2016 Postmortem

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48. Fortunately the nomination is not uncertain

Fri May 27, 2016, 11:30 PM

May 2016

It's been clear for months that Clinton was going to win and it becomes more clear with every passing primary where Sanders doesn't come close to making up ground compared to the decrease in remaining delegates.

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Bernie wants to throw Barney Frank and Dannel Malloy out of convention platform. [View all] Tavarious Jackson May 2016 OP

It would be a good start. CentralMass May 2016 #1

Bernie does not get to make these demands. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #4

He gets to demand whatever he wants. You guys have accepted Ed Suspicious May 2016 #33

And look where it got us Demsrule86 May 2016 #71

Yes, anyone can demand anything. NO, Hortensis May 2016 #124

OMG, a perfect description.... Sheepshank May 2016 #212

Sanders is going to look silly asking super delegates to flip after this stunt Gothmog May 2016 #201

You don't get to make unilateral declarations. You're merely 1 of millions of participants. Nuclear Unicorn May 2016 #126

You are wrong. "The winner" doesn't have final say on what goes on at the Convention. These people leveymg May 2016 #150

Sanders is sad and petty person who is not suited to be POTUS Gothmog May 2016 #166

Umhm. Far too rigid in his thinking to be able to Hortensis May 2016 #195

I guess having a strong gun control advocate would be embarassing... brooklynite May 2016 #2

This is shameful. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #8

Sanders is all about grudges and grievances. geek tragedy May 2016 #15

Right. It's Bernie who maintains an enemies list. frylock May 2016 #50

Bernie is now the enemy Demsrule86 May 2016 #76

Really? Is that the story you are going with? Gore1FL May 2016 #123

It is a true story Demsrule86 May 2016 #125

Democracy is messy. Gore1FL May 2016 #128

Blackmail of the DNC by a spiteful losing candidate is not democracy Demsrule86 May 2016 #136

You need a dictionary to look up blackmail. Gore1FL May 2016 #168

Jury results. edbermac May 2016 #199

Thanks. Gore1FL May 2016 #224

Yes he does Gothmog May 2016 #169

I didn't agree to shit. frylock May 2016 #213

This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow May 2016 #56

You would be wrong Demsrule86 May 2016 #75

and whining and bullying DrDan May 2016 #113

Those could well be part of it, but his rigid conviction Hortensis May 2016 #196

The resentments of at least 40 percent of primary voters against.... Armstead May 2016 #142

And people who hurt his fee-fees back in 1991, in the case of Barney Frank. nt geek tragedy May 2016 #146

Barney Frank is an abrasive jerk -- Always has been personally offensive to many Armstead May 2016 #151

But West is OK with you Demsrule86 May 2016 #156

What does trying to boot Frank and Malloy accomplish? geek tragedy May 2016 #162

More like why should lobbyists write the platform. hobbit709 May 2016 #69

Why should a Fox groupie like West Demsrule86 May 2016 #138

The only loser at the start of the convention k8conant May 2016 #3

So would you still actually want this man for Hortensis May 2016 #203

I want Bernie for President k8conant May 2016 #214

Okay. Well, imo that likely Hortensis May 2016 #216

Bernie's true colors and ego are showing. hrmjustin May 2016 #5

Theres nothing wrong with Bernie exercising his right to challenge a stacked rules making committee DJ13 May 2016 #6

The winner runs the convention. Clinton's campaign will make every relevant decision. geek tragedy May 2016 #11

It's The Clinton's Party -- Everyone else is just a guest in their fiefdom, eh? Armstead May 2016 #153

Is this the first convention to which you've paid attention? geek tragedy May 2016 #161

You are wrong. "The winner" doesn't have final say on what goes on at the Convention. See #150 leveymg May 2016 #154

He has no rights to this Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #18

This won't be a contentious convention ... SFnomad May 2016 #32

This guy has not a clue. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #34

once Hillary realizes that Bernie is going to caused big trouble Demsrule86 May 2016 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #114

At this point Demsrule86 May 2016 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #119

She has won the nomination Demsrule86 May 2016 #127

Maybe if you say it in all caps you'll start believing this bullshit. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #176

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #242

And I am pretty sick of the blackmail Demsrule86 May 2016 #117

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #233

lol, you don't know what you talking about. Cobalt Violet May 2016 #37

What concessions did Hillary demand in 2008? Arkansas Granny May 2016 #174

NO. I would expect her to work very competently Hortensis May 2016 #205

Sanders campaign sure likes to complain and make demands. nt geek tragedy May 2016 #7

What the heck? Peacetrain May 2016 #9

Yep. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #13

Seriously, Bernie needs to be checked out mentally. He seems to be unravelling and becoming Jitter65 May 2016 #10

I noticed that too Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #22

I agree. LisaM May 2016 #190

It's not in his ability to "destroy" the Democratic Party. Hortensis May 2016 #207

Dear DNC. May I please, on your behalf, pen a response to Bernie's counsel? Tarc May 2016 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #16

We expected a mature adult when he joined the Party. Not a whiny angry man who riversedge May 2016 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #46

It's fun watching Sanders devotees twist themselves redstateblues May 2016 #191

Do you expect to be taken seriously? Bohunk68 May 2016 #206

I'm just amazed that so many BSS redstateblues May 2016 #243

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #235

No we did not expect Demsrule86 May 2016 #141

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #234

Good bye Sanders. LiberalFighter May 2016 #17

11 more days of this. Then Clinton is the presumptive nominee geek tragedy May 2016 #21

Thats why I am so shocked he is doing this. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #23

This is who he is. It will be truly shocking if he handles defeat geek tragedy May 2016 #31

Now he's just trying to pick fights KingFlorez May 2016 #19

Holy Crap.... Grassy Knoll May 2016 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author wendylaroux May 2016 #24

Yeah, the BS cheerleaders have been flogging that dead horse for months SFnomad May 2016 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author wendylaroux May 2016 #36

yeah yeah, Many Sanders fans will work in conjunction with the RW to keep it alive. We know. riversedge May 2016 #41

I'd rather just let the FBI do it. Fawke Em May 2016 #59

He just had a "get off my lawn" moment... NCTraveler May 2016 #25

You win the Internets today! nt msanthrope May 2016 #137

Sanders has a grievance with 90% of the current congress critters Fresh_Start May 2016 #26

Yes. Crazy isn't it? Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #29

Bernie has repeatedly disgraced himself in this campaign. Renew Deal May 2016 #27

Several times a day Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #30

lol nt BootinUp May 2016 #43

REPEATEDLY. Just when you think he's done he pulls something else out of his...hat. Number23 May 2016 #62

. ucrdem May 2016 #111

Because its all about HIM MFM008 May 2016 #28

It's disturning isn't it? Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #45

Barney Frank and Bernie Sanders have long disliked each other. madaboutharry May 2016 #38

We don't do well in politcs if we hold grudges. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #39

Barnie Frank is a lobbyist. JRLeft May 2016 #60

And? joshcryer May 2016 #88

For the Gawd Damn banking industry. Don't you see a conflict of interest? JRLeft May 2016 #170

Frank has already expressed a willingness to step down geek tragedy May 2016 #40

Bernie says it's rigged Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #44

Fortunately the nomination is not uncertain mythology May 2016 #48

No need Frank, HRC got this Iliyah May 2016 #51

"Supposed." SMC22307 May 2016 #47

Dang. I'm sure that Bankster Barney has some wonderful ideas. frylock May 2016 #49

Give'm hell Bernie. azmom May 2016 #52

Barney Frank thoughts on Sanders in 1991 Thenewire May 2016 #53

Excellent find! grossproffit May 2016 #55

Wow! oasis May 2016 #58

Oh, wow, talk about being consistent. That atttitude is such a turn-off lunamagica May 2016 #61

Just the opposite. I guess where you stand depends on where you sit. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #178

Can you post a link please? That is one HELL of a find Number23 May 2016 #63

Newspaper article: joshcryer May 2016 #86

That is a gem Renew Deal May 2016 #167

I repeat... that is one HELL of a find. And is a brilliant synopsis for all of the back biting we've Number23 May 2016 #240

Funny. Barney was right on Renew Deal May 2016 #165

Boy, that's from a devastating AP article in a Hortensis May 2016 #194

Damn. He's been emotional like this for 25+ years? lib87 May 2016 #215

But Cornel West is ok. barrow-wight May 2016 #54

The campaign is behaving erratic lately Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #65

Erratic? barrow-wight May 2016 #66

I am amazed at the behavior Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #67

Bernie does seem sort of unhinged Demsrule86 May 2016 #115

I didn't see it on video. I read it here. And yeah ... not very presidential. barrow-wight May 2016 #219

You should ask for a raise with brilliant analysis like this. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #179

West was a horrible choice by Sanders Gothmog May 2016 #198

That's putting it mildly. ;) barrow-wight May 2016 #220

Post removed Post removed May 2016 #57

Bernie's kamikaze descent continues. Alfresco May 2016 #64

REC and thanks for posting the letter. riversedge May 2016 #68

This indicates that Bernie Sanders intends to disrupt and ruin the convention Demsrule86 May 2016 #70

Yes. One vote and escortted out Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #73

Out he goes Demsrule86 May 2016 #82

Yes. We really don't want his support now. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #87

Very true Demsrule86 May 2016 #103

We do know from recent events at the Nevada convention, the DNC is trying to paint B Calm May 2016 #77

No. There is a lot of evidence. Not just one incident but many Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #89

Then provide us with a real working link to this letter. B Calm May 2016 #91

There is a lot of things he has been doing. Even involved in the alleged bank fraud. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #93

Now was it that hard? B Calm May 2016 #97

Come to our side and support Hillary. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #99

You get paid to do that? B Calm May 2016 #101

No I don't Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #102

Unpaid internship? Ed Suspicious May 2016 #181

His lawyers sent the Damn letter. Demsrule86 May 2016 #90

Also, he has scandal coming from his super pac Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #100

Good we need this person Demsrule86 May 2016 #129

I don't think we can if he does. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #185

Bernie is in the pocket of Big Nurse. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #184

No, Nevada was Bernie supporters acting like Trump supporters geek tragedy May 2016 #147

If he was escorted out Turin_C3PO May 2016 #208

This message was self-deleted by its author B Calm May 2016 #72

I got it from Rachel Maddow blog Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #74

Why can't you add a link? B Calm May 2016 #79

The picture posts when I try... I'll try again Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #81

Page Not Found B Calm May 2016 #84

This message was self-deleted by its author Demsrule86 May 2016 #107

http://www.msnbc.com/sites/msnbc/files/sandersletter_160527.jpg Demsrule86 May 2016 #108

Maddow had the letter Demsrule86 May 2016 #92

Then can you provide us with a real working link as proof from where this B Calm May 2016 #95

Here you go Demsrule86 May 2016 #104

http://www.msnbc.com/sites/msnbc/files/sandersletter_160527.jpg Demsrule86 May 2016 #105

Maddow discussed it on her show last night. Raine1967 May 2016 #163

This letter was discussed on the Maddow show last night Gothmog May 2016 #172

Looks like he's trying to get bounced from his first convention. ucrdem May 2016 #80

In 68 Demsrule86 May 2016 #106

Yep. ucrdem May 2016 #110

Kucinich was an honorable guy Demsrule86 May 2016 #112

Exactly. Never in a million years would he have pulled any of this. ucrdem May 2016 #121

Kucinich cared about people Demsrule86 May 2016 #130

Results of the alert on this: sufrommich May 2016 #83

Thank you! I guess google is broken Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #96

Alerted? Demsrule86 May 2016 #109

His whole campaign has now boiled down to petty rage sufrommich May 2016 #85

It's hard to respect the disgrace. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #98

Welcome to DU!! Jack Bone May 2016 #200

Petty man-baby tears. Starry Messenger May 2016 #94

"Dear MLB, couldn't help noticing the umpires are wearing the other team's caps." Jester Messiah May 2016 #118

there is no need of 'umpires' Demsrule86 May 2016 #120

And take all of his supporters with him! Fuddnik May 2016 #131

Well it is clear that Bernie won't help in the GE Demsrule86 May 2016 #132

Most of his supporters will be there to oppose Donald Trump. nt geek tragedy May 2016 #149

how could he get ANYTHING done as president with his alienation of party leaders? DrDan May 2016 #122

Oh, it is clear he is trying to Demsrule86 May 2016 #133

So do I. Autumn May 2016 #134

Wake up SmittynMo May 2016 #135

Poll numbers are not votes Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #140

she will win the GE Demsrule86 May 2016 #143

There is no "important thing" SmittynMo May 2016 #152

He has the right to walk away from a losing campaign with what little dignity Demsrule86 May 2016 #158

Oh, those are such good reasons to drop out SmittynMo May 2016 #175

Bernie sued Califorinia Demsrule86 May 2016 #244

Do you know anything about what happened Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #239

Are you trying to convince other or convince yourself? n/t Matt_R May 2016 #237

She won, he lost, votes matter even when your side loses. nt geek tragedy May 2016 #148

Sanders is unvetted and so no one is buying the silly polls being cited Gothmog May 2016 #222

Well you better get on it... Matt_R May 2016 #238

Good (nt) bigwillq May 2016 #139

Good, glad to see it. -nt- NorthCarolina May 2016 #144

Geez Louise treestar May 2016 #145

Yes the huge percentage who supported him do not deserve to have any voice in Clinton Inc. Armstead May 2016 #155

A voice is one thing but this is extreme treestar May 2016 #157

And how disrespectful is it to Pres. Obama Demsrule86 May 2016 #159

And if Camp Clinton wants to challenge that they have every right to Armstead May 2016 #160

True. As if President Obama is not the Democrat, and Bernie is! treestar May 2016 #192

This letter is so petty and unprofessional Gothmog May 2016 #164

It sounds sort of second-grade level. "He said this to me! Make him stop!" randome May 2016 #173

There are no real grounds to disqualify Franks or Malloy other than they hurt Sanders feelings Gothmog May 2016 #186

Here is an article from the Connecticut Post: Raine1967 May 2016 #171

Lobbyists and Corporate Whores should have no voice in this process Ferd Berfel May 2016 #177

Neither should Fox whores like West Demsrule86 May 2016 #225

This is ridiculous. LisaM May 2016 #180

he comes to this process bitter and uncooperative bigtree May 2016 #182

Sanders is nucking futs to try to make these demands. apcalc May 2016 #183

fuck tha lobbyists. nt lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #187

Bernie has revealed that some issues aren't really that important BootinUp May 2016 #188

This is the mark of someone who is trying to swim in the system we wiggs May 2016 #189

Uff da! This is a sad bit of business, indeed. MineralMan May 2016 #193

It is a nice to see Bernie and the bros attacking male democrats for a change... Henhouse May 2016 #197

Sanders doesn't get to kick our Democrats to the curb. Fuck that arrogance. seabeyond May 2016 #202

We've got a puppet in the house. Buddyblazon May 2016 #204

This is all true, so that is all you have to say? Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #210

I would like to see Hillary's emails to DWS. B Calm May 2016 #209

Some of your statements remind me of the rise of the Third Reich and other fascist regimes that were bobthedrummer May 2016 #211

Member since: Mon May 16, 2016, 10:02 PM chascarrillo May 2016 #217

Thanks for posting the letter. Bernie made some really good and valid points. imagine2015 May 2016 #218

The DNC disagreed Gothmog May 2016 #232

So you think a Wall Street representative should write the platform. Barney is a big time banker now imagine2015 May 2016 #246

Sanders fails to oust Clinton backers from convention roles Gothmog May 2016 #221

Good! Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #223

take that you little complainer! riversedge May 2016 #228

This was a petty and stupid stunt Gothmog May 2016 #231

Glad to hear that his juvenile and imbecilic "challenge" was as rejected by Democrats as he was. Number23 May 2016 #241

Sanders sense of entitlement lost again beachbumbob May 2016 #226

The DNC just told Bernie to take a hike. Franks and the Gov will remain as Chairs........... riversedge May 2016 #227

Great news! Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #229

I love Frank's response to this silliness Gothmog May 2016 #230

Ok. nt silvershadow May 2016 #236

I love these comments from Frank Gothmog May 2016 #245

Don't mess with Barney Frank.. Peacetrain May 2016 #247