Based on nothing but gut feeling, I'm betting Obama withholds Clinton endorsement until . . .

[Stinky The Clown]

. . . . after the DC primary.

I think gentlewomen and gentlemen are at work in bringing about respectful party unity.

I can only hope each candidate's supporters can follow their respective leaders' leads.

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. My gut tells me that

standing down and endorsement will come after Tuesday, to allow people to vote.

[Duval]

12. My gut tells me that

doing so would only be FAIR.

[nadinbrzezinski]

16. And my gut was wrong

why I should never ever trust it

[geek tragedy]

2. I predict many supporters on both sides will fall well short

of the standard set by their candidate, in reacting too this.

[Txbluedog]

3. That makes sense

Because after DC all if the voters will have had their say.

[BeyondGeography]

4. I agree

Good post.

[grossproffit]

5. I rather have him wait till then, so it can truly be a historic moment.

[still_one]

6. Wouldn't be unexpected, but he won't wait until the convention

[hamsterjill]

7. Absolutely.

In fact, this was already being discussed on this morning's media circuits.

As you so eloquently commented, it IS a respect issue, and I'm sure the President understands that.

[Stinky The Clown]

8. Oops. My Gut Is Not Working!

Obama to endorse HRC today!

[democrattotheend]

9. I was hoping for that

But I just read that he will endorse her today. A little disappointing but understandable.

[Duval]

13. Very disappointing.

And I do not understand.

[justiceischeap]

15. Well, see, there's this guy named Trump

and he's been participating in the general election for other a month now, while we're still fighting the primary. Since Bernie winning the primary is now mathematically impossible (and has been for some time), the Democratic Party is shifting into General Election mode. They aren't giving Trump (or Sanders supporters) the 10 day mourning period that Skinner has gracefully allowed, they're ready to take Trump apart now.

[LoverOfLiberty]

10. Totally agree

and it makes good sense. I know there is a certain sense of urgency about this, but there is no need not to let it play out.

[LoverOfLiberty]

11. Whelp

Looks like I was wrong.

[Waiting For Everyman]

14. Obama just took a dump on what started out as a nice gesture.

Sorry, I can't think of any nicer way to say it. It seemed just as you said Stinky, and then, bam! right away the overly effusive endorsement of HRC runs on tv. They couldn't even give Sanders ONE DAY of respect in the news.

That was childish and petty, and unnecessarily nasty. It was an obvious slap in the face.

I am disgusted with Obama. Done with him. That was one straw too many, and a deliberate statement of disrespect which had no reason to happen.

[GulfCoast66]

17. You know

It is not all about Bernie and his supporters

He met with Bernie and I'm sure had the courtesy to give the 411 prior to doing so.

And Bernie made his least confrontational press conference today. Pretty much telegraphed is is getting the bus after DC votes.

[nolabear]

20. Are you sure you're not looking for reasons to be angry?

This was no surprise to Bernie. He's getting a great deal of respect, and he deserves it. Things can now become very rich for him, and us, unless people deny him that by insisting on taking more swipes.

[nolabear]

18. Whoopsie...

All is forgiven.

[TeamPooka]

19. Looks like your gut was wrong. nt