Hillary earned it. Congrats.

[berni_mccoy]

That's all I'll concede besides this: I'll support her from tonight onward.

[Metric System]

1. Thank you.

[redstateblues]

2. Total respect for you. You fought hard and eloquently.

[MohRokTah]

3. No more walls of ROFLs from me on any of your posts.

[PepperHarlan]

23. Might want to hold off on that

The detente didn't last long:
http://upload.democraticunderground.com/12512153952

[berni_mccoy]

46. Thanks man. And don't listen to the poster above

I have mixed feelings about this as I mentioned above but that doesn't mean I won't do the right thing in the end. I'm allowed to feel remorse no?

[MohRokTah]

48. You definitely have a right to feel remorse.

You wouldn't really be truly an activist if you didn't feel remorse with the losses.

[tandot]

4. Really?

I am looking forward to her working with him ... we need to turn left again

[LexVegas]

5. Rec. nt

[Sparkly]

6. We're in it together, berni_mccoy

[TimPlo]

7. I am still waiting for a heartfelt sorry from her for

The lying she and her surrogates did in SC about Sanders and his Civil Rights activism. Swiftboating turned me into a (D) in 2004 and it is going to drive me from the DNC now.

[berni_mccoy]

9. I'm not. It doesn't matter. It's her or Trump.

And as much as I don't like it it's her.

I love Bernie. Will never stop. Like I loved Gore. But we are faced with a bullshit choice and I know which side I'm going to pick.

[Califonz]

31. Thankfully I live in a dark blue blue state

so I can vote my conscience without tipping it over to Trump.

[Hortensis]

52. I admire Berni McCoy for standing up and fighting,

and also for a sensible understanding of the threats we face.

[grasswire]

32. so why do we want to send the weaker candidate to fight the ogre?

why not the one who is polling that he can win?

Makes NO sense.

And by the way....how can you bail on Bernie when he is STILL CAMPAIGNING??

Big mistake.

[redstateblues]

11. Johnie come lately. Where were you then? I don't remember you complaining then

[Squinch]

8. This is very gracious, and I am sure, very difficult for you. I do appreciate it.

[metroins]

13. This. Nt

[berni_mccoy]

14. Let me be 100% honest. It's not gracious. I fought hard against Hillary

And I still think she is the lesser pick. But I won't go against reality. She earned it. It's up to her now. But I will do what I can to stop Trump.

[Bleacher Creature]

10. Nothing more needs to be said. Thank you.

I supported Clinton, despite the fact that I'm likely closer politically to Sanders. I also truly believe that she will welcome pressure from progressives to push her as far to the left as possible.

We need to do whatever we can to keep Trump as far from the White House as possible. And when we do, I absolutely have your back in pushing for an administration that truly represents everyone.

[redstateblues]

20. I echo your sentiment.

[Skid Rogue]

12. Thank you!!!!

I've followed your post. Thanks so much!

[LoverOfLiberty]

15. From what I heard tonight

We won't move forward without Bernie. Lets hope the two come together to form a better Democratic platform.

[Tarc]

16. Beer!

[seabeyond]

17. Thank you. That is big of you, and I am glad to hear it.

I know you prefer otherwise, but I am glad that you are supporting the Dem.

[Trust Buster]

18. Thank you berni_mccoy, this was very classy of you. You worked very hard over the past months.

[Robbins]

19. well you just sold out bernie and everything he has been fighting for

clinton is enemy of everything he and those who support him believe in.

voting for her over republican boogey man proves once again how people betrey progressive ideas for corporate neocon ways.

nothing will change as long as people continue to vote for corporate dems.

[Surya Gayatri]

21. Massive K & R. Thanks for this gracious thread.

[cilla4progress]

22. That's how I'm feeling.

As a woman, I'm definitely very moved. Been a big Bernie supporter all along, but I'm unconflicted in supporting her from here forward.

I must say, the talk about her mother in her speech - that is what a woman brings. I think the women here know what I mean.

[redstateblues]

51. I'm a man who was raised by a single mom who was born

Right around the time Hillary's was. That got me

[Barack_America]

24. Nice post, but, why?

It's almost 5 months until November.

Why back down so soon? Yes, it might be inevitable (ha!), but it's not today.

[berni_mccoy]

27. Because she deserves it.

[Barack_America]

34. Again, why?

You believe everything Sanders said about the primaries being tipped in her favor was false?

All the policy differences are now erased? You're for a $12 minimum wage, fracking, regime change, etc. just because she won a contest rigged in her favor?

I am truly perplexed here.

[jack_krass]

39. No she doesn't (nt)

[bluestateguy]

25. I was for Wes Clark in 2004. I know it's hard to lose in primaries.

I appreciate your statement.

[ProudProgressiveNow]

26. +1000 nt

[Voice for Peace]

28. I really don't think she earned it, sorry to be a poophead.

[grasswire]

29. come one....

....how about supporting Bernie until HE says he's done????????

Gee!!

Don't fold so fast.

He needs our backing to get leverage at the convention.

[berni_mccoy]

36. He's got leverage already. He lost CA as much as I don't want to admit.

But that's the reality. He can move forward with influence. It's up to him, but if I know Bernie, he will know the reality like I do. I am not abandoning him.

[Maru Kitteh]

30. That's remarkable, and gracious. I'm grateful to hear this.

I'm kinda speechless. Well. And then there's the wine. There's that too.

Thank you for the the post, berni mccoy

[SDJay]

33. Same Here

I have been a Bernie supporter, but the folks on our side have spoken. So be it. Now it's time to not only destroy Drumpf, but kick his racist, bloviating ass into the dustbin of shame forever.

Let's get 'em!

[democrattotheend]

35. Agreed

I'm really sad, because I think Bernie is a really good man and one of the few politicians who is really a true believer. I am proud of all that he (and we) have accomplished. I am most proud that we have sent a message to the Washington elite that it is possible to be a serious candidate for president without spending half your time kissing up to wealthy donors and corporate fatcats.

I wish things had gone differently, but when I started supporting Bernie I never thought he would make it this far.

Congrats to Hillary and her supporters. It must be especially satisfying for those who supported her 8 years ago to see her come out ahead where she fell short last time.

[FrenchieCat]

37. Thank you sir....

Your support of issues is oustanding. You know I don't say anything I don't mean! She will do us proud and win this GE! She has our back!

[FrenchieCat]

45. Backatcha!!!!

[berni_mccoy]

47. Frenchie, you and I go way back. So...

Thanks. Love you.

[FrenchieCat]

49. Love you too!!!!

As you know!

[Godhumor]

38. Thank ya. Glad to have you n/t

[LuvLoogie]

50. Thank you for posting.

[MineralMan]

53. Thanks, berni

Moving on to November...

Dump Trump!

[tammywammy]

54. Nice thread.

It's imperative we keep that fascist bigot Trump out of the White House!