a 67 year old woman and this asshole does not have to remind me to "behave."

[highprincipleswork]

30. I've seen this set-up before. 1968 Chicago.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/1968-democratic-convention-931079/?no-ist=&page=2

[fasttense]

31. Wow both a slam against liberals and tough authoritarian talk

If I didn't know any better, I would think Trump was talking.

Funny how both sides are starting to sound alike.

[Larkspur]

36. The arrogance of the HRC surrogates and supporters is so predictable

Ed Rendell is a scumbag. He believes in privatizing as many government services as possible.

[pa28]

37. Just the usual arrogance and contempt from establishment Hillary supporters.

This is why we're going to end up losing everything and it will be too late for them to listen.

[Fawke Em]

39. It's The Bubble.

They live there and can't see how hated Hillary is outside of half the Democratic Party.

[KingFlorez]

44. This race is over save for the formalities

Starting a fight on the floor would do no one any good. Any fights would only result in Sanders' image being completely ruined.

[Waiting For Everyman]

47. Hey Eddie, four digits: 1-9-6-8.

What I mean by that is, many of us have seen worse than you before and we are not the slightest bit intimidated by the likes of you. STFU.

Bernie had something to say about the convention too:

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said on Sunday that if rival Hillary Clinton secures the nomination, he'll have to look at her platform before he commits to making an enthusiastic case for her.

"That is totally dependent on what the Clinton platform is and how she responds to the needs of millions of Americans who are sick and tired of establishment politics and establishment economics," Sanders said on ABC's "This Week" in response to a question about whether he'd back her in the same way she pushed for President Obama in 2008.

"You know, I can't snap my finger and tell people what to do."

Sanders said he hopes that if Clinton is the nominee, she will put together "the strongest progressive agenda."

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/277431-sanders-on-supporting-clinton-as-nominee-that-is

[Adrahil]

48. He can do math....

A lot of Bernie supporters seem to find it challenging.

[demwing]

49. Or what?

What possible threat can he pull out?

Behave or Hillary will ignore us? That'll happen anyway

[dana_b]

61. Maybe they will be sent to their rooms?

What an arrogant prick he is.

[KoKo]

50. Ohoooooooooo....Ed Rendell Speaks!

and what does he say? NOT..."We Must Reach Out to Bernie Supporters" to "Increase Our Dem Youth Voters, for the Health of the Party Going Forward"

Noooooh...he Threatens them...For Anticipated "Bad Behavior."

Good Way to Go Ed! Hope that Bush Money does Great Things for the Democratic Party going Foward! We Dems DO KNOW about the strong ties between the Bushies and the Clintons. Poppy saw Bill as a Son and they Golf and Hug and ....Talk about Hugs ...what about that Photo of Hillary doing Kissies and hugs with Bush II at Nancy Reagan's Funeral? That was a shocker for us Bernie Dems...wasn't it?

[brooklynite]

51. I think we all knew Dennic Kucinich would lose in 2008 before all the votes were in...

...based on what I've seen to date, I think Rendell is being fairly accurate.

[KoKo]

55. There are DU Dems who supported Dennis...I am one of them...BUT

there's no comparison with Bernie because the MOVEMENT has GROWN and we've built on our Support for Candidates "Incrementally" and we Aren't Giving Up...! Much as you think the Defeatist Disinfo Guys from Brock's "Action Group" can Grind Us Down....

We aren't Giving Up! The "Wind is At OUR BACKS."

Income Inequality will be the ISSUE....and BTW...you tout your Wealth and Influence here on DU constantly which begs the issue that you think that Democratic Posters here are all somehow lacking in having some lifestyle that can compete with what you have achieved.

That assumption about DU Posters is what is so puzzling from you. But, I'm not interested in scratching your surface. 's

[brooklynite]

56. I delighted to know the MOVEMENT has GROWN (and it MUST be IMPORTANT if you used CAPS)...

...but it STILL doesn't CHANGE the MATH in play; unless Sanders gets results in California and New Jersey that PALE in comparison to every other candidate in Democratic history, he's going to lose.

[KoKo]

58. It goes Far Beyond...your Math...

And, that is what is upsetting to some...who have "other interests."

[oasis]

52. Time for the "Free Hugs Guy" to spring into action. nt

[Agony]

53. he should just issue all the pledged "unpledged" PLEO superdelegates ©DemocracyTruncheons.

screw the Bernster Hippy Millenial losers! They shall find out what "bloodied" means if they don't sit down and STFU.

[BillZBubb]

54. Rendell is going for the Mayor Daley asshat award. I think he's got it locked up.

[frylock]

57. Shut up and vote Hillary.

fts

[KoKo]

59. It's Amazing...that's All They Got!