Can we please give Bernie some space? He said he will support our Hillary and I believe him!!!

[DemocratSinceBirth]

Bernie Sanders Says He Will ‘Certainly Support’ Hillary Clinton If She’s The Democratic Nominee
“I think the idea of a Donald Trump or a Ted Cruz presidency would be an unmitigated disaster for this country.”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton_us_5706fbbde4b03a9e75d3fd93

[Renew Deal]

1. He also said he would do everything possible to defeat Trump and he's not doing it.

So why should we believe him on this?

[eastwestdem]

3. Exactly!! nt

[DemocratSinceBirth]

13. I look at it as a retiring athlete...

It's hard walking away.

I would be a liar if I said I thought it was close but my opinion really doesn't matter...He thinks he came close so this is painful for him.

It is also painful for him to know many of his supporters are going to lambaste him when he endorses Hillary.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

5. He is likely afraid some of his supporters will lambaste him when the inevitable endorsement comes.

He needs space and I am willing to give it to him...

When Lee surrendered at Appomattox General Grant didn't embarrass him and let him keep his sidearm and horse.

[John Poet]

51. Forget it. Hillary's supporters here (except for you)

want our sidearms, our horse, our shirts and pants and underwear,
and then want us to run their gauntlet naked
while they laugh and throw garbage at us.
Then, maybe, they'll be satisfied.

They call this "unifying the party behind Hillary".





Thanks for the OP.

[Cooley Hurd]

8. .

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1259&pid=10561

Keep it up. Each time you slam Senator Sanders and his supporters, you risk losing critical votes for Secretary Clinton.

[Renew Deal]

11. Honest criticism is permitted and Bernie is doing this to himself

He hasn't kept his word

[Cooley Hurd]

15. No?

Explain where he hasn't? And, again, you really DON'T want to drive votes away from Secretary Clinton, do you? You post does that...

[Tarc]

16. If you are basing your decision to vote in the fall election....

...on what strangers say on the internet, then that really says more about you than it does them.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

18. So how does this end?

At some point he endorses Hillary and even if it's more anti-Trump than pro-Hillary that will be enough.

[Cooley Hurd]

26. He certainly will endorse Secretary Clinton - you and I know this...

Why are others still fighting the primaries? He's not. Of course he's going to the convention, but not to challenge Secretary Clinton's nomination. He's going to make sure that his voice is at least heard - and it's a good voice that adds traditional Democratic values to the platform (on top of the traditional Democratic values that Secretary Clinton will already espouse).

[Cooley Hurd]

19. No, I've said repeatedly that I'm voting for the Democratic nominee...

Nice try, Sparky.

On edit: Please reconsider how you interact with others on this website. Transparency page indicates you're not doing this well...

[Renew Deal]

21. "I am going to do everything in my power... to make sure that Donald Trump doesn't become president"

"Needless to say, I am going to do everything in my power and I will work as hard as I can to make sure that Donald Trump does not become president of the United States.”"

He's not doing what he said

[Cooley Hurd]

23. He is...

We're not even @ the convention yet and you're pre-judging where he's going. Please stop, for the sake of Secretary Clinton?

[Renew Deal]

25. Do you want to know what he could do to keep his promise?

Appear on a stage with Hillary.
Say she won fair and square (which he said about the DNC)
Say that she has his full support
Appear anywhere Hillary chooses

That would be a start.

[Cooley Hurd]

27. They met last night...

...and will do so at the convention.

[Renew Deal]

28. Then he's not doing the right things

It should have happened last week or soon after

[Cooley Hurd]

31. No, he's doing the right thing by:

Not criticizing Secretary Clinton anymore. He knows the primaries are over. But, he's also doing the right thing by being a trimtab for the party until the convention (thanks for the concept, Bucky Fuller).

[kacekwl]

55. Agreed , I'm still struggling with

how I will vote in Nov. This kind of absolute GARBAGE is making it easier daily. My wife has already made up her mind and simply can't vote for Trump or Hillary. As you said , keep it up folks.

[Scootaloo]

9. "He didn't make me a sandwich! HE WANTS TRUMP TO WIN!"

[eShirl]

10. What part of "all the way to the convention" do people not understand?

[Renew Deal]

14. So he's talking about of both sides of his mouth?

[YouDig]

20. This. Is correct. WTF is he doing.

[LynneSin]

35. Because traditionally the Democrats tend to wipe the slate clean at the Convention

In 2008 everyone assumed that the Democrats were split and Hillary would not endorse Obama.

In the end she gave an amazing speech at the convention and helped to unite the Democrats and help us defeat McCain/Palin.

Bernie is a good person, I've watched many of his speeches and I cannot believe that he would allow a racist, sexist, homophobic asshole to become president. And I am challenged by a democrat who would allow Trump to win.

Is Hillary the best candidate? Who knows, I was a Biden supporter. But I do know that if we can get a big turnout to help support Hillary then we may be able to retake the Senate and perhaps do some good in this country!

[Demsrule86]

49. She had already conceded and endorsed Pres. Obama.

Three days after the last primary;she did so....The vote for the nominee is on Wednesday and Hillary Clinton speaks on Thursday. There will be no what would be essentially a campaign speech before Wednesday. He has lost influence and will continue to do so every day he delays conceding and endorsing.

[Mike Nelson]

2. Agree...

...and I don't think his tendency to differ is hurting the Democratic Party. This year, with The Donald running, makes Democrats look greater.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

7. He isn't attacking Hillary any more...

Let it be.

[Cooley Hurd]

4. You're the best, DSB!!!

[wallyworld2]

6. He's a man

of his word.

That's why I continue to support him and still think he is the best candidate in this race.

He's still fighting for his progressive agenda of better wages, breaking up the banks, civil rights, jobs, healthcare that works for all and more.

He's not about him, he's about a better country and involvement of all people, not just the establishment elite.

He's the only good thing about this Presidential cycle.

He won't tear up the party for his own glory.

But he will fight for the people of this nation and he will up to the Democratic National Convention and beyond.

That you can count on.

Settling for Hillary, is not settling for her establishment, business as usual agenda.

[Demsrule86]

50. Your post demonstrates why Bernie needs to leave the field now.

You still consider him a potential nominee, and he is not anymore. Bernie has lost. He will not be the nominee.

[wallyworld2]

54. I did not know that

I thought it was more than that.

Like his platform is more than worthy of representation

Your post just validate Senator Sanders supporters worries, that the moment he does withdraw, his platform will be completely

abandoned and Hillary will move hard right.

[Hokie]

17. Yeah let's give poor poor widdle sensitive Bernie some space

This is politics. Is he an adult or what?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

22. Part of being an adult is biting your tongue and not cutting off your nose to spite your face.

If massaging his ego is the price of a clean convention that's a price I am willing to pay.

[floriduck]

34. A sincere thank you, DBS. My opinion of you has changed drastically. It is appreciated.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

36. One can't go through life as if it's an anonymous message board.

[floriduck]

44. Agreed.

[Hokie]

41. Bernie has the rest of his life to get over losing

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I have never seen a losing candidate be afforded so much space to get over a loss. His actions are approaching childish behavior. There is the work of beating Trump to be done. It's time to get on board or go sulk in the corner. Hillary acted like an adult in 2008. Sanders needs to follow her example.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

42. Because this is the end of the line for Bernie. Hillary knew she had one more chance.

If he wants to speak at the Convention and I am sure he does he has to endorse the nominee. That's the protocol... I just hope some of his more ardent supporters don't lambaste him.

[NurseJackie]

52. Thank you! I'm SICK TO DEATH of all the unnecessary deference. It wouldn't be so bad ...

... except that Bernie is taking advantage of it... and so are many of his followers. As he continues to "campaign", they see that as an excuse to continue to attack and smear the party and our nominee. ENOUGH!

[kacekwl]

56. If Hillary was a

Halfway decent candidate no "Help" would be needed to beat Trump. She is poison to many voters sorry to say.

[KingFlorez]

24. Who really cares if he supports her or not?

The show will go on whether or not he endorses her, so it's no big deal. She doesn't need his endorsement to win and will win big without it.

[wallyworld2]

39. I don't

Care if he ever endorses her

[wallyworld2]

29. On another note

That was a great video

[DemocratSinceBirth]

30. I saw Sir Paul in concert four times!

DC and Miami in 90.

Charlotte and Orlando in 93

[wallyworld2]

32. Way cool

The only Beatle I've seen is Ringo and his all star band.

Not as cool but still very cool

[DemocratSinceBirth]

33. The DC concert was on July 4th . It was awesome.

I also saw the Stones, Clapton, The Eagles, B.B. King, and Public Enemy.

[wallyworld2]

37. Again

Way cool. I saw the Stones in Portland Oregon a few years back. Thank goodness for binoculars

[DemocratSinceBirth]

38. I saw the Stones is 81 at the Orlando Citrus Bowl with Van Halen for $17.50.

[wallyworld2]

40. I think

That was the price of one beer when I saw them

[DemocratSinceBirth]

43. I saw the Eagles, Jimmy Buffet, and Andrew Gold in 80 for $10.00 !!!

[skylucy]

45. Hey DSB! I love the Beatles and 60's rock!

I've seen Paul McCartney in Sacramento and then again in San Francisco and I have tickets to see him again in a brand new arena in Sacramento in October! I've seen the Stones a few times and Clapton once. Just saw The Who in Oakland a few weeks ago. They were great! I have seen so many aging 60's groups (and some 70's groups) it is crazy. But I love the music. I keep dragging my husband and friends to the concerts because "this is probably their last tour"! Have you ever seen Elton John? He is still unbelievable.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

46. i had a ticket to Elton John and Billy together Joel but got the flu.

[BootinUp]

47. You have more faith in the single minded Senator than I sadly.

[CorkySt.Clair]

48. He lost me when the announcement about Thursday was made.

I'm a little conflicted as to the reasons. Part of me thinks it's Bernie's ego but I think the safety and well being of some of his more ardent supporters might also be playing into how he exits the race. There are people here who still believe he will be the nominee. That he will be president. That's not normal thinking given the situation, and I'd imagine Bernie knows there are people out there like that. he may be concerned about how they will react when he does end his campaign.

[Sunlei]

53. All our great people will stand shoulder to shoulder, thanks for the great music video!