The key to bringing along most of Bernie's supporters is AOC. If Pelosi can succeed in convincing

[Skya Rhen]

her that unity is key to the success of the Democratic party and her future, this might be the path.

I am convinced that AOC's endorsement of Bernie is what propelled his campaign after his heart attack. Bernie will have reached the end of his political road, in the next few months, then AOC will take over as the Democratic Socialists' figure head.

But I'm sure that Pelosi is ten steps ahead in this thought process , already...

[rampartc]

1. that would help

but the real key is to treat bernie and his supporters with a little respect, recognizing that we should all be democrats and that we have the country's best interests in mind.

[awesomerwb1]

5. Please go on Twitter

and tell the Bernie supporters who appear to be in nasty "we'll vote green if we don't win" mode to tone it down first.

The victim card has been overplayed by Bernie and his supporters since 2016.

The key is for Bernie to tone down his attacks on the "establishment" voters, tell his surrogates to cut out the conspiracy bullcrap, and then extend a conciliatory hand.

[ibegurpard]

13. stop letting Twitter influence your view of reality

lots of bots and the entire format discourages anything other than sound bites and snark.

[awesomerwb1]

14. I can tell bots from real people most of the time

and the surrogates are well know and proud of it, so no bot problems there.

And I don't let Twitter "influence my view of reality" But thanks.

[uponit7771]

10. Yeah respect like derisively calling Sanders supporters establishment? Gas lighting is rude

[NCProgressive]

2. Partly true

But ... AOC will be defeated in her own primary in NY-14 by a great "real" Democrat, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera.

[Moderateguy]

9. There are rumors that Joe Crowley might jump back in...

[dalton99a]

3. AOC for VP.

For unity to defeat Trump, Biden must choose an acceptable running mate

I recommend either AOC or Nina Turner

[FailureToCommunicate]

4. You're kidding, I know, but

AOC is also not old enough.

[Happyhippychick]

6. You mean the snake isn't the key? (Bernie supporters word, not mine)

I call her senator Warren.

They may have burned that bridge.

[honest.abe]

7. Why cant AOC realize this without having to be convinced??

Seems rather obvious her voice of support would help defeat Trump. Why does she need to dragged and screaming to come to this realization?

[msongs]

8. the bernie crowd needs to stop condemning people like me as some sort of evil establishment

type. but he has based his whole campaign on that strategy and is not likely to change now

[Dem4Life1102]

11. She just made a statement that she

will support the party nominee

[ibegurpard]

12. There will be some that won't

Don't let them keep you from finding common ground with the majority that will.

[peggysue2]

17. Think this is the key

The rational Sanders' supporters recognize that Trump is the enemy and that all hands on deck will be required to defeat him and his destructive enablers in the fall. We will all suffer as a people and country if Trump is allowed to continue. The damage is real and it must be stopped.

[LizBeth]

15. I think htis is what hurt Warren the most. Right after the heart attack, AOC goes out there for him.

[comradebillyboy]

16. It's very difficult for me to expect AOC to be a unifying

force in the party given her track record so far.