Bernie Sanders Warns Hillary Clinton on Running Mate Pick

[Henhouse]

http://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/bernie-sanders-warns-hillary-clinton-running-mate-pick-n582196?cid=sm_twitter_feed_politics


MEET THE PRESS MAY 28 2016, 6:23 PM ET
Bernie Sanders Warns Hillary Clinton on Running Mate Pick
by JORDAN FRASIER
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Senator Bernie Sanders doubled down on his warning to democratic rival Hillary Clinton that her pick for running mate will be critical to winning over his supporters going into the general election during an interview to air Sunday on "Meet the Press."....

The Vermont senator was adamant that Clinton pick a hardline progressive for vice president if she successfully secures the Democratic nomination for president. This could help her appeal to the supporters who have flocked to Sanders' campaign during the primary.

[beachbumbob]

1. Sanders threats are starting to become boring...

He and whatever supporters he has left can either support our nominee or let trump win...that is their choice for where America goes....the incessant demands and threats grow tiresome...

[Snotcicles]

16. Just some good advice. Speaking of tiresome...ignore. nt

[Demsrule86]

63. It sounds like the old Bern

is saying pick me or you can fuggedaboutit. The answer is no Bernie...you have caused enough trouble.

[oioioi]

2. Warren

[CK_John]

29. Why remove a needed Senator when Biden would be her best pick.

[kevink077]

30. True...but

In MA, it would be a very short GOP seat. Don't they have to call a special election pretty quick? if Deval Patrick ran he would be a lock (no Scott Brown repeats),

[bravenak]

3. Is there ANYTHING this man does not complain about?

I wish he'd go sit down somewhere.

[livetohike]

11. +1000 n/t

[Hekate]

19. Grumpy needs a nap, if he's not going to actually help defeat TRUMP THE FASCIST.

[bravenak]

25. I want him to join up! Time to stop playing this stupid game.

Trump is a mean ol asshole. He would have access to NUKES. OMG.

[yodermon]

23. I think he's gonna throw a 3rd party tantrum myself. n/t

[bravenak]

26. The money will dry up quickly

And he'd stop getting any press coverage, just like Stein and Johnson.

[Number23]

33. I was about to type something FAR more profane but along the same lines

I wish he'd go sit down somewhere.

He's getting his ass kicked up and down the electorate and still thinks that he (or his supporters) is in a position to make endless, incessant demands. It's astonishing.

[bravenak]

35. I cleaned that up a bit before I posted it, lol

[Number23]

36. We have to. Can't say "boo!" around here without some delicate hothouse Sanders flower hitting that

alert button.

[Demsrule86]

70. 9 days more of that nonsense

Juries will be revamped I hear too...needs to happen.

[Red Knight]

76. Yes that's what the corporatist establishment types and their supporters would love.

Get the progressives out of the party--have them sit down and shut up or leave.

But don't forget to vote for Hillary or you may get the Anti-Christ elected.

Just take us out of mothballs as needed and then put away again.

Believe me--the Democrats worst nightmare will be an exodus of progressives. And frankly, it's our party too. Why should we sit down and shut up or just...get out of the way.

[upaloopa]

4. Bernie go home. You lost.

What a sore loser.
I don't see him running for the Senate after his term is up.

[Alfresco]

5. Bernie is like the rooster who thinks his crowing causes the sun to rise.

[BeyondGeography]

6. She had no idea

Gee, thanks Bernie.

[Peachhead22]

7. Preach it Bernie!

My biggest concern with that though. Hillary won't pick someone with the potential to be more popular than her. Sadly I think that would rule out Elizabeth Warren.

While I think she'd be the perfect running mate in the eyes of many. I doubt Hillary is one of them.

[JudyM]

13. Hmm. Who does that leave?

[Henhouse]

8. I least he knows she'll be the nominee....n/t

[msanthrope]

9. Acceptance. He's accepted he's lost. nt

[cali]

10. He did no such thing. Not even by the the wildest stretch of the imagination

Chuck Todd used that word. The shit stain reporter who wrote the article and completely mischaracterized what Bernie said, used it.

There is video at the link though I doubt a solitary Hillary fan will have the integrity to watch it and admit he didn't warn or threaten in any way.

My contempt grows stronger with every passing day.

[Arkansas Granny]

15. Yes, Chuck Todd said the words, Chuck Todd made the statement and Bernie sat

there, listened to every word and did not correct him in any way. To me, that shows that he agreed with the statement. YMMV.

[cali]

24. That is utter bullshit.

[JRLeft]

38. They're reactionary.

[postatomic]

62. I have a pretty wild imagination (keeps life interesting)

I'll watch maybe 1 out of 200 videos that are posted on DU. Has nothing to do with my integrity. It's my time.

But, and I can't believe I'm saying this, I'm agreeing with your summary of the interview and how the message got totally lost in translation in a short "news" piece.

I'm sure you've been burned by misleading HeadLines. We all have. You could have worded your post with just a teaspoon or two less Drama.

[Demsrule86]

71. I looked at the video...said the same as on Young Turks

Senator Bernie Sanders doubled down on his warning to democratic rival Hillary Clinton that her pick for running mate will be critical to winning over his supporters going into the general election during an interview to air Sunday on "Meet the Press."


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"That means having a candidate who can excite working families, excite young people, bring them into the political process, create a large voter turnout," Sanders told Chuck Todd.

The Vermont senator was adamant that Clinton pick a hardline progressive for vice president if she successfully secures the Democratic nomination for president. This could help her appeal to the supporters who have flocked to Sanders' campaign during the primary.

Asked whether Virginia senator Tim Kaine, who's rumored to be on Clinton's short list, is the kind of running mate he's recommending, Sanders said, "I really like him very much," but declined any further speculation.

[UCmeNdc]

12. Clinton should make Bernie Sanders her VP

[Lil Missy]

14. No, she'll pick a Democrat. n/t.

[UCmeNdc]

17. Well, Bernie is a Democrat now......

And his ideas represent the democratic voters.

[Hekate]

20. Not hardly, but thanks for your input

[Wilms]

22. In what way is Sanders not Democratic?

His voting record is more Democratic than just about ANY "Democratic" lawmaker.

Which of his votes or policy positions do you claim are not Democratic?

[Lil Missy]

45. Not exactly. He has changed it to Independent to run for the Senate race.

[GulfCoast66]

68. But not a majority of them

[Demsrule86]

72. That is what he wants

no question...but we need a Democrat. Bernie has shown himself to be difficult and not a team player.

[Lil Missy]

18. He's getting senile. The loser doesn’t get to dictate the terms.

Arrogant and egotistical.

[cali]

27. Really? Tacky, but hey, what can one expect from you folks?

[Rosa Luxemburg]

43. Bernie is only 6 years older than Hillary

so that makes her senile too and she is struggling

[Lil Missy]

46. No, it doesn't. And no, she isn't. She's still winning, and waaaay ahead of BS.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

50. yes she is is almost 70

[Dem2]

21. It's reasonable advice

[JoePhilly]

28. Bernie ... you did not win. You do not get to pick the VP.

[BootinUp]

44. Pre-emptively I'd like to add. ... and many other things that are the nominee's job. nt

[UCmeNdc]

31. Hillary needs a VP that can stand up to Trump, That is a VP duty, Bernie can do that

Plus Hillary needs to incorporate a portion of Bernie's agenda into her campaign to move herself forward. Having Bernie as VP will strengthen her as a candidate.

[HassleCat]

32. She is more likely to go the other way.

If she follows the Third Way pattern of the last 30 years, she will choose a southerner who is tough on crime, opposes abortion, wants to execute more criminals, etc. My guess is she feels she has moved as far left as she needs to, and is looking to bolster her numbers among conservative Democrats, who may be feeling left out by all the attention lavished on Sanders and Warren and progressive issues, the Black Lives Matter thing, etc. Conventional wisdom says there aren't many progressives, at least nt nearly as many votes there as among conservative white Democrats.

[UCmeNdc]

40. No Hillary is perceived as center right already. Bernie is pulling her leftward.

But without Bernie she will be viewed as a center right politician and possible lose the left. That can be a huge problem for her in the general election. Bernie Sanders has name recognition and a huge following. He will represent the left wing of the democratic party perfectly. Hillary represents the center right interests already.

[HassleCat]

42. But she is perceived as very liberal.

Compared to Trump, Clinton is very far left, or at least seen as being very far left. That's like saying, compared to the south pole, anyplace else is warm. The pattern of our party over the last thirty years suggests she will be under pressure to take the progressive vote as a given, and find some way to appeal to Reagan Democrats. We'll see what happens.

[Eric J in MN]

34. The two direct quotes in the article

"That means having a (VP) candidate who can excite working families, excite young people, bring them into the political process, create a large voter turnout," Sanders told Chuck Todd.

"I really like him very much," (when asked about Tim Kaine.)

Is anyone offended by what Sanders actually said, or just the sensationalistic headline?

[SharonClark]

41. The sensational headline, like most DU posters.

[marle35]

64. HOW DARE HE

make a very general suggestion that she pick a VP candidate who upholds Democratic principles ("can excite working families, ... bring them into the political process&quot ?

I am completely outraged!

[Eric J in MN]

66. LOL (NT)

NT

[MohRokTah]

37. She should pick Barney Frank because of this shit. eom

[BootinUp]

57. lol nt

[Skink]

39. Who is Mate Pick

And what is he running for?

[Baobab]

47. Trade deals taking important issues off the table BEFORE the election

trade deals like TiSA are taking important issues like single payer, New Deal programs and public higher education off the table for corporations BEFORE the election.

[BillZBubb]

48. Another lie by a Clinton supporter. Have you people no shame at all?

Bernie didn't "warn" Hillary about anything.

[Henhouse]

49. I didn't write the headline..but whatever..n/t

[Demsrule86]

73. He did

I just listened to it.

[Trust Buster]

51. The loser will dictate nothing to the winner. This guy is an egomaniac.

[One Black Sheep]

52. I'm glad that Bernie is being so aggressive lately, hope it continues

though, he should have started playing hardball a long time ago...


Bernie deserves huge concessions, and should be able to reshape the party at this point, its the right thing to do. Bernie is the only one who can do it too. He should be appointed in charge of the DNC, for starters.

[Tal Vez]

53. Why aren't suggestions like this transmitted by a private note?

Making public demands on a nominee makes it less likely that the nominee will do what is requested. Sanders knows that. I don't know why he's making public demands. He is beginning to mystify me.

[robbedvoter]

59. they are not for the nominee. They are for the peanut gallery here

to cheer his aggressiveness! Moar testosterone! Git her!

[Mike Nelson]

54. Huh?

...first, why should he be warning Hillary about her choice. She gets to pick.
...second, is Bernie conceding? Doesn't he think he's going to pick the VP?

[Eric J in MN]

55. Sanders did an interview and answered questions.

He didn't use the word "warn;" the headline writer did.

The sensationalistic headline will get more clicks than "Sanders Describes Good Qualites in a VP" would have gotten.

[Mike Nelson]

56. "Sanders Describes Good Qualites in a VP"

...sounds nicer.

[robbedvoter]

58. Or else!

I appreciate the beginning of acceptance of what jane already blurted out
https://twitter.com/edgeoforever/status/736238054160093184
But can we stop with the ordering around please?

[BootinUp]

60. hey robbed, where ya been?

Thanks for posting that tweet.

[barrow-wight]

61. Yet more entitlement from Camp Bernievane.

[senseandsensibility]

65. Yeah...so? I mean

....duh? Not getting the point. I know you want this to reflect badly on Bernie but it kind of doesn't.

[eastwestdem]

67. Yes, great idea to take campaign advise from someone who didn't win.

I'm sure the Clinton campaign is dying for that expertise.

[jack_krass]

69. I see this has pissed off all the right people. GO BERNIE!!!

Dont let the bullies silence your message!

ALL THE WAY TO THE CONVENTION!!!!

[MyNameGoesHere]

74. The videos of Sanders is painful to watch

Other than the one note campaign platform, he is looking befuddled and just unaware of what is happening. He sounds and looks lost.

[bigwillq]

75. Good for Sanders for trying to change the party for the better.