2016 Postmortem

Her Sister

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168. Yes Trump has lowered the bar! and made it necessary to squash him like a bug!

Thu Jun 30, 2016, 08:19 AM

Jun 2016

With the disease comes the cure!

Just think of the Holidays with Trump gone! Discourse going exponentially up!
Warren going back to being Warren! Media having to focus on other things!
Trump all the way back in the rear view mirror!

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Bernie Blew It [View all] Proud Public Servant Jun 2016 OP

Completely agree. And it's telling that you were one of his supporters. MariaThinks Jun 2016 #1

BS OwlinAZ Jun 2016 #160

Complete and utter baloney. Miles Archer Jun 2016 #171

Calling a poster a liar is also against the rules. MariaThinks Jun 2016 #175

Sanders will be doing the same thing soon. Tal Vez Jun 2016 #2

I think he has missed the opportunity to for it to still matter (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #19

duplicate post - sorry LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #25

The media was eager to go back to ignoring him. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #3

Yep, he was only of interest when they could do the horse race coverage... Human101948 Jun 2016 #7

Well, most of TV is geared towards a 12-year-old mind.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #18

They have a short attention span. So do the American people. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2016 #32

He is no longer "news" cosmicone Jun 2016 #36

All they wanted to talk about was how weird it was that he was attracting anyone.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #40

And it is depressing if the 40-45 percent of the people who supported him are considered irrelevant Armstead Jun 2016 #165

I'm surprised he's still getting so much media attention. MoonRiver Jun 2016 #99

He really could've done some good metroins Jun 2016 #4

the long vision you refer to was never about the american people Voice for Peace Jun 2016 #8

He still will. I wish Hillary would acknowledge poor people. JRLeft Jun 2016 #9

That is simply incorrect Evergreen Emerald Jun 2016 #14

She talks about poor people, the impoverished, the disadvantage all the time and all her adult life OKNancy Jun 2016 #24

Quotes and speeches are one thing RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #126

There are actions. Where have you been? OKNancy Jun 2016 #148

She sure has. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #156

you mean the crime bill Sanders voted for LOL? KittyWampus Jun 2016 #172

Yes, she does. nt MADem Jun 2016 #33

just for the record, I will disagree 100% Voice for Peace Jun 2016 #5

I'm supporting her because Trump is a fascist. JRLeft Jun 2016 #10

I'm still not convinced that in the end, Trump is the one she'll be running against. Voice for Peace Jun 2016 #11

Despite everything, I still remain unconvinced Trump even wants to be president. arcane1 Jun 2016 #17

me too.. Voice for Peace Jun 2016 #21

In the latest poll it's 8% of Sanders supporters redstateblues Jun 2016 #30

That's a far smaller percentage than what had been reported of Clinton supporters SFnomad Jun 2016 #38

I see different polls. Voice for Peace Jun 2016 #145

OK, enough. She is our nominee, a DAMN good one, and Bernie needs to cut the purist crap and get RBInMaine Jun 2016 #65

please try to understand: from a different point of view, there's nothing remotely related to Voice for Peace Jun 2016 #144

Veritas OwlinAZ Jun 2016 #154

Donald Trump is a “thin-skinned bully who is driven by greed and hate" Mika Jun 2016 #6

... Voice for Peace Jun 2016 #26

Re: "All on the same page", do you have a different impression of Trump? stevenleser Jun 2016 #45

My comment is regarding the lackluster campaign that it will be if that's going to be it. Mika Jun 2016 #70

The number one priority of a campaign is to beat the opponent. The most effective way stevenleser Jun 2016 #103

Yep. nt Cali_Democrat Jun 2016 #12

Every day the general has been on is a day past Bernie's expiration date. CrowCityDem Jun 2016 #13

Bernie has no expiration date - that's why we support him. ciaobaby Jun 2016 #19

Put Senator Warren on the ticket so we can ignore sanders Gothmog Jun 2016 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author ciaobaby Jun 2016 #20

Jesus Christ. ThinkCritically Jun 2016 #15

Skinner- "We will never get past the primary if sore winners choose to keep trashing Bernie Sanders" arcane1 Jun 2016 #23

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #28

Agree. peace13 Jun 2016 #41

Again - I was and am a Bernie supporter Proud Public Servant Jun 2016 #42

Yeah I have encountered quite a few "supporters" like you. nt m-lekktor Jun 2016 #72

That mentality is part of the problem forjusticethunders Jun 2016 #98

I see no evidence you actually support(ed) him angrychair Jun 2016 #136

Agreed !! Pluvious Jun 2016 #110

Bernies ego been in control a long time... beachbumbob Jun 2016 #16

Don't bet on that. Nt Jennylynn Jun 2016 #29

You wouldn't want to put money on that, would you? n/t RoccoR5955 Jul 2016 #179

Disappointed I voted for Bernie oswaldactedalone Jun 2016 #27

Most were only supporting B.S. because Warren didn't run. 4now Jun 2016 #31

No, Sanders supporters support Senator Bernie Sanders because... TheProgressive Jun 2016 #47

And also because Pluvious Jun 2016 #112

Not true at all! n/t RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #127

It gets worse Renew Deal Jun 2016 #34

Here is an excerpt of a recent interview of Bernie Sanders Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author geek tragedy Jun 2016 #35

It's a zombie posture now n/t cosmicone Jun 2016 #37

k&r bigtree Jun 2016 #39

To give Sanders the benefit of the doubt... Skid Rogue Jun 2016 #43

Bernie believed that he could win CA and maintain momentum redstateblues Jun 2016 #108

I'd give him more benefit of the doubt... Armstead Jun 2016 #166

That's funny. deathrind Jun 2016 #44

+1000 Triana Jun 2016 #48

He's not going away...he sticks around and takes up space...that's worse uponit7771 Jun 2016 #55

He's busting his ass trying to get the Dems to fight rather than support TPP Triana Jun 2016 #46

The TPP nullifies America's Constitution... TheProgressive Jun 2016 #52

Yes it does. That's why Sanders is busting his butt trying to get Dems to oppose it. n/t Triana Jun 2016 #73

Bernie could never be a surrogate for HRC. He'll vote for her and endorse her. aikoaiko Jun 2016 #49

When will the media understand that Bernie Sanders is not doing this for himself. Zen Democrat Jun 2016 #50

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #60

Why are we still fighting the last primary with this PDittie Jun 2016 #51

Seems Bernie is the one who is still "fighting". DCBob Jun 2016 #53

100% this obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #106

This post isn't about fighting the last primary justiceischeap Jun 2016 #62

"Bernie Blew It" is an ad hominem PDittie Jun 2016 #107

Exactly! Duppers Jun 2016 #94

WaPo: "Bernie Sanders just gave an amazingly condescending interview about Hillary Clinton" niyad Jun 2016 #54

Sanders interview with Andre Mitchell was very condenscending Gothmog Jun 2016 #96

I should hope so. OwlinAZ Jun 2016 #158

I reserve judgement until the convention. Here's why.... Doodley Jun 2016 #56

The Republican self-immolation you describe happens without Sanders being involved. randome Jun 2016 #58

I agree one-hundred percent Randome Doodley Jun 2016 #59

And I agree we don't want to turn ANYONE away. randome Jun 2016 #63

He's not helping.. fun n serious Jun 2016 #69

Yeah, I don't see that, either. Rant and rave against Dems but that's helping them?? BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #83

I thought the rules said we weren't supposed to continue the Primary fight. rhett o rick Jun 2016 #75

We can comment on news articles, though. randome Jun 2016 #97

Again why are you still attacking Sanders? If the primary fight is over, why the need to continue rhett o rick Jun 2016 #177

Bernie Sanders endorsed Zephyr Teachout who Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #86

Teachout came close to defeating Cuomo two years ago. lapucelle Jun 2016 #129

Well you might say that the mindset of the folks in the NY19 RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #132

Issue is NOT Bernie staying in the headlines now to November, but the mobilization ... cloudythescribbler Jun 2016 #57

Yes. Bernie Sanders is trying to build a movement. NT Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #90

Yep MaggieD Jun 2016 #61

K and R sheshe2 Jun 2016 #64

A horrible campaign, start to finish. Number23 Jun 2016 #66

2016 was the second closest Democratic primary. Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #87

K&R Grassy Knoll Jun 2016 #67

* Trajan Jun 2016 #68

Unrec. PowerToThePeople Jun 2016 #71

Yes. Unrec to the max. n/t Herman4747 Jun 2016 #101

Don't Crush That Dwarf, GeorgeGist Jun 2016 #74

Just can't let it go can you? Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #76

This message was self-deleted by its author Chevy Jun 2016 #85

Lolz jillan Jun 2016 #77

I wonder when they'll tire of attacking Bernie. Lol JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #81

Going up, up, up.. CaptainSensible Jun 2016 #78

Because of this post I am contributing to Bernie's Campaign Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #79

Me too! n/t RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #130

This message was self-deleted by its author kiva Jun 2016 #80

Elizabeth Warren stood on a stage with HRC Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #84

Exactly. Sanders's agenda has nothing to do with helping Clinton win. geek tragedy Jun 2016 #146

I hope Sanders and Clinton make a deal Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #149

agreed, if their competing interests don't allow for a deal then geek tragedy Jun 2016 #150

Sorry, but this article sounds a bit manufactured. Betty Karlson Jun 2016 #88

Hillary and Elizabeth have more in common nest Jun 2016 #89

I'm to the left of Bernie Sanders. Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #92

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #102

Look who Warren endorsed. Doesn't that tell you anything? randome Jun 2016 #104

I disagree, Mr. Sanders is still a voice in the DNC and make his policies be acceptable in the akbacchus_BC Jun 2016 #91

"Elizabeth Warren is the surrogate he was supposed to be. His supporters have become Clinton’s. Cha Jun 2016 #95

Why the hit pieces on Sanders now? Just reeks of ungracious winners - nt KingCharlemagne Jun 2016 #100

Why the hit pieces on Sanders now? Because he's gone off the rails LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #109

Hogwash. He has said he will vote for HRC, he has pledged to do eveything in KingCharlemagne Jun 2016 #115

What every other person of character does when they lose a political contest, LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #116

IIRC, HRC did not concede to Obama until the eve of the 2008 Convention. (I may be mistaken KingCharlemagne Jun 2016 #118

COMPLETELY FALSE! Sorry to shout, but I'm tired of that being repeated. LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #119

"Sanders endorsed him"??? Freudian slip perhaps??? - nt KingCharlemagne Jun 2016 #120

No, that's what happened; Sanders endorsed Obama right after the primaries, before Clinton conceded LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #121

You don't think he's being an ungracious loser? NT Adrahil Jun 2016 #111

No, do you? - nt KingCharlemagne Jun 2016 #114

Yup. NT Adrahil Jun 2016 #122

Still Bernie hatred wastes our time. OwlinAZ Jun 2016 #155

I don't hate him. Not at all. Adrahil Jun 2016 #174

+1 (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #173

He's still got my vote. And I'm appalled at the conservatism of Dems and what they will settle for. highprincipleswork Jun 2016 #105

Big time... Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #113

Warren is an actual Democrat too Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2016 #117

Uh hun. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #128

Yeah? And? Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2016 #133

Sander was an actual liberal when Warren was voting for St. Ronnie of Rayguns as well. TheKentuckian Jun 2016 #135

Bernie DID blow it NastyRiffraff Jun 2016 #123

Exactly what I was thinking when watching this. His ego got in the way of any morality he once had. anotherproletariat Jun 2016 #124

What a bunch of sore winners! RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #125

they havent even gotten started reddread Jun 2016 #138

They cannot stop the revolution RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #159

the numbers are on our side reddread Jul 2016 #178

I thought there were some ''rules'' established not to beat up on Dem Presidential candidates YOHABLO Jun 2016 #131

Well now, I guess that there is only one candidate RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #134

His window of opportunity was from week before California to a few days after liberal N proud Jun 2016 #137

I trust Bernie knows what he is doing n/t RobertEarl Jun 2016 #139

You write in many of your posts, "I am a Bernie supporter, but..." and then proceed to trash Bernie FourScore Jun 2016 #140

Funny how anything even slightly resembling criticism jack_krass Jun 2016 #141

Yeah, none of us have had Sanders-critical posts hidden /s (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #143

What do you of that? The Party has left the traditional Democrats? OwlinAZ Jun 2016 #157

Het slate, "blow" *THIS* jack_krass Jun 2016 #142

In my view, Mr. Sanders did not blew anything. All he wants is for the akbacchus_BC Jun 2016 #147

The problem is that he feels his formulation of help is the only valid approach... brooklynite Jun 2016 #153

this! Her Sister Jun 2016 #164

Not sure how this help unite bernie supporters, but i guess you know that. Nt Logical Jun 2016 #151

Big uniter you! Her Sister Jun 2016 #163

I think he just doesn't know how to end the show! Her Sister Jun 2016 #152

Jesus, somebody really wants to see Sanders grovel... Orsino Jun 2016 #161

"Substantial" Her Sister Jun 2016 #162

Yes. Warren is capable of so much more actual leadership. Orsino Jun 2016 #167

Yes Trump has lowered the bar! and made it necessary to squash him like a bug! Her Sister Jun 2016 #168

I've long predicted that he'll quit... Orsino Jun 2016 #169

Yes it's frightening for the nation to have someone like a Trump as a GOP nominee, Her Sister Jun 2016 #170

The difference between playing for glory and playing to win Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #176