2016 Postmortem

pat_k

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12. "He needs to suspend his campaign"..... NOT!

Fri Apr 22, 2016, 04:28 AM

Apr 2016

Would be a big mistake.

Even if the probability of Sanders getting a majority of the pledged delegates were 0 (it is not), he should still stay in and take as many delegates as he can amass to the convention.

More business goes on at the convention than nominating. Decisions on rules. Decisions on process. Decisions on platform. Behind the scenes commitments. The more Sanders delegates, the more likely we can change the processes and platform for the better. The more Sanders delegates, the more influence.

If Hillary is the nominee and she wants unity, she and the party need to take bolder stances. At the convention, Sanders and his delegates can help make that happen.

And Hillary's candidacy will be better for it.

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The Democratic primary is over. It’s time to take on the Republicans. [View all] RandySF Apr 2016 OP

Neither primary is over yet jfern Apr 2016 #1

Disgusting that supposed Democrats are resorting to bullying. lagomorph777 Apr 2016 #44

That's what I've done all my voting life, but never so much as since 2008. merrily Apr 2016 #2

Nobody's stopping Hillary from attacking Trump Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #3

of course he can do what he wants to... Corporate666 Apr 2016 #5

He doesn't "need" to pay any attention Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #6

I keep wondering who the folks posting this type of thing... pat_k Apr 2016 #13

I know, right? I keep wondering that too. Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #16

True enough (the entertainment factor) pat_k Apr 2016 #20

I put most of these by the HRC side in the Trash Can. Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #27

"they'll have to fight us for every delegate" pat_k Apr 2016 #50

Of course he needs to pay attention Corporate666 Apr 2016 #37

Bull. Nothing has happened that wasn't expected long ago. Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #39

"He needs to suspend his campaign"..... NOT! pat_k Apr 2016 #12

Translation: HEY battabattabattabatta mahina Apr 2016 #17

+1 mahina Apr 2016 #18

Agree apcalc Apr 2016 #51

Seems like a shitload of us haven't voted yet. That's right "we" don't care about voting anymore? TheKentuckian Apr 2016 #4

+1 B Calm Apr 2016 #25

Think how the O'Malley supporters must feel. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #34

Are you saying I should start PowerToThePeople Apr 2016 #7

Who are you talking to? pat_k Apr 2016 #8

+1000 mahina Apr 2016 #19

Guessez vous again. SheilaT Apr 2016 #9

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #10

Yes! Pivot! Pivot towards the vital center! Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #11

The situation is rather upsetting Aerows Apr 2016 #15

It isn't over Aerows Apr 2016 #14

No, it's not. bvf Apr 2016 #21

They both should turn on GOPers. Would love to see them stop beating each other up and turn Hoyt Apr 2016 #22

Hillary can certainly 4nic8em Apr 2016 #23

fuck that 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #24

Hell the 2016 election is over Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #26

The coronation of the warmonger should be resisted for as long as possible. Vattel Apr 2016 #28

We haven't voted yet k8conant Apr 2016 #29

can California vote first? silvershadow Apr 2016 #30

Don't just talk about it, go do it. Downwinder Apr 2016 #31

If it's over, then the Democrats lost Android3.14 Apr 2016 #32

K&R! stonecutter357 Apr 2016 #33

According to you. According to me it is not. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author NCTraveler Apr 2016 #36

Been over for a while, but yes, it is now more over, if thats possible. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #38

So California doesn't need to vote? n/t fasttense Apr 2016 #40

I'm not wired for defeatism Aerows Apr 2016 #41

The Primary is not over. This bullshit that some voters and States do not count is vile crap. Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #42

Hillary circa 2008 disagreed TransitJohn Apr 2016 #43

WHEN the primary is over it should NOT be the end of issues Armstead Apr 2016 #45

How much does her campaign pay you to post this drivel here? closeupready Apr 2016 #46

Shouldn't you be yelling cliffordu Apr 2016 #47

Don't trip over your cape nt NWCorona Apr 2016 #48

Attn: Melissa Ryan -- Take A Hike!! BKH70041 Apr 2016 #49

Cool story. frylock Apr 2016 #52

It isn't over til the convention AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Apr 2016 #54

yep - get through Tuesday - then shift the campaign to the GE DrDan Apr 2016 #55

nope boomer55 Apr 2016 #56

If Hillary would just do the right thing and get out 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #57

No sale. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #58

It's really driving Hillary nuts that she can't start triangulating - dammit Bernie let her "evolve" DebDoo Apr 2016 #59

what did they cancel may june and july this year? hollysmom Apr 2016 #60