President Obama to meet with Bernie Sanders in Oval Office tomorrow

[ram2008]

Just broke on CNN, confirmed by NBC with this Tweet: https://twitter.com/MicahGrimes/status/692134196001636352

I wonder what they'll be discussing.

[Punkingal]

1. Interesting.

[Cali_Democrat]

2. Bernie and the "establishment". nt

[scscholar]

5. Good point

Sounds like he is getting too close to the establishment.

[msongs]

18. bernie is the very definition of establishment, being an elected politician for what 30 yrs? nt

[JudyM]

21. You can be anti-establishment and work that angle within their venue. Nt

[razorman]

35. It seems that no one in the establishment ever admits to it.

I find it amusing that so many people who have been running things in this country for decades like to see themselves as "outsiders" and "mavericks". This is true for both parties.

[bkkyosemite]

3. The President better not discourage him from running. Hmmm

[Cali_Democrat]

6. What? He's already running.

How can the President discourage him from doing something he's already doing?

[bkkyosemite]

12. I meant to continue to run as earnest as he is but I have changed my

thought on this and am thinking it is the holding back of the nominee for the FDA. No conspiracy at all. Just thought it strange. Either had to do with him wanting Hillary or the FDA nominee hold up. I felt his comments were leaning towards Hillary. The FDA should have no one that has worked for Monsanto nor the big pharma on it.

[Lil Missy]

9. Yes, I'm sure there is a conspiracy at work.

[Snotcicles]

38. It's starting to get old. And it isn't funny anymore. Get a new shtick. eom

[Lil Missy]

48. I couldn't agree more. Sanders supporters can stop blaming anything and anyone when

something doesn't go Bernie's or their way.

[Snotcicles]

61. Clinton supporters are just living contradictions. eom

[Karma13612]

43. got that right! eom

[FSogol]

52. ALCOA!

[Karma13612]

4. Maybe it has something to do with holding the nomination for

FDA commissioner since there are ties to Big Pharma

hmmm, nawwww,

its' about the nomination!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!

[Fawke Em]

8. Yep. It probably has to do with that.

Bernie still works for a living.

[SheenaR]

7. FDA nominee

Will prob be on the agenda. Can't see why else there would be a meeting

[Karma13612]

45. figured as much. Obama might not be

happy that he wants to hold up a nomination if he suspects it's political posturing during his presidential campaign?

I am glad Bernie is standing against the nomination. We don't need more corporate influence in our government appointees. Just sick of it.

He is showing he can take action and keep his campaign on track.

Love it.

[bkkyosemite]

10. You guys are very good :-)

I left and saw the article on my FB page about Bernie being one of the ones holding back the nomination for the FDA spot. He was right to do it. And Monsanto's people with the FDA too have no business there.

[bowens43]

11. will it be a bribe or threat? Im sure hillary will also be on the agenda....

[bkkyosemite]

15. I'm concerned Obama will say I'll make a big deal about endorsing

Hillary if you don't stop the hold on the FDA. I don't want to think the President would do that. I voted and canvassed for him. But if Bernie holds true to his convictions and Obama comes out with a endorsement of Hillary or makes a comment that is not supportive of Bernie then I'll know.

[tammywammy]

23. Obama won't endorse during the primary. n/t

[AtomicKitten]

57. He gave a tacit endorsement of Hillary in the interview before the townhall.

He should apologize to Bernie for his "bright, shiny object" crack. It was uncharacteristic of him to say something so thoughtless.

[2pooped2pop]

26. or to just inform him that he is endorsing Hillary but wanted to

tell him personally and try to make it sound like it isn't personal.

[AngryAmish]

30. I think it is wise that the President does not trust those newfangled phones.

[Skwmom]

32. Sadly, where Obama is concerned I no longer engage in wishful thinking. n/t

[ViseGrip]

13. I think it's the block of the FDA appointee. Bernie supports GMO labeling and organic farming.

Monsanto doesn't!

[monmouth4]

14. Maybe the President wants to clear up his appearance of backing Hillary. She was his SOS and

didn't have much choice. I would like to think Pres is just clarifying for Bernie.

[Voice for Peace]

34. I think this is part of it.

[madville]

16. He's giving Bernie a heads up

About what the DOJ is about to drop on the Clinton campaign. I do not think Hillary will be indicted on any charges, however I do think it is likely several members of her old State Department staff (some who presently work on her campaign) do get indicted for mishandling classified information. They will quickly cut misdemeanor plea deals with DOJ.

[AtomicKitten]

56. She may have instructed staff at State to send classified data over unsecure system.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/state-department-releases-more-clinton-emails-several-marked-classified/

If true, it proves she personally mishandled classified information. Patraeus was prosecuted for less.

[underpants]

17. Tomorrow is Holocaust Rememberance Day

[Le Taz Hot]

19. Trying to talk him into dropping our early

to pave the way for his new BFF, Hills.

[DaGimpster]

20. To be honest, besides the FDA appointee, it very well could be a "so, what do you want?" discussion.

[2pooped2pop]

25. or maybe

he wants him to promise that if he gets some sort of single payer health care, that it will still be called Obamacare.

[Voice for Peace]

37. Lolol

[JudyM]

22. He's taking him away from Iowa... Nt

[Skwmom]

28. That is what I thought.....

[Arazi]

33. Yup, my first thought

[ram2008]

36. The press from the meeting is more than Bernie would get if he were simply in Iowa

Don't think that's it, especially since he's going back to Iowa right after.

[JudyM]

39. Right, if there is something substantively positive that is revealed about the meeting.

Otherwise he's losing precious time and visibility. Plus traveling back and forth takes a bit of a toll on you when you're not a youngster.

[ram2008]

44. He'll get lots of visibility from the press reporting he's meeting with President O

He's got lots of energy, so not worried about it taking a toll.

[2pooped2pop]

24. oh no, I hope he doesn't get a stern scolding.

n/a

[lumberjack_jeff]

27. Why accept the invitation? Respect for the office, I guess. n/t

[AngryAmish]

29. Is this real life?

[Dawson Leery]

31. Good. Berns is blocking one of his nominees.

It also takes Berns away from Iowa.

[RobertEarl]

50. Obama needs advice from Bernie

And Obama wants to make sure Bernie invites Obama back to the WH as a friend next year. Obama knows Bernie will be the next President.

[taught_me_patience]

40. He's going to make him an offer he can't refuse

because... establishment... yada yada yada

[Cheese Sandwich]

41. Malia Obama will cast her first vote in the Illinois primary... she probably feeling the Bern...

and asked her Dad to have Bernie over for pictures.

[KingFlorez]

42. The meeting was arranged last month

He's not going to threaten him.

[Karma13612]

46. Ohhh, OK.

Big sigh of relief.

But, I still wonder why he would have a scheduled meeting with the top dog during the count-down to the Iowa Caucuses.

As others have said, if it isn't really critical, it is taking Bernie away from the battle-ground.

I do hope we find out what it was about.

[zappaman]

47. Likely Obama will make him disappear.

Bernie will not be seen again.
And Obama will get away with it.

The fix is in!

[FSogol]

53. and then he'll cut social security!

[bigtree]

49. in the tank

[aikoaiko]

51. Could be a lot of things, but it would be interesting if POTUS was brokering a deal

After all, many people think a deal was brokered between Obama and HRC that was productive.

But I can't really see the President being able to offer anything interesting to Bernie on behalf of HRC.

[napi21]

54. Shame on all of you who have so little trust in Bernie!

I don't think it would matter WHO asked him to back off running an earnest campaign, he'd tell them to STUFF IT!

I also have more trust in Obama than to ever think he would try to interfere in the campaign like that.

I have no idea why they're meeting and neither do you. Respect the integrity of both men and wait and see. I'm sure we'll find out what they met about soon.

[aspirant]

55. Maybe to talk about questionable Drone actions

[studyshare]

58. K&R

[Karma13612]

59. Security detail?

It was apparently scheduled awhile ago.

Maybe the two are discussing the idea of a security detail since Bernie is now doing so well.

If the offer is made, I do hope he agrees.

[sorechasm]

60. Security Detail would be reassuring. Was there an investigation into the bullet hole in the glass of

one of Bernie's Iowa Campaign centers?

Bernie's crowds are likely to swell after Iowa and NH. As a change agent, Bernie's message and cultural background will drive the nut jobs to extreme measures.

[Karma13612]

62. ? Bullet hole???

Now I won't sleep until I hear he has a detail.

Yea, the nut cases are sure to surface.

[sorechasm]

63. See link. Let's hope it was found to be an accident?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251985789

[Karma13612]

64. gawd...thanks for this.

I hope Bernie gets a detail, and now.