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democrattotheend

(11,605 posts)
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 01:06 PM Jun 2016

I don't support taking it to the convention, but I salute Bernie for going on to DC

The residents of DC have limited voting rights and are usually ignored by national politicians despite being so close by. So while I see the writing on the wall, I am happy to see that Bernie is going ahead with his scheduled rally at RFK Stadium on Thursday. He will probably get slaughtered in the primary, but I salute him for trying for every last vote and not giving DC voters the short shrift.

It would be a nice gesture if Hillary would also do an event targeted at DC residents, especially in an underserved part of town like Anacostia, to make a statement that DC voters still matter to the party. I hope she will consider doing so.

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I don't support taking it to the convention, but I salute Bernie for going on to DC (Original Post) democrattotheend Jun 2016 OP
Completely agree. Your post encompasses the very heart of Bernie's ALBliberal Jun 2016 #1
One thing that has been great about his campaign is where he has held his rallies democrattotheend Jun 2016 #2

ALBliberal

(2,340 posts)
1. Completely agree. Your post encompasses the very heart of Bernie's
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 01:40 PM
Jun 2016

message of inclusiveness steadfastness and compassion. Thanks!

democrattotheend

(11,605 posts)
2. One thing that has been great about his campaign is where he has held his rallies
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 03:07 PM
Jun 2016

In places like the South Bronx that have not had a presidential candidate visit them in decades. Hillary still won heavily there, but a lot of people in that neighborhood appreciated him coming there.

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