2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Sanders Returns: "It's Not Just About Me," Clinton Will Have To Change Her Platform To Earn My Suppo [View all]JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)... angriest supporters. He has to look like he's not just rolling over for party unity. He knows they'd crucify him for doing so. I mean consider that these folks have tossed and endless stream of very progressive people under the bus for even daring to suggest that you have to vote for Hillary if she wins.
Maddow and Thom Hartman as recent examples.
Notice he's statement was measured. To get as many of his folks to support her in the general he's going to have to appear to get something in return.
And let's say that Hillary says some nice things about him later ... her supporters won't be upset ... and his rational supporters will appreciate it, particularly if he gets some respect and the appearance of having won some concessions.
Hillary supporters won't be bothered by her being magnanimous in victory.