Q: When should Bernie Sanders concede and suspend his campaign...

[NurseJackie]

Q: When should Bernie Sanders concede and suspend his campaign and give a full-throated endorsement of Joe Biden?


I recommend: TODAY.

[hlthe2b]

1. I suspect he wants to do the debate hoping for Biden to say something controversial as Hail Mary

I DO want him to go out in both a respected and respectful manner. So, I hope that is possible.

[Watchfoxheadexplodes]

2. ASAP

It's over

[MFM008]

3. I know he will

Do the right think.
He is seeing this is not 2016
Hes not running against Hillary.

[jimfields33]

4. When Joe has 1991.

There’s no reason for Bernie to suspend before then. Let the other states vote.

[Dennis Donovan]

10. The math isn't there

I think what we saw yesterday were Dems saying they want this primary season over, and they want Joe to be the nominee.

Bernie's moved the conversation further left than anyone could have, and for that, I'm grateful. But, it's time to coalesce behind Joe.

Shit's been getting real since the beginning of the year. We (Sanders and Biden supporters) need to focus on ridding the country of Trumpism and we can't do that as long as we're posting snake emojis on Twitter.

[jimfields33]

12. Joe might be ahead and maybe beyond losing

But having another person in the race is good for joe. Keeps him on his toes.

[Dennis Donovan]

16. No, it just perpetuates the divisiveness you see on Twitter and here

I'd prefer our nominee to focus on Trump.

[Happy Hoosier]

17. Was in good in 2016 when Bernie bitterly dragged it out?

I’d suggest not.

[MrsCoffee]

31. That's idiotic.

Completely.

[jimfields33]

47. I know democracy is tough.

If it were easy every country in the world would have it. You’ll live.

[MrsCoffee]

48. So will you when Bernie drops out.

Even if it’s today.

[jimfields33]

50. Of course. But I'd rather all the voters get a say. This is not a dictatorship.

[MrsCoffee]

53. Yeah, I'd rather we not have caucuses for the same reason.

Better to rip the bandaid off now than let it stink up the joint for the next six months.

Everyone will still get to vote.

I voted early. My candidate dropped out before my vote was counted. Just the way it goes.

[jimfields33]

55. True.

Sorry to hear about your vote. So depressing. Caucus’ have to go I agree. Also if New Hampshire and Iowa have to go first. Perhaps South Carolina can be on the same day.

[LanternWaste]

72. Is anyone arguing it's a dictatorship? Anyone at all?

No? Then the point of that irrelevance is exactly what... more self-righteous irrelevance?

[mcar]

61. Yeah, that was the line they used in 2016

[mikeysnot]

68. Correct the math is not there.

Biden has 846, he needs 1991.

Bernie should stay in till the end, and the end is 1991.

No "bros" were telling biden to drop out after the first batch of primaries.

He is only winning mostly red states, which scares me.

Super Tuesday for Joe was mostly red states. I do not think states that vote R should be deciding our candidates.

[lark]

34. Let Bernie continue to rail against the Democratic party and lie about the potential nominee?

That is what this has devolved to, have you seen Sanders lying, deceptively edited ad about Biden that was running non-stop prior to yesterday?

[Jarqui]

36. Sure there is.

Biden would be expending more resources on the primary rather than getting everyone focused for the general and continuing to take hits from Sanders when the primary is effectively over.

Show the class what the path to winning the nomination is for Bernie.

I can save you a bunch of time: there isn't one beyond an extraordinary long shot.

Therefore, we should now be focusing our energy and resources on getting the criminal out of the White House.

[njhoneybadger]

54. Covid-19 is a good reason

[Dennis Donovan]

5. Soon. The math isn't there for him, unfortunately...

...unless an electoral miracle happens moving fwd (narrator: "It won't." ).

When he does, he needs to give the speech of his life and convince his followers to NOT sit home in November (like so many of his supporters did during the primaries, apparently).

[dubyadiprecession]

6. I really hope he doesn't drag it out this time.

2016 was an embarrassment!

[NurseJackie]

27. His "top advisors" appear to be in it as a blood-sport to intentionally kneecap Biden's chances...

His "top advisors" appear to be in it as a blood-sport to intentionally kneecap Biden's chances... and to give Trump an advantage. There doesn't seem to be any good reason for this line of thinking or treacherous behavior.

[Maeve]

7. Next week is Arizona, Florida, Ohio and Illinois

If he can't break thru next week, that will pretty much put an end to it. And he lost all four of them in '16.

Ok, I'm in Ohio and would like to think our election matters, so there's that....

[Happy Hoosier]

19. Run the scenarios...

Bernie needs to not only win, but win big, like 60-35 big.

Just can’t happen.

[Maeve]

21. I agree

But I'm not sure he's ready to let go yet.

And tho I'd like to see Ohio's vote count, my vote has already been cast...but won't count because I voted for Warren. The downside of early voting....

[showblue22]

8. The vitriol in Bernie's campaign energized Joe Biden's base.

That's what happened. Bernie did not win one single county in 3 states! The dementia talk that Bernie's campaign was retweeting made Joe's bade so upset.. They went to the polls.

[Sunlei]

20. please ignore tweets, twitter accounts are free & so easy for republicans to exploit.

exploit and spam tweets about 'perceived' health issues is a republican tactic that's very divisive

This same attack tactic will be used if Biden wins the primary. I'm positive if Biden wins the primary his campaign will release medical records to put that health issue to rest.

[MrsCoffee]

35. Bernie Bros are not a myth nor are they confined to Twitter.

You can find them all over right now pushing this dementia health issue bullshit.

[NurseJackie]

40. Yes indeed. His top campaign advisors and well known spokespeople and surrogates.

Sirota. Gray. Turner. Moore. West. Cenk. --- So much hatred and resentment and bitterness coming from that crowd. What good purpose does it serve for them to be promoting RW talking points and accusing Biden of having dementia, or being "senile", or "sundowning"? What twisted logic are they using to justify their actions?

[MrsCoffee]

42. It's about him, not us.

That’s all I get from his people.

[mcar]

63. Bernie's top advisors are Republicans?

[Sunlei]

65. lol, no they aren't, are you serious?think I've had enough of DU primaries for today

I'm going fishing, finally a day off

[mcar]

66. Enjoy your day

[Sunlei]

67. Thanks, I'm in Texas and its a beautiful day here!

drops the mike

[mcar]

69. Beautiful day in Florida, too!

[underpants]

26. Suburban women too

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213071018

[Sunlei]

9. once all the states have had their chance to vote in the primary so Sanders can release

so Sanders can release his delegates using Americas democratic process for elections.

A suspension of campaign has a much different process and November is a long way away. America clearly needs more than one person to go through the entire primary process 'god forbid!, just in case'.

[Dennis Donovan]

14. The numbers are not there

There's no path to the nomination short of Biden dropping out (that's clearly not happening).

I've very grateful Sanders pulled the conversation left - we're talking about M2A and reduced college tuition because of him.

But, if the numbers aren't there, all his continuation does is divide the party.

[Sunlei]

23. I wish all states primaried in one week. Once the deligate count reaches the magic number

things will change for both campaigns.


We must allow all voters to have their primary votes count. We must allow "the Democratic process to play out."

[Dennis Donovan]

24. I can dig that

...but if the math isn't there, valuable resources ($$$ and people) are being wasted on a lost cause.

[Sunlei]

32. I donated to Sanders so his voice/policies will be heard, told Clinton that, as well

as well as the Biden campaign. I love Clinton and Biden but donated/donate only to Sanders campaign (Yang/Warren also when they were still in)

I vote for the D party in the GE. but I depend on Sanders(and Yang & Warren) to make what small progressive changes he can while both campaigns are still open to hear the D party voters most progressive issues.

[NurseJackie]

37. How do you feel about his top campaign advisors continued efforts to kneecap and hobble Biden...

How do you feel about his top campaign advisors continued efforts to kneecap and hobble Biden by spreading and retweeting the lies that he has dementia (or Alzheimer's disease)? Is that worth your donation?

What good purpose does it serve for his top campaign staff to spread and repeat rightwing talking points... and doing Trump's work FOR the Republicans and Russia? Why would they want to do anything to convince the American people to NOT vote for Biden?

How exactly does that benefit the "most progressive issues" that you believe to be important?

Please respond.

[Sunlei]

51. Sanders never said that or supports those tweets. I ignore twitter wars totally.

Even though almost all the candidates still standing are older people they'll probably all last at least another 4-5 years. They all have terrific top tier medical care, Trump alone has 13 specialists for his yearly checkup. I'm positive Joe Bidens campaign will put those ugly twitter attacks to rest soon before republican party spams them if Biden wins the primary.



Biden doesn't have dementia, Sanders isn't going to drop dead from a heart attack..ignore the tweets they're IMO a total distraction from the real issues at hand that effect most Americans.

to answer your please respond while I will ignore the 'tweets divisive distraction'-

I think the income inequity issue is the most major problem in America followed by Americas 'for profit' health care industry. We need progressive change, much faster progressive change. To go back to normal (while a relief from republicans damn president) isn't enough change for many Americans who are crushed in debt, living for to many years! paycheck to paycheck.

[NurseJackie]

58. Doesn't matter if Sanders himself personally said it... he's not stopping his staff from doing so.

Doesn't matter if Sanders himself personally said it... he's not stopping his staff from doing so. And by remaining that is already been decided, and by not speaking out against his "rogue" staff, Bernie is actually showing his "silent approval" of these types of scorched-earth tactics.

We need progressive change, much faster progressive change.

Okay, fine. Do you think that another four years of Trump is going to bring you closer to those goals? If not, please explain what good purpose it serves to allow his surrogates continued opportunities to spread RW talking points.

Keep in mind that I'm not talking about random-anonymous "bro's" or other bots and trolls on twitter and facebook... I'm talking about HIS FUCKING STAFF. Why is that okay with you?

[Sunlei]

62. What staff? Sanders said he doesn't believe that and told supposed troll "supporters"

they aren't part of his party. He even fired one campaign person. No one can control twitter spamming.

I'm sorry to see you're so upset over some tweets to start swearing. Please quit twitter perching- you will feel so much better. Twitter will go crazy during GE, twitter is not relevant to reality.


FUCK TRUMP, I don't want to see him elected or re-elected. neither does Sanders or Biden.

[NurseJackie]

70. Anyone who continues to send money to Bernie, is helping to pay his staff...

... who are repeating and retweeting the smears and attacks on Biden and the Democratic party. These things only serve to divide and weaken us.

No one can control twitter spamming.

It's his staff. HIS STAFF!! What part of "his staff" is not getting through?

I don't want to see him elected or re-elected.

Then why send money to a dead campaign that is engaging in this scorched-earth philosophy that is trying to kneecap Biden?

He even fired one campaign person.

And then rehired that same person at Jane's urging. He's surrounded himself ONLY with toxic individuals. That's plain to see. Why deny it? Why pretend otherwise?

Please quit twitter perching- you will feel so much better.

Oh for fuck's sake! GMAFB! I'm not "twitter perching". This isn't about me or my "feelings". I haven't insulted you, what makes you think it's okay to insult me, Sunlei?

[MrsCoffee]

59. His own fucking surrogates tweet that shit.

The people he PAYS.

For fucks sake.

[MrsCoffee]

39. It's not about you.

Its not about Sanders either.

It’s about the bigger picture.

Sanders is willing to burn it all to the ground. Fuck that.

[NurseJackie]

45. The longer he stays in, the more damage the SCORCHED-EARTH philosophy of his advisors will cause.

Well... "advisors" is a nice way to say it... but you probably know what I'm talking about.

[MrsCoffee]

46. He definitely seems intent on burning it down if he can't have it.

And he has surrounded himself with people who pour millions of gallons of fuel on that flame 🔥

[Sunlei]

57. It is about my campaign donations. Sanders has about the same policies for 30+ years

Senator Sanders by the way, voicing the same policies and 99% voting with D party in OUR government for a long time.

[MrsCoffee]

60. Sanders claimed to be the only socialist mayor in America 30+ years ago.

And you pulled 99% right outta....left field.

[MrsCoffee]

38. Sanders should suspend today.

He shouldn’t be ignoring his doctors and pushing his luck anyway.

[NurseJackie]

41. Agreed. He hasn't been looking well lately. I can see that something is wrong.

[USALiberal]

11. When he wants to. Like all the other candidates! nt

[Happy Hoosier]

13. Today.

It’s over. Any comeback had to start yesterday.

[NYMinute]

15. March 4th

He is late already

[Maxheader]

18. Anytime he wants..

Let the yellow haired traitor squirm for awhile. It knows conceding..is final and it's ass is on the griddle..

[Cha]

22. A pool?

[gfwzig]

25. he should drop out DURING the next debate

Biden will allow him to rant on most of his policies for as long as he wants then he should
while on stage drop out and fully support biden, and insist that his supporters get behind biden
then leave and let biden have the stage.

[comradebillyboy]

44. Good idea. nt

[TrunKated]

28. a month ago

[Botany]

29. Now

Right now.

[asuhornets]

30. NOW!! nt.

[zackymilly]

33. Right freakin' now! nt

[DarthDem]

43. Today

[ucrdem]

49. Last night would have been thoughtful. nt

[redstatebluegirl]

56. Today and he needs to stop bashing Biden and are party ASAP.

[pampango]

64. March 18. If the debate on the 15th and primaries on the 17th favor Biden then Sanders

should concede. I would like to see how Biden handles the one-on-one debate (since there will be several of those with Trump) then if the voters on the 17th support him that is it.

[NurseJackie]

71. Thanks for your thoughtful and clear response.