Reports: Clinton Camp In Talks For Sanders To Formally Nominate Clinton

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo

By KATHERINE KRUEGER Published JULY 26, 2016, 11:16 AM EDT

Talks are reportedly underway to secure the ultimate show of party unity: having Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) formally nominate Hillary Clinton for President on Tuesday night.

While no plan for Sanders to officially nominate Clinton after the Democratic National Convention's roll call vote, which is slated for Tuesday evening, has been publicly confirmed, NBC News first reported that negotiations to make that scenario a reality were ongoing:

Bradd Jaffy ✔
@BraddJaffy

Source tells @kwelkernbc Clinton camp negotiating a scenario where SANDERS officially nominates HRC at roll call conclusion; not a done deal

10:50 AM - 26 Jul 2016

CNN also reported the talks:

Lisa Mirando
@LisaMirandoCNN

JUST IN from @mkraju: Sanders & Clinton camps discussing plan for HIM to nominate her after roll call vote - Sr. Dem source #DemsInPhilly

10:49 AM - 26 Jul 2016 · Atlanta, GA, United States
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[leftynyc]

1. That would be

freeking awesome.

[Siwsan]

2. I hope it happens

[ChairmanAgnostic]

3. good idea. No, GREAT idea.

[Dawgs]

4. And, why do people feel this needs to be done?

[DonViejo]

5. Who is saying "this needs to be done"? eom

[Dawgs]

6. Um, you tell me? Someone feels that this is an important thing to do, no? nt

[DonViejo]

7. I don't think it needs to be done but, I understand the political strategizing going on...

to even consider Sen. Sanders placing her name in nomination, e.g. another display of Party unity or, if one is cynical enough, "Bernie's final capitulation in the race." I'm sure there are probably more rationales but, if I had to choose one, I'd go with "another display of Party unity."

[asuhornets]

8. But it is at the end of roll call--she will have the nomination locked up by then...nt

[DonViejo]

9. This was posted a couple hours ago....

Vermont Delegation - but Not Sanders Personally - to Nominate Clinton

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141531775