Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard resigns from DNC, endorses Bernie Sanders

[votesparks]

Democratic National Committee vice-chair Tulsi Gabbard resigned from her post on Sunday to endorse Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders.

"I think it’s most important for us, as we look at our choices as to who our next commander in chief will be, is to recognize the necessity to have a commander in chief who has foresight, who exercises good judgment," Gabbard, a U.S. representative for Hawaii, said on MSNBC show "Meet the Press".

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-sanders-gabbard-idUSMTZSAPEC2S9JDNKG

[VulgarPoet]

1. Looks like someone got sick of the koolaid. k/r

[restorefreedom]

2. the defections have begun.

welcome to the dnc self purge.....

[warrprayer]

3. Wow!

Welcomed with open arms!

[elana i am]

4. interesting that she had to resign to do it.

fuck you very much democratic CLINTON committee.

[restorefreedom]

5. i know, right?

maybe she just couldn't stand the stench of corruption any more....

[dsc]

7. they aren't supposed to endorse any candidate

frankly I think it is a dumb rule, she was clearly pro Bernie and Schultz is clearly pro Hillary. I think they should be permitted to admit that fact, but they aren't and therefore she had to resign to endorse.

[Karma13612]

9. But, think about it.

We here at DU attempt to have open discussions about our preferred candidate.

But, we are expected to be ready to support the nominee in November.

So, the DNC should be putting forward a united front and supporting all the candidates fairly and evenly. Even going as far as trying to get the media to cover all the candidates.

I feel that Rep Gabbard has no choice but to resign because the DNC is not being impartial.

[dsc]

12. No she is resigning because she has endorsed Bernie

you bring up DU, Skinner endorsed Hillary but I don't think it can be fairly suggested that Bernie supporters don't get a fair shake here. I think the DNC could do the same thing.

[libdem4life]

8. Kind of says it all...yet again. But then we knew. Tulsi is one amazing woman/politician. n/t

[Karma13612]

6. Wow, this kinda makes up for yesterday. This shows action to fight the

Monolith.

Isn't she the one who DWS purposely did not invite to some event, wasn't it an early debate or something?

Wow!

Rep Gabbard: Welcome aboard the Bernie Revolution train. Coming soon to the White House!!

[nationalize the fed]

18. Tulsi talks about that

Tulsi would be a great new DNC chair

Official House Page: http://gabbard.house.gov/
Website: https://www.votetulsi.com/

Finally a Democrat that tells the truth about "regime change"- it's illegal

[TBF]

10. This, people, is courage. Thank you Rep. Gabbard. K&R nt

[demmiblue]

11. At least she had the integrity to resign, unlike...

[noretreatnosurrender]

13. Wow

Here's another piece about it at Politico.

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/tulsi-gabbard-backs-sanders-219928

[Babel_17]

14. The rebel alliance grows

[NWCorona]

15. I'm glad she's standing on her principles.

[krawhitham]

16. k&r

[Nanjeanne]

17. Fantastic. Thank you Tulsi Gabbard!

[Cheese Sandwich]

19. great news!