Sanders Endorsees Decline to Return the Favor

[Agschmid]

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When Democrat Peter Shumlin was locked in a close race with Republican Brian Dubie in 2010, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pitched in by holding a series of rallies that helped Shumlin win the open seat.

When Democrat Miro Weinberger was vying to become mayor of Burlington in 2012, Sanders’ endorsement helped the politically untested Weinberger follow Sanders' to City Hall.

What thanks does Sanders get?

Both men are endorsing Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president.

Certainly, endorsements from Vermont's governor and Burlington's mayor wouldn't put Sanders over the top in the race to the White House, but what ever happened to friends looking out for friends? Both Shumlin and Weinberger say nice things about Sanders, but when it comes to choosing a candidate they have both committed to the Democratic front-runner.

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[Jackpine Radical]

1. There's reg'lar Democrats

and then there's Bernie.

I think Cali may have a few things to say about Shumlin & the value of his endorsement in VT.

[Agschmid]

2. He's damaged good in VT, at least he was when I lived there.

[Jackpine Radical]

3. Still is, or so I gather from a Cali post. I was oblivious to it all.

[Agschmid]

4. VT politics are odd, they like Mass. occasionally elect a R. governor but the legislature

stays pretty liberal. So weird.

[yeoman6987]

8. I don't like it when candidates expect things because of

endorsements. Senator sanders should have endorsed those two because they were the right candidate. That is good enough and not expect anything for it. State and local elections are way different from President.

[geek tragedy]

5. In politics, if you want a loyal friend

get a dog.

[Agschmid]

6. I'm a cat guy.

But yes that's correct.

[nadinbrzezinski]

9. We got a couple conures

So keep your cat away from the birds

(I kid, I kid)

[Agschmid]

11. I'm not sure she would even know what to do...

she's had it pretty easy in life.

[nadinbrzezinski]

13. Connie would not either

I make no guarantees about Cookie



While he came home as an older chick, he does qualify as a rescue.

[TheNutcracker]

7. Thanks for the info that Shumlin is not a good endorsement

[MADem]

10. They like Senator Sanders just fine, both of those gentlemen.

Thing is, they like him as the Junior Senator from VERMONT.

It's possible to think someone is wonderful in one job, but there might be a preferred choice for another. It happens.

I don't think Sanders is offended, and I don't think it will impact his relationship with those politicians.

Clinton has deep roots in VT, and one of her advisers is Howard Dean, who is as wired into the system there as any ten people. Mr. Firty State Strategy knows how to lock up endorsements, and I rather doubt Sanders expected any different. Those guys were locked down a long time ago.

[Agschmid]

12. I wish Mr. 50 State Strategy would push his strategy again.

But yes I agree, there is a whole lot of payback/etc. involved.

[MADem]

14. I think he's got his 'network' activated.

It's an expensive proposition, all that outreach. It has to be timed "just so." Don't want to peak too soon.

[JI7]

15. i'm sure Shumlin will endorse Sanders anytime Sanders is running against a republican also

[Agschmid]

16. Agree.

[JaneyVee]

17. Perhaps it's as simple as them thinking Hillary would be a better leader.