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sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
Fri May 6, 2016, 07:43 AM May 2016

I think the worst thing about Sanders staying in the race

is that it keeps President Obama off the campaign trail. If this primary were over,he'd be out there firing up democrats.As it is,common courtesy keeps him from blatantly preferring one democratic candidate over another and this is keeping him silent.

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Cha

(297,091 posts)
1. Maybe after California.. and there will time for President Obama on the campaign
Fri May 6, 2016, 07:49 AM
May 2016

trail in August, September, October, and November!


Keith Boykin ??@keithboykin
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sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
2. I agree,Cha.But we all know he's ready for Hillary in this election.
Fri May 6, 2016, 07:53 AM
May 2016

And I'll bet he finds it annoying that he needs to stay on the sidelines and watch what he says.I know I do,I want him out there now.

Cha

(297,091 posts)
4. I'm sure the President does find it annoying to say the least.. he of all people
Fri May 6, 2016, 07:59 AM
May 2016

knows sanders is done.

And, yes.. it would be great he could start talking about Hillary's attributes right now.. and not watch what he has to say.. you're right, Su!

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
3. Sanders needs to get reality, his rule of Hillary having the required delegates
Fri May 6, 2016, 07:59 AM
May 2016

In pledged delegates is not the rule in the DNC. Now I am seeing posts claiming the super delegates only vote if on the first vote there are not required delegates.

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
5. There's a lot of grasping at straws going on
Fri May 6, 2016, 08:03 AM
May 2016

with the Sanders campaign and his supporters. It isn't really an issue anymore though. That's why I'm moving on to the General,the circular arguments are useless.

Nonhlanhla

(2,074 posts)
7. Yes, their posts are getting stranger every day.
Fri May 6, 2016, 08:58 AM
May 2016

As a matter of fact, I'm finding GD-P even more negative and depressing these days. That's when it struck me: many have gone into the depression stage, and that is why the posts are so depressing.

 

IamMab

(1,359 posts)
10. His donation swindle makes me so angry. It's like he doesn't care how progressivism gets damaged...
Fri May 6, 2016, 09:14 AM
May 2016

...so long as he gets as much attention and money as possible.

I don't even see him being able to put any work into his "movement" or "revolution" after this primary is over. Look at his career and how rarely he ever actually gets involved in the work required to realize any of his policy fantasies. Fight For $15 in NY state happened without any support from Bernie other than lip service, but that didn't stop him from taking credit, did it? Nope. He's a fraud and an opportunist, and I'll be glad to see the end of his disgusting and dishonest campaign.

Haveadream

(1,630 posts)
12. This is a really good point
Fri May 6, 2016, 09:20 AM
May 2016

He has singlehandedly set back faith in a revolutionary "leader" with his opportunistic, shallow and petty campaign.

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