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2016 Postmortem

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bravenak

(34,648 posts)
Tue Jun 14, 2016, 05:49 PM Jun 2016

Really? Not sure if this is serious.... More taking it to the convention? [View all]

These people really need to have a sitdown and discuss among themselves what they can possibly get out of drawing this thing out and constantly making more demands even though this thing is way past the point where he could ever possibly catch up.

Is someone pushing him to do this? Why is he still talking about taking it to the convention when there is no way he could ever possibly win on the first ballot? When there will be no second ballot?

The party is not going to meet all of his demands. He did not win. Hillary is up 12 points over Trump in some polls, so his arguments about polling are stale and he has not made any reasonable case for him getting his long list of demands met...

Sad to see the first female nominee of a major political party be treated like she must give in to the demands of the man who lost and be treated like she is not the real actual winner. To tell her she must remake Her platform in HIS image, or else, is kinda depressing and I see stuff like this in the workplace and school often.



http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/283448-sanders-spokesman-sanders-has-no-plans-to-drop-out

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BS for Vendetta. BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #1
I feel bad for him bravenak Jun 2016 #3
Well, it's to be expected. The current polling of Clinton vs Trump is sinking Bernie's whole BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #8
I just hope he doesn't try to burn it all down on his way out of the spotlight bravenak Jun 2016 #10
Bernie DID NOT Ask Any Of These People To Make Their Voices Heard... ChiciB1 Jun 2016 #74
And so be it if agitators are arrested and the blame falls on him for the disruption bravenak Jun 2016 #75
Such hate, you should take a pill swhisper1 Jun 2016 #176
Agitators huh? Same word used about folks who went South during Civil Rights movement. HERVEPA Jun 2016 #177
Thats nice dear bravenak Jun 2016 #178
Hervepa did not suggest you go south, Bravenak. Suggested a different word without the history. 7wo7rees Jun 2016 #182
You can take the "dear" crap and .... HERVEPA Jun 2016 #183
It was relevant in that we were already there, agitating against racism bravenak Jun 2016 #187
Leave off with "dear", dear. Condescending and off putting. 7wo7rees Jun 2016 #189
No bravenak Jun 2016 #190
Yes he did. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #124
and the anti hillary walk ins will be the violent ones, not bernie people at all swhisper1 Jun 2016 #175
That's a contrived "excuse" for nominating him in the first place. All spring we've been hearing... George II Jun 2016 #99
another poster who cant see beyond dems swhisper1 Jun 2016 #174
What does that mean? Are you implying that DEMOCRATS shouldn't follow the will of their voters? George II Jun 2016 #213
are all your spoons still there? azurnoir Jun 2016 #31
Be nice if I ever had one clue what u were saying bravenak Jun 2016 #45
hes looking "Mahvelous baby" and classy swhisper1 Jun 2016 #82
No really. He's not tho bravenak Jun 2016 #85
he is just beginning, actually swhisper1 Jun 2016 #96
It's over for him regardless. Nobody is paying much attention anymore except to deride him bravenak Jun 2016 #97
I must say I have to hand it to you here! You are the best at staying on top of it for all of DU. 7wo7rees Jun 2016 #185
You're welcome. I am quite the trendsetter bravenak Jun 2016 #186
Not much. Just annoying and tired. Broken record. 7wo7rees Jun 2016 #188
Some people get envious and throw shade bravenak Jun 2016 #191
Not envious, not throwing"shade". 7wo7rees Jun 2016 #195
They keep it up cause they find me fascinating bravenak Jun 2016 #196
Boring and offensive rather. I give. You win, Brave, you win. 7wo7rees Jun 2016 #201
That's nice for you to have had that friend back then bravenak Jun 2016 #202
Not a friend. He did not fare well. He is missed by few. 7wo7rees Jun 2016 #204
I hope they get over me soon bravenak Jun 2016 #205
lashing? swhisper1 Jun 2016 #81
Well, he was rather specific with the "today, tomorrow, or the next day" comment. So, Friday? TwilightZone Jun 2016 #2
I'm starting to think he will just try to keep this going forever bravenak Jun 2016 #4
I don't see him stopping until November. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #17
Fucking sad bravenak Jun 2016 #23
It is unfucking believable. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #106
Well. It's just a HER who won. Why accept the win as valid? bravenak Jun 2016 #111
Doesn't have a damn thing to do with Hillary being a female. HERVEPA Jun 2016 #184
Yes it does bravenak Jun 2016 #194
Do you think he'd be doing this to Joe Biden? He is showing her no respect. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2016 #207
No. I do not think he would even think about it. bravenak Jun 2016 #209
try to be serious. He will be so busy getting progressives into down tickets, he will wish Hill luck swhisper1 Jun 2016 #103
After he primaries Dems who would have won and produces Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #142
its a revolution baby, but so far, his choices have won their primaries swhisper1 Jun 2016 #149
Like Marcy Kaptur? Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #168
You are correct on that part. Jackilope Jun 2016 #18
Oh please bravenak Jun 2016 #60
shout it brother swhisper1 Jun 2016 #104
Sister, actually. :-). Jackilope Jun 2016 #144
me too, a sister, hard to tell with these names, sorry swhisper1 Jun 2016 #146
It is all good. It is hard to tell by names. :-) Jackilope Jun 2016 #161
Hillary supporters needlessly perplexed AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #59
convention swhisper1 Jun 2016 #84
No point. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #88
just watch, and be amazed swhisper1 Jun 2016 #93
Amazed at the antics of a guy who gives new meaning to the word sore loser. nt Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #135
he said he will be able to "make other decisions" after meeting with Hillary Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #5
he better hurry if he wants to claim credit for helping her defeat Trump. geek tragedy Jun 2016 #14
I think he should concede this week. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #52
from a rational point of view, it makes sense for him to move on to the next geek tragedy Jun 2016 #53
It's a Primary. He participated, he fought a good fight, but he lost. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #65
if she wont deal, god knows just how messy....... swhisper1 Jun 2016 #86
She should not deal Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #133
This is a possible course. pat_k Jun 2016 #6
Better try to get on school boards bravenak Jun 2016 #20
yepper we progs had better learn our place in The Parties pecking order, Huh? azurnoir Jun 2016 #34
Whatever bravenak Jun 2016 #41
well we know you are not one, swhisper1 Jun 2016 #89
Of coure you think it's your job to decide for me what I am. Of course you do bravenak Jun 2016 #92
Oh, if I am in error, I apologize swhisper1 Jun 2016 #98
Seriously? She is talking about how things work and why the country has moved Squinch Jun 2016 #102
If you don't a repuke will. WhiteTara Jun 2016 #122
+1 pat_k Jun 2016 #54
I'm a lifelong Democrat. I demand we keep closed primaries, oasis Jun 2016 #7
I want all primaries closed and DWS should not be treated like a pariah bravenak Jun 2016 #12
yeah keep out the americans swhisper1 Jun 2016 #90
If you're not a Dem you don't get to pick my nominee for Prez. oasis Jun 2016 #116
I'm still of the opinion LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #9
I hope it ends. Trump is on m tv again. Hate trump bravenak Jun 2016 #15
Agreed. Bernie can't say LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #19
I think it smart to wait until we find out if the RNC dumps Trump. Given a sane choice, swhisper1 Jun 2016 #101
Who is the sane choice LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #123
These people want us to believe they are progressive. I think may of them are Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #150
I am not familiar with republicans, I would not know swhisper1 Jun 2016 #153
First of all, the GOP won't dump Trump. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #148
Lee has no plans to surrender to Grant at Appomattox, says spokesman nt geek tragedy Jun 2016 #11
Heh. bravenak Jun 2016 #13
He was just channeling Cornwallis at Yorktown. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2016 #27
I expect him to drag this out until the general election. MoonRiver Jun 2016 #16
I agree. I never believed him about supporting the nominee. leftofcool Jun 2016 #21
I hope not bravenak Jun 2016 #22
Who cares, at this point? If he really wants to play pretend until the convention tritsofme Jun 2016 #24
Maybe you're right bravenak Jun 2016 #25
And the antics of these two men Trump and Sanders towards the first female presidential candidate Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #139
It's not "over" until November 7th. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2016 #26
Are you actually serious right now? bravenak Jun 2016 #29
I see where she is going swhisper1 Jun 2016 #158
Not happnin bravenak Jun 2016 #163
never say never, especially if RNC flips swhisper1 Jun 2016 #173
he will get a ton of write ins, true and indys will lean Johnson and green swhisper1 Jun 2016 #107
I seriously dislike Bernie...now. nt Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #152
fine, thats your choice swhisper1 Jun 2016 #156
The choice of millions of primary voters who chose Hillary over Sanders. nt Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #167
right Bernie should fight for the nomination until...election day...so happy we have but one day... Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #141
Come on. You're seriously damaging your credibility. brush Jun 2016 #143
This has nothing to do with her being female... peace13 Jun 2016 #28
Yes it does bravenak Jun 2016 #30
no swhisper1 Jun 2016 #108
I SAID YES bravenak Jun 2016 #113
no swhisper1 Jun 2016 #128
So embarrasing how wrong you are bravenak Jun 2016 #130
It certainly does ...and we will not forget. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #145
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #138
I have many friends who are... LenaBaby61 Jun 2016 #32
If he feels compelled to make these statements before the meeting, I wouldn't be too optimistic still_one Jun 2016 #35
if they feel disappointed, then they were in it for the wrong reason swhisper1 Jun 2016 #110
whether he drops out or not is immaterial. Hillary will be the next President, with or without him, still_one Jun 2016 #33
So you're announcing Hillary doesn't need his supporters votes- a great big THANK YOU!!!!! azurnoir Jun 2016 #37
Then don't vote for her, it is your choice still_one Jun 2016 #39
You would really let an internet post decide your vote? cwydro Jun 2016 #40
Isn't that something. That fact is though, anyone considering not voting for Hillary, knowing that still_one Jun 2016 #47
Spot on. cwydro Jun 2016 #48
.......... still_one Jun 2016 #49
I'm getting tired of being blamed and threatened. lapucelle Jun 2016 #56
Actually a Survey USA poll through the Guardian indicated that for every 1 Sanders supporter who still_one Jun 2016 #58
Great post ...and I agree. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #159
Apparently she doesn't. MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #57
Exactly which candidate are you advocating for Bernies supporters to turn to? azurnoir Jun 2016 #208
There is one waiting with arms wide open MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #212
which candidate is waiting with open arms for Bernies supporters? azurnoir Jun 2016 #215
Arm wide open MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #216
which candidate? azurnoir Jun 2016 #217
It would be very silly to conclude from an online poster's comment that . . . brush Jun 2016 #151
Yep bravenak Jun 2016 #43
couldnt happen to a nicer person, she fits right in swhisper1 Jun 2016 #112
Bernie who? Squinch Jun 2016 #36
I know, right bravenak Jun 2016 #44
He could have been relevant, but he blew that. And he keeps blowing it. Squinch Jun 2016 #64
Nobody is listening to him anymore bravenak Jun 2016 #69
Yes. He was like Geraldo Rivera opening Capone's safe. Squinch Jun 2016 #71
I really think the crowds got to his head bravenak Jun 2016 #72
Why in the world would you think that Bernie "...could have been relevant..."......... socialist_n_TN Jun 2016 #78
He got tons more air time than Hillary did, and his message was very well Squinch Jun 2016 #94
they sure fought him, didnt they, and they lost swhisper1 Jun 2016 #115
Oh, I wish I was her negotiator. politicaljunkie41910 Jun 2016 #38
Me too bravenak Jun 2016 #42
Thank you! PrettyKitty48 Jun 2016 #46
I suspect you would swhisper1 Jun 2016 #117
"These people"? Liberal Jesus Freak Jun 2016 #50
Oh so oppressed bravenak Jun 2016 #51
+1 jalan48 Jun 2016 #55
dont bait to any hillbots, they are rabid swhisper1 Jun 2016 #119
He is pissing away any power he and his faction might have gained in the democratic party workinclasszero Jun 2016 #61
Yep bravenak Jun 2016 #62
From this point on its going to get real embarrassing for him if he keeps it up workinclasszero Jun 2016 #63
And all signals are that he will be keeping it up. Squinch Jun 2016 #66
It will be brutal for him in the senate bravenak Jun 2016 #68
No pity from me bravenak workinclasszero Jun 2016 #76
No hero's welcome for him bravenak Jun 2016 #80
so brutal NJCher Jun 2016 #118
The Senate is not a stadium filled with his adoring fans bravenak Jun 2016 #129
have you been drinking? NJCher Jun 2016 #170
I dont drink unlike some folks who get all swoony over politicians bravenak Jun 2016 #179
If they had only voted. brush Jun 2016 #171
It's amazing that Bernie doesn't seem to realize his leverage shrinks by the day. -nt- Lord Magus Jun 2016 #114
party members are not his goal swhisper1 Jun 2016 #120
Does he have anything to gain by taking it to the convention? nt Rex Jun 2016 #67
No bravenak Jun 2016 #70
Well then his only other reason for staying in is to give her a hard time. Rex Jun 2016 #73
I see him losing leverage by the day bravenak Jun 2016 #77
Stubbornness imo. Rex Jun 2016 #79
Quite alot swhisper1 Jun 2016 #121
Care to elaborate? MoonRiver Jun 2016 #127
What can he gain? Rex Jun 2016 #210
I'll be glad on the 16th k8conant Jun 2016 #83
I'll be glad when the other side has to support the candidate or find someplace else to be bravenak Jun 2016 #87
I'll be glad when the candidate has to support the people k8conant Jun 2016 #91
I'll be glad when the faux oppressed stop thinking they represent all the 'people'. They do not. bravenak Jun 2016 #95
Here's to the faux riche! k8conant Jun 2016 #100
Yeah umm hmm bravenak Jun 2016 #109
and you? who do you rep? 4% swhisper1 Jun 2016 #131
I think blacks are more than four percent by now bravenak Jun 2016 #134
I stand corrected .I do like to be educated, what percentage would you say? swhisper1 Jun 2016 #169
Try google bravenak Jun 2016 #197
well, thats relative half of dems are women, half of dem women are for Hillary swhisper1 Jun 2016 #198
Women are more than half of the party bravenak Jun 2016 #200
I'm One Of The People jamese777 Jun 2016 #105
amen swhisper1 Jun 2016 #126
Bernie has shown by his behavior, he only supports himself. nt Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #154
Error. we dont have to support her, we just get to point to findings and news links swhisper1 Jun 2016 #125
And we can alert those posts to get the negativity against the nominee off the board bravenak Jun 2016 #132
You will be alerted...because you all can't help yourself Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #137
I have no desire to attack. After tonight, I am done venting and going on to more important issues swhisper1 Jun 2016 #162
Really Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #165
Good bravenak Jun 2016 #166
Posting attack articles will get a savvy Skinner to toss you all out...enjoy the silly website Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #157
it is apples and oranges swhisper1 Jun 2016 #160
I have never posted an article and have no intention of doing so but I will swhisper1 Jun 2016 #164
It is pretty bad, just as pathetic as the radical hillbots here, but the really good writers are swhisper1 Jun 2016 #172
it will be extremely boring here swhisper1 Jun 2016 #140
Loser rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #136
A shameful end to his campaign bravenak Jun 2016 #147
Absolutely rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #155
He better make a deal soon...his leverage is rapidly diminishing. nt eastwestdem Jun 2016 #180
Yep bravenak Jun 2016 #181
Sanders would be making a big mistake if he overplays his hand Gothmog Jun 2016 #192
Yes, he would bravenak Jun 2016 #193
His white male privilege is showing. pnwmom Jun 2016 #199
I agree. It is certainly no coincidence. bravenak Jun 2016 #203
I'm against caucuses. How about eliminating the most undemocratic process of them all? Beacool Jun 2016 #206
I would love to end caucuses bravenak Jun 2016 #211
I agree. Beacool Jun 2016 #214
If he's not Jamaal510 Jun 2016 #218
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