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In reply to the discussion: Bernie-backed progressive Andrew Gillum will face a Trump-styled Republican in Florida's governor's [View all]zentrum
(9,865 posts)....just today, I heard my local affiliate of NPR report what an upset the Gillum win was , in terms of expected outcome. They said they didn't know "what was the bigger story"---how Gillum won, or how he upset all the polls which had Graham winning. So I don't think there was anything to "wait for" in terms of a "likely win". Everyone thought he was unlikely to win.
Are you saying HRC endorsed him over Graham? Or was she silent for this primary?
NPR also talked about how Gillum and the Black community in Florida begged HRC and the DNC to help them organize Black voters for a good turnout in 2016 and how they were ignored. Just telling you the story as reported on the NPR show today.
So, no I don't think Bernie waited until it was "safe" to endorse. He endorsed and helped out in time to help Gillum win.