2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumLongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)There's a good chance that he will be mathematically eliminated from winning CA today.
WhiteTara
(29,676 posts)would he pick up? Not enough to overcome Hillary's lead, I don't imagine.
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)Clinton only needed 17% of the California delegates to win the pledged majority; as of this morning, she would have 47% even if every single remaining ballot goes to Sanders.
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)Clinton still has about a 450,000 vote lead with only 680,000 votes outstanding. He has been about breaking even with the outstnading votes. No way he takes the lead.
Sheepshank
(12,504 posts)so "now" is probably not a good time.
malaise
(267,812 posts)Response to malaise (Reply #4)
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peace13
(11,076 posts)Our deciding what he should do is of no value. His life has been an example of real action. He doesn't need to 'start' doing that. People should stop judging and let this play out. In the end our opinions won't make a bit of difference. Imagine if he did what you suggest and use your words. 'This is just the photo op for posterity'........I don't think anyone who knows Bernie would consider that a compliment. People should keep their attention on what is happening on the Floor. Our country is in crisis and we need a resolution. We do not need photo OP's. Thanks for the opportunity to speak.
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)I thought BS let it know that Today's speech does not include conceding.
jillan
(39,451 posts)This had gotten old a year ago, yet certain people still use it.
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)Am good!
lapucelle
(18,039 posts)but I do remember the middle school kid in me snickering whenever I saw President Obama referred to as BO during his first campaign.
Have you ever noticed how reverently EVERY surrogate refers to The Donald as Mr. Trump? Now that's sickening
synergie
(1,901 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)so BBSS would work. Her Sister, a lot of people call him SBS for Senator BS, a way of avoiding giving offense, unintentional or otherwise.
(What were his parents thinking of not to give him a middle name, though?)
Maru Kitteh
(28,303 posts)Sorry to derail here, but I'm just a little amused trying to figure out where BBSS would come from.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)synergie
(1,901 posts)bigtree
(85,917 posts)Sanders aide, asked if speech tomorrow will have big concession/endorsement news: "No."
https://twitter.com/JohnJHarwood/status/745713415713218560
peace13
(11,076 posts)I think it would be a distraction to what the House is trying to accomplish. In the same breath, I don't think that Hillary or Trump speaking at this time will be beneficial to them. Not saying that they shouldn't do it. It is their choice. I would hope that a speech from Senater Sander's regarding his concession would be at a time when his supporters and team could focus on that.
Sander's concession or lack there of has no effect on Clinton and her ability to do her business.
brooklynite
(93,852 posts)"We need a revolution"?
"Run for office"?
I don't see why he needs to speak again, and why he's doing it in New York.
cosmicone
(11,014 posts)Cal33
(7,018 posts)the other. Have you noticed how often Republicans repeat what they say? That's because
they've discovered that repetition works. Most human beings need it.
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LuvLoogie
(6,854 posts)"Congress has heard our voices and finally standing up! The Revolution is happening! We must continue to put pressure on Congress. This is why we must continue to the convention to make sure our voices heard!"
That or announcing another lawsuit to "let the voters vote."
cosmicone
(11,014 posts)I am hearing some whispers to that effect.
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)I used to think that NO WAY would be that stupid. He could see it would just empower the Republican, but with his unwillingness to concede? Who knows?
Maeve
(42,224 posts)Ohio is one of them--it's called a "sore loser" law and says he can't get on the ballot as an indie if he tried and failed to win an party's nomination.
He'll support Hillary.
okasha
(11,573 posts)It also requires that a write in candidate must declare as a write in candidate, and the sore loser law covers that, too.
Cal33
(7,018 posts)tonyt53
(5,737 posts)Maru Kitteh
(28,303 posts)Why on Earth would anyone assume he did not mean to keep his word?
I firmly believe he will keep his word. While he may be quite famously a bit stubborn (this is frequently a good trait, BTW), I've never heard anyone anywhere suggest he was not honorable.
JudyM
(29,122 posts)CorkySt.Clair
(1,507 posts)liberalnarb
(4,532 posts)CorkySt.Clair
(1,507 posts)The GE season has commenced.
liberalnarb
(4,532 posts)CorkySt.Clair
(1,507 posts)LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)Why then point out the irrelevance of the irrelevant unless they are yet relevant?
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)Logical
(22,457 posts)840high
(17,196 posts)bigwillq
(72,790 posts)Be it today, next week, next month. Whenever he does it is fine by me. He should be able to concede when he wants to. The election season has moved on, and will move on, whether he concedes or not or does it today or next week or next month.
MineralMan
(146,192 posts)I've moved on.
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lapucelle
(18,039 posts)I can see him working hard to make sure that The Donald isn't elected, but I think it's difficult at this point to walk back some of his criticism of Clinton.
I hope Sanders is getting good advice on how to best leverage his primary wins into real power in the Senate.
JudyM
(29,122 posts)NYC Liberal
(20,132 posts)and electing HRC and other Democratic candidates in November.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)In my opinion, it will be a non-event. An "oh-that's-nice" moment, rather than a "WOW" moment.
randome
(34,845 posts)You can't inspire people by blandly following a script.
bravenak
(34,648 posts)We all know he is not the nominee. If he does concede I hope he gets to speak at the convention.