2016 Postmortem

Kentonio

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88. So that's how you treat loyal Democrats who stayed here despite not getting the nominee they wanted.

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Wed Jul 6, 2016, 04:42 PM

Jul 2016

Good to know.

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Without getting into it too much, many of you aren't getting it.... [View all] SheenaR Jul 2016 OP

Who? zappaman Jul 2016 #1

The one who got Hillary to change her position on college tuition. NWCorona Jul 2016 #32

If he hasn't conceded the race, he is still in it. MissB Jul 2016 #2

He can't do any of them as effectively... Chan790 Jul 2016 #17

Please list those bad reasons missingthebigdog Jul 2016 #43

Q: "What does he lose by conceding?" A: Leverage demwing Jul 2016 #100

Nope, he has no leverage left. Hasnt had any in weeks. nt stevenleser Jul 2016 #101

What leverage? missingthebigdog Jul 2016 #103

"Leverage implies that he has something of value" Of COURSE he does demwing Jul 2016 #108

The party is already unified better than it was in 2008. We dont need him for that anymore. stevenleser Jul 2016 #116

Its dividing the party puffy socks Jul 2016 #77

What is truly amazing the argument fighting for American people. We voted for another and her fight, seabeyond Jul 2016 #3

OFFS, STOP FIGHTING THE PRIMARY!!!! MohRokTah Jul 2016 #4

... rateyes Jul 2016 #53

Sanders has blown his chance annavictorious Jul 2016 #5

I doubt he cares. Chan790 Jul 2016 #21

Don't the convention rules stipulate that no one who is still a candidate can speak at the calimary Jul 2016 #44

so now tell me again about how he is fighting for our party and it isn't about his ego... Squinch Jul 2016 #62

Recommended. guillaumeb Jul 2016 #6

Right, we're all just too embarrassed by his purity! randome Jul 2016 #10

Your words. Perhaps a Freudian slip? eom guillaumeb Jul 2016 #11

No, mockery. Sanders has no idea what can be accomplished by working as a team. randome Jul 2016 #33

Bingo! stopbush Jul 2016 #80

The vast majority of Bernie's supporters Andy823 Jul 2016 #96

While we may differ in this particular analysis, guillaumeb Jul 2016 #98

Yep. It's bigger than the nomination. Hillary must win and Bernie must carry our values. The Wielding Truth Jul 2016 #102

I disagree DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #7

The Primary is over. leftofcool Jul 2016 #8

You are correct SheenaR Jul 2016 #12

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #14

Then perhaps you are taking this a bit too personally SheenaR Jul 2016 #16

He is't working for progrssive reform. MohRokTah Jul 2016 #23

Lol rateyes Jul 2016 #55

Good for Sanders. I think he is really really tired and should get some rest. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #9

NC SheenaR Jul 2016 #13

I try not to piss my Clinton friends off with my positive Sanders talk. lol NCTraveler Jul 2016 #26

Good on you Armstead Jul 2016 #54

Sorry, but he appears to be fighting for attention. MoonRiver Jul 2016 #15

Yes, yes he is SheenaR Jul 2016 #20

I haven't noticed anybody outside of DU paying attention to him anymore. MoonRiver Jul 2016 #29

Bernie is head of the circular firing squad MaggieD Jul 2016 #18

That has been my issue- tarring all Dems for taking legal campaign contributions.... bettyellen Jul 2016 #75

Not to mention convincing.... MaggieD Jul 2016 #86

Is it possible you can make your point LoverOfLiberty Jul 2016 #19

Denigrate my audience? SheenaR Jul 2016 #22

If the posts haven't been removed, then they pass the new ToS. You may disagree BobbyDrake Jul 2016 #41

If a post calling Bernie 'obnoxious' isn't removed Kentonio Jul 2016 #74

The rules are to prevent open insults, not eliminate all criticism. BobbyDrake Jul 2016 #76

So the rules are meaningless and only applied on your side. Right, glad to clear that up. Kentonio Jul 2016 #85

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #87

So that's how you treat loyal Democrats who stayed here despite not getting the nominee they wanted. Kentonio Jul 2016 #88

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #90

Yeah bravenak Jul 2016 #89

tone Triana Jul 2016 #45

You expected different? Mika Jul 2016 #24

+1 SheenaR Jul 2016 #31

Why wouldn't he want a speaking slot? How else does one get to be heard by a national audience? eastwestdem Jul 2016 #25

Because...experience suggests media will just break away to Trump. HereSince1628 Jul 2016 #40

Throughout the primary the accusation was that he hasn't done anything... TCJ70 Jul 2016 #27

Yes. He is trying to tweet and he is trying to get a rally together to compete with the DNC. Squinch Jul 2016 #63

It's not about Bernie anymore, it's about discrediting progressives in general. arcane1 Jul 2016 #28

"...others will do anything to fight against that." KansDem Jul 2016 #36

On this very website n/t arcane1 Jul 2016 #42

shh... KansDem Jul 2016 #47

yep 840high Jul 2016 #48

On this very thread n/t MgtPA Jul 2016 #52

Oligarchs on this web site? Sheepshank Jul 2016 #64

once again we have the "o" word DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #71

+1 nt riderinthestorm Jul 2016 #78

Sanders is not a progressive in any meaningful sense of the word. NYC Liberal Jul 2016 #92

Same old tired copy/pasted horse shit. arcane1 Jul 2016 #93

Bernie Sanders is still a United States Senator, is he not? NYC Liberal Jul 2016 #94

Like I said, it's a petty obsession. arcane1 Jul 2016 #95

When did he say that "He does not want your speaking slot" LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #30

Wow, he's texting... Blanks Jul 2016 #34

Who is his campaign carrier? I heard it was Verizon. BobbyDrake Jul 2016 #39

Even if Bernie fell in line from jump. People would still be hating and that's not gonna change. NWCorona Jul 2016 #35

Bingo. Triana Jul 2016 #37

I find his plot to block a vote too close to the GOP behavior we've been criticizing for a while now BobbyDrake Jul 2016 #38

Right on!! They will get it eventually!! Keep up the good fight, Bernie!! rateyes Jul 2016 #46

+ I Million! Armstead Jul 2016 #49

The people saying it's about his ego know damn well it's not about his ego. arcane1 Jul 2016 #51

Same with the people going on about how he lost his leverage. Does anyone seriously think Clinton Chathamization Jul 2016 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author CobaltBlue Jul 2016 #50

"Texting"? ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #56

He IS campaigning for President, forchrissakes. If he were not, he would have conceded. Squinch Jul 2016 #57

What you don't seem to want to understand is his negativity toward the Dem Party. Sheepshank Jul 2016 #58

Just be because you add a note charlyvi Jul 2016 #60

and one more thing... Sheepshank Jul 2016 #61

This thread turned out exactly as one would expect after reading the thread title. LonePirate Jul 2016 #65

I fail to see how this OP is not an example of "baiting and pouring salt on old wounds" LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #66

How is this baiting SheenaR Jul 2016 #67

"You think he is still running for President as a candidate and that's cute." LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #69

Sorry you feel that way SheenaR Jul 2016 #82

The convention eve rally in Phily is a "Bernie" event. What oasis Jul 2016 #68

what he sees is a Dem party that can only win against other Dems MisterP Jul 2016 #70

The program is liberal creeksneakers2 Jul 2016 #104

I am so sick of being told what's good for me. one_voice Jul 2016 #72

K&R Spot On! B Calm Jul 2016 #73

K&R! Great OP! nt riderinthestorm Jul 2016 #79

Exactly! And this site says it fights for dems. It's interesting how much their policy resembles onecaliberal Jul 2016 #81

Can this Democrat take five minutes out of his crusade Blue_Tires Jul 2016 #83

He gave his word MFM008 Jul 2016 #84

As a Hillary supporter... I agree. (nt) MirrorAshes Jul 2016 #91

"He does not want your speaking slot. " MyNameGoesHere Jul 2016 #97

Democrats are the great, unwashed enemy. Try and keep up. randome Jul 2016 #113

My gawd, such nastiness still. SMH. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2016 #99

Amazing how many are still so rude about Bernie. I guess still upset about the primaries. nt Logical Jul 2016 #105

He has gotten A LOT already, can't have everything, and if he wants things to change, then ENDORSE. RBInMaine Jul 2016 #106

Thanks Sheena - and please - everyone - get your elected SDs on board with Clinton floppyboo Jul 2016 #107

Elections either matter or not. Make up your mind. If they do, you lost. Find other venue robbedvoter Jul 2016 #109

Maybe meta isn't against the rules any more. cwydro Jul 2016 #110

K & effing-R! Scuba Jul 2016 #111

K & R. Silver_Witch Jul 2016 #112

K&R JEB Jul 2016 #114

He's not fighting for the American people. Sorry if you bought into campaign propaganda. stevenleser Jul 2016 #115