How about a "THANK YOU, BERNIE" thread

[packman]

The guy has done more to revitalize the party, refocus what a progressive is, and clarify the differences between us and them.

[Warpy]

1. Thank you, Bernie

for using your voters to leverage some real progressive change in the party.

Thank you for not giving up as you faced hostile Hillary people who called you all sorts of things, starting with "sore loser."

Thank you for hanging in there to try to make a difference for us.

And finally, thank you for endorsing Clinton once some of your ideas were adopted.

[elleng]

2. Thanks,

and maybe REALLY adopted! Fingers crossed for that!

[longship]

3. How about a thank you Bernie and Hillary thread.

The two of them came together in an absolutely awesome show of unity. There was so much divisive rhetoric here on DU, from both sides. But some of us realized that this will pass. Bernie will not run as an independent, and Hillary is not evil incarnate.

Today is proof of many of our faith in the democratic process (both small-d and big-D).

Watch both speeches! They are an incredible statement of unity within the party. And let nobody ever again say that a congressman and senator who has universally caucused with his Democratic Party colleagues, is not at heart a Democrat, no matter what he calls himself.

This is a great day.

And watch both of their speeches. It will restore your faith. In both of these incredible people.

[LostOne4Ever]

25. I would rec one of those threads too. nt

[Ned Flanders]

48. Yeah, because everyone should get a medal.

She didn't have to do anything except accept his endorsement, but maybe that was a difficult task for her.

[SammyWinstonJack]

59. +1000000!

[upaloopa]

4. Thank you Bernie

[GeorgeGist]

5. Thanks Bernie.

[99th_Monkey]

6. I'm so proud of how Bernie has conducted his campaign with utter integrity,

..from top to bottom, holding true to his genuinely progressive positions. It has
dramatically moved our nation's and our Party's entire political conversation and
consciousness towards unapologetically reclaiming our Party's FDR/JFK roots.

No small feat. Congratulations Bernie on a job well done.

[Craig234]

36. Bernie's campaign is historic

In several ways:

- It's the most amazing underdog story I've seen in presidential politics, in how far he came, with how little, breaking record in fundraisers and outraising the big money donations with small donations, with the media blackout and lack of name recognition.

- He has done more to sell the idea of "Democratic Socialism" than anyone in history outside of FDR - further removing the public's hate of the label in place ever since FDR, starting with Truman.

- He has run the most progressive agenda of any major Democratic presidential candidate in history.

- As far as I know he has run the most civil campaign in presidential history, with positive ads, avoiding some of the effective but less principled issues he could have used.

- His fundraising is historic in attacking the common wisdom about big money in politics basically everyone else has embraced.

[99th_Monkey]

55. I could not agree more. All good points, earning historic status. n?t

[Stellar]

7. I appreciate you Bernie!

[Surya Gayatri]

8. Thanks for helping to unite the party and standing for progressive ideals, Bern.

[progressoid]

9. Its nice to see the party embracing some of the old school values we used to be proud of.

[dembotoz]

10. damn straight

[Gamecock Lefty]

11. A Sincere and Heartfelt 'Thank You,' Senator Sanders!!!

[Raster]

12. I am totally down with that. Senator Sanders courage and tenacity have started...

...a conversation that the Democratic Party needs to have internally with itself and also with a new generation of voters.

Thank you, Senator Sanders.

[Wednesdays]

13. He's not going to just ride off into the sunset

Even if he doesn't land a cabinet position, he'll always be working closely with the Hillary Clinton administration.

[Craig234]

37. I actually doubt that.

They are who they are, and there is a partnership of convenience for the election, but they are largely at odds on many policies.

I think it's more likely there will be areas of mutual benefit to ally and areas they will fight, without any close alliance.

For a taste of what I'm saying:

Note that Hillary's appointees to the platform committee killed the position of opposition to the TPP despite Hillary saying she is strongly against it.

[Silver_Witch]

60. Exactly!

Bernie wants to help stop Trump that is what most want!

[Pharaoh]

63. Ditto

He had a conference call with his delegates last night. He has not suspended his campaign and wants all his 1900 delegates at the convention. He will still give his floor speech, stay tuned, this may yet get interesting!

[The Wielding Truth]

56. It is who he is to keep working for us. Thank you, Bernie!

[PeaceNikki]

14. Thanks, Bernie!! Really smart move to endorse before GOP convention!!

[SaveOurDemocracy]

15. Kudos to Bernie! He did the country and Democratic party a great service by...

...exposing how far the party has strayed from long-held Democratic values; forcing many important but ignored issues to the forefront.

THANK YOU SENATOR SANDERS!

[Jim Lane]

16. With a passing nod to the other candidates, too.

All the Democratic debates, including the participation of Lincoln Chafee, Martin O'Malley, and Jim Webb, were models of civility and thoughtful discourse compared to the clown show across the aisle.

I know that Webb has made noises about maybe voting for Trump, but even Webb was a more qualified candidate than any of the 17 Republicans.

[Craig234]

39. I thought Lincoln Chaffee and Martin O'Malley did nicely in the debates

They got no support - showing just how historic Bernie's support was in comparison - but I liked them both.

I agree Jim Webb is better than any of the Republicans, but that's not much praise and I can't give him a lot.

[Demonaut]

17. bout' time

that we had a thank you thread

[raven mad]

18. He's a true "man of the people".

So many politicos forget how to be that.

THANK YOU, BERNIE

[liberal from boston]

19. Senator Sanders

Thank You Senator Sanders for your courage, perseverance, integrity!!! Senator Sanders your message & bold vision resonated with millions & the revolution continues!!!

[andym]

20. Bernie -- thank you for helping popularize progressive ideas and keep up the good work

We expect great things from you in the future.

[yuiyoshida]

21. Osoreirimasu!

doumo arigatou gozaimashita!

[Glorfindel]

22. Deepest gratitude and appreciation for a statesmanlike gesture!

[klook]

23. Thanks for reminding us

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that progress is worth fighting for. When we settle for what's handed to us, we become weaker. When we fight together to oppose a regressive status quo, we become stronger.

[LostOne4Ever]

24. Thank you Bernie! You lead this party to the left and set the stage for a more liberal future! nt

[MrWendel]

26. Thank you Bernie...

the RNC doesn't stand a chance with you as one of the key driving forces for the DNC.

[LongTomH]

27. Thank you, Bernie!

I know that Bernie and his supporters will continue to fight for his principles and issues.

[BDavinciNY]

28. Thanks Senator Sanders!!

Thank You Sir for you standing up and reminding the Democratic Establishment of our core values for doing right by the people. You started the Political Revolution now all must keep it going to get the change we desire for our country!!! I'm still feeling the BERN!!

[Person 2713]

29. Moved the platform . Let us all keep up the focus& voice. Joined with dems this election season

to accomplish change from within and he has . They are changes I approve of and he will help in Nov. against all republican seats IMO

[redstatebluegirl]

30. Thank you Bernie.

As difficult as this primary season was, I think it is time to admit that having a two person race made our nominee a stronger candidate and strengthened the platform.

I am and have always been a Hillary supporter but I have said often here and elsewhere I would have voted for Bernie if he had been the nominee.

A lot of good came out of this awful time, lots of young people have discovered the importance of the election process and may run for office. New blood, even when you don't agree with them, is always a good thing.

Glad to have Bernie in the fold helping beat Trump, a guy who scares the hell out of me.

Thanks Bernie.

[lovuian]

31. Lov you Bernie

You're a class act!

[hueymahl]

32. A Hero of his time

Lets hope what he started continues - Democrats for the people, not for the corporations.

[Logical]

33. He made this primary better, not worse! Nt

[PufPuf23]

34. Thanks to and respect for Bernie Sanders.

May he continue to have positive influence for betterment.

[CrispyQ]

35. I hope dem leadership answers this wake up call.

If they would actually back labor, they don't need big corporate money to win elections. Bernie came from a small state & was relatively unknown a little over a year ago & now anyone who's paid attention to this election knows who he is & what he stands for. The huge crowds were a surprise to me & I think even more so to dem leadership & the media. And to any Bernie supporters who are going to vote for Trump? Well, they didn't really understand Bernie at all, then.

[yellerpup]

38. Thank you, Bernie!

[dobleremolque]

40. Here's hoping that Bernie

can achieve even more in a leadership role in a new Senate, where the GOP is the minority.

[geardaddy]

41. Thank you Bernie!

[avaistheone1]

42. Bernie thanks for fighting for true Democratic ideals.

Please keep fighting. We need you. We need your voice.

[awake]

43. Thank you Bernie and thank you for staying in and continuing to work to stop Trump!

I will fallow your lead and I will also endorse Hillary's campaign.

[renate]

44. thank you, Bernie!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

45. Yes!!!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[18ander]

46. Thank you so much Bernie

For the first time since I worked on behalf of JFK in that long ago presidential election, In Bernie I had a candidate I really and whole heartedly supported. He was the best candidate and not just another lesser of two evils. He gave and still gives me hope that we have a future and it will be better. To my mind, he is the most important public figure of the last 40 years and the first one I feel is totally real and totally honest.

[retrowire]

47. oh you know I thank bernie. nt

[FighttheFuture]

49. Thank you Bernie!!! The PEACEFUL revolution you started will not be forgotten!

[NJCher]

50. I love Bernie

I will always love Bernie.

I think Bernie will be even more instrumental in changes to governance after November.


Cher

[FairWinds]

51. Thanks Bernie !!

Not bad for an old fart!!

(From another old fart)

[LiberalLovinLug]

52. Thankyou Bernie

He ran with class and integrity

But he also ran with an, annoying to some, relentlessly repeated message of the very real doable possibilities of what America can do for Americans. The majority of Americans. Despite all the Debbie Downers.

[denvine]

53. Thank you Bernie!

You made a difference. You showed us what a Democracy should look like and how our government should work for us not corporations or the 1%.

[RoccoR5955]

54. Thanks Bernie.

The work is not over. The revolution has been reignited with your candidacy, and you have invigorated a new generation of folks to see to it that this country does not go down the path it has been going on for the past 30 or so years. We needed this kick in the ass.
Of course you know that this work is NEVER done, but some day, with the help of people from the past, whose shoulders we stand on, we shall win the war against WE THE PEOPLE, the 99%

[randr]

57. I would extend a huge shout out to all new political idealists

who heard the message Bernie voiced and brought it home to the Democrat Party.

With Bernie on the team we now have something to fight for.

[Silver_Witch]

58. Without Bernie's revolution I would have lost hope!

Many many thanks sir! Well played I might add!

[El Shaman]

61. He's my

horse even , if he never wins a race.

[zentrum]

62. Love the influence

……..Bernie has had on the democratic party and its platform.

[deutsey]

64. Long overdue

[prayin4rain]

65. Thanks, Bernie! n/t