DNC to Sanders: 'We're Sorry'

[Bob41213]

Source: NBC News

"On behalf of everyone at the DNC, we want to offer a deep and sincere apology to Senator Sanders, his supporters, and the entire Democratic Party for the inexcusable remarks made over email. These comments do not reflect the values of the DNC or our steadfast commitment to neutrality during the nominating process. The DNC does not -- and will not -- tolerate disrespectful language exhibited toward our candidates. Individual staffers have also rightfully apologized for their comments, and the DNC is taking appropriate action to ensure it never happens again.

"We are embarking on a convention today that — thanks to the great efforts of Secretary Clinton, her team, Senator Sanders, his team, and the entire Democratic Party — will show a forward-thinking and optimistic vision for America, as compared to the dark and pessimistic vision that the GOP presented last week in Cleveland. Our focus is on electing Hillary Clinton, Tim Kaine and Democrats across the country, thanks to Democratic Party that is strong, unified, and poised for victory in November."

Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/card/dnc-sanders-were-sorry-n616456?cid=sm_tw

[uhnope]

1. actually, I might believe them. n/t

[David__77]

2. I don't think they would apologize if the emails hadn't been exposed.

I don't think they're motivated by doing the right thing.

[cstanleytech]

5. Well of course they wouldnt because no one would have known about it

so there wouldnt have been a need to apologize.

[David__77]

8. I imagine that the staff of the DNC, in fact, had knowledge of the emails that they themselves sent.

For instance, the CEO was party to one of the emails in the media spotlight headlined "no shit."

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

15. No question, they're only sorry they got caught. But, there can be no lookin back... we have to defeat Nazi tRump!

[7wo7rees]

3. Too Little, too late. Damage has been done.

But hey thanks. As someone else suggested, let us all now gather round the fire and sing kumbaya!

[Matt_in_STL]

27. You people?

Lovely.

[LarryNM]

31. Your Projecting n/t

[Pluvious]

34. You are not helping

[ciaobaby]

4. Its too bad Hillary supporters on this site can't acknowledge what was done was wrong.

The official apology was needed and I am so glad to see no mention of the Russians being at fault for their actions !

It is very telling that there is no support for this statement from those who so strongly support Hillary, DWS, and the DNC.

[Pluvious]

35. Both telling and profoundly disappointing

No better than the myopic rabid right

[redqueen]

47. And it is very worrying

Their hubris will not help keep Trump out of the WH

[Hortensis]

51. It was wrong. Howard Dean was talking about

his shock on learning that the scrupulous standards enforced when he was chief had become so lax. I'm wondering if fright at what was at stake had a part in it, but in any case it should not have happened.

[jtunes]

6. they're sorry they surfaced

and they might even be sorry they were written

[jtuck004]

7. You don't owe Bernie and his supporters anything. Bernie, and most of those folks attending the

convention aren't missing any meals...nothing to apologize to them for. They are adults and can take care of themselves.

This is the reason - the only god damn reason - your behavior matters. You may have forgotten...

The hurting economy
Joe is one of 8 million unemployed Americans who remain without work despite a hiring surge in recent years.
The hurting economy still exists. Perhaps the most telling sign that the U.S. isn't back to normal is the 44.7 million Americans on food stamps. Joe is one of them, something else he never envisioned in his life.

Before the financial crisis there were only 26.3 million people on food stamps.



http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/26/news/economy/middle-class-to-homeless/index.html?sr=cnnmoneybin043016middle-class-to-homeless0900vodtop

[Iggo]

9. Should've stopped after the first sentence.

But it's nice they apologized.

I say let it go.

Let's move on.

[retrowire]

10. Here is my YUUUUGE response.

:/

[KeepItReal]

11. "our steadfast commitment to neutrality"

Is not admitting you have a problem the first step?

[Pluvious]

36. Sadly, you're right

But it's a good start in the right direction at least

[Equinox Moon]

12. I wonder what impact all the calls and petitions had?

People have been very upset for months about DWS and the questionable actions of DNC. Protests at the DNC HQ, petitions, mass phone calls, emails, news articles, opinion write-ins etc. Why did they not hear us then?

We have been calling for DWS to step down for months. We have been yelling about the unfair actions of the DNC.

They got caught, is why the actions now. It was business as usual until the proof came out.

[OwlinAZ]

18. Our corrupt media was more than complicit

It still is. The Hillary loving pundits do seem a bit surprised and more than willing to milk the situation for increased viewership.

[JudyM]

50. Exactly. They got caught AND they need Sanders' voters. If they didn't, there'd be no apology.

Which makes it transparently instrumental and so less believably authentic.

And what's more, a genuine apology would include acknowledgement of their other abhorrent biased behaviors during the primaries... that is sorely and conspicuously missing.

[Equinox Moon]

58. Yes. They got CAUGHT, is the only reason DWS stepped down.

I wonder if she will lose the primary to Tim on August 30th? I will be following it.

Then, to put more salt on the wound, I heard someone from the DNC downplaying how their subversive actions could not have possibly affected his campaign. As though they had no power or impact. Unbelievable! I feel bad for Bernie. He worked so hard to be kicked like this.

Kick butt in the Senate Bernie!!!

[Matt_in_STL]

28. Oh, did he write the emails questioning Bernie's religion?

Wasn't aware he worked at the DNC.

[LarryNM]

32. Ah yes! its the evil Rooskies n/t

[John Poet]

14. "disrespectful language", HELL! How about screwing our campaign?

An apology crafted to divert attention from the secret collusion between the DNC and the Hillary campaign, to "disrespectful language". WELL DONE, DNC!!!

While the language was deplorable, that isn't the most serious breach revealed.

[Scuba]

44. ^^ This ^^

[TexasBushwhacker]

16. Actions speak louder than words

Release the pledged delegates to vote for who they think has the best chance of beating Trump on the first vote. It will probably be Clinton.

[Scalded Nun]

17. We apologize for the email which are out there and undeniable

Our behind the scenes actions to shaft you and your campaign? Only if a whistleblower forces our hand.

[annavictorious]

26. Yeah, one email between two staffers

in which they kick around a really bad talking point that was never employed.

And who's the "whistleblower" you're referencing, Rapey Julian or Vlad the Impaler?

I save my outrage for trolls with credentials who boo every single POC on stage at the Democratic convention.

[Cryptoad]

19. Bernie needs to ,,,

apologize to the DNC for what is happening on the convention floor tonite!

[FailureToCommunicate]

21. Not this crap again. Please stop fighting the primary. What's happening is what often happens at

the conventions.

Be patient.

[Cryptoad]

23. has nuttin to do with teh primary,,,,,,

it abt what is happening on the convention floor.... primary is over..... Bernie or bust supporters are intentionally disrupting this convention. this will cost us at least 25 pts in the pools.... u think there is time to make up that big a lead? wake up

[Android3.14]

24. I've given your advice the thought it deserves

[Cryptoad]

25. u can only do what u can do!

[Pluvious]

37. You are not helping

[Cryptoad]

40. tell Bern or busters

[Pluvious]

42. I just did, please see my post:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512300016

Go with Zeus

[catnhatnh]

22. Signed by fucking whom???

Generic bullshit by generic spokespeople ain't gonna get it. The head of the DNC and Chair of the convention committed offenses. Who is sorry???

[JesterCS]

29. Dear DNC

Shove your apology up your ass, thanks.

[hollowdweller]

30. What is really amazing to me

Bernie was pretty much hands off Clinton early on.

All of his money came from small donors.

The Clinton campaign and DNC were running a fairly sophisticated operation against him even colluding with the press.

Yet he still managed to snag a significant portion of the vote.

Imagine what he could have done had the thing been reversed.

Impressive what people can do when they work for it.

He fell short, but someone will learn from his mistakes and pull it off in the near future.

Also it makes me nervous for Clinton. I want to see her win, but a lot of times...when you do sort of underhanded stuff even in politics karma sometimes comes to play.

[redqueen]

49. "Imagine what he could have done had the thing been reversed. "

Indeed.

[RussBLib]

33. better late than never

I forgive them.

And I think Debbie Wasserman-Schultz' political career is over.

[redqueen]

48. No, she's already got a position in Hillary's campaign. nt

[Heather MC]

38. So you got caught now you want to apologize whatever

[Midnight Writer]

43. DNC caught talking some shit. Now, is there evidence that any of these staff e-mails were acted on?

And if so, is there evidence that it swayed (that is, changed) the outcome of the primaries?

[jack_krass]

45. "our steadfast commitment to neutrality during the nominating process"

ROTFLMAO

[philosslayer]

46. Contrite and sincere

I consider the matter closed.

[floriduck]

52. This was likely Donna Brazile's decision. I'm fine with it. I trust her.

[cloudbase]

53. It's marginally bettter than saying "mistakes were made." n/t

[mike_c]

54. what a crock of hooey....

It's most amazing how ethically people can respond after they get caught behaving unethically.

[Peachhead22]

55. Donna Brazile

Is one class act!

[NobodyHere]

56. Reminds me of this video

[olddad56]

57. the are sorry, so sorry....