CBS Bob Schieffer: Bernie Sanders 'Wise' To Stay in the Race

[tomm2thumbs]

CBS News contributor and former chief Washington correspondent and moderator of “Face the Nation” Bob Schieffer joins “CBS This Morning” to weigh in on why the 2016 presidential race could be a turning point for both political parties. Discussion covers both Republican and Democratic Primaries, so first part is the GOP stuff. FYI

[tomm2thumbs]

1. Seems to be a lot going on and his experience with the history of elections...

...seems to make the case that anything can happen going forward

[MrMickeysMom]

2. I get the sense after seeing the CBS crew that there isn't a whole lot of thinking media left...

Bob Schieffer's comments were perfectly valid, but given his company, it withered to nothing. Sort of like an elephant giving birth to a mouse.

Is this the best of CBS? Jeez... It's rather sad that the commentary could not have taken what Schieffer said and actually "gone with it".

[thesquanderer]

25. Speaking of elephants, it was a surprising mainstream acknowledgment of the one in the room.

You rarely hear a serious mainstream (ostensibly "center&quot analysis that points out that, not only is it perfectly reasonable for Bernie to stay in as long as he is continuing to win states and isn't running out of money... but that it also makes sense for him to stay in as long as possible to best position himself in the event that Hillary is indicted. The I-word certainly never seems to come up with the talking heads that CNN has for hours on end on every primary day, seemingly discussing every other possible issue that could affect the race.

And it's not like Schieffer is a Bernie cheerleader either... in the same report, he talks about how the Dems are running one democrat and (here's that phrase again) an "avowed socialist."

And it's not just Schieffer, who is himself a respected figure, but the question was set up by Charlie Rose, saying that Sanders will "probably wait for events that may or may not happen." In case it wasn't clear what he was talking about, Schieffer said "exactly" and went right to "indict."

When Schieffer and Rose say on CBS that it's possible that Hillary could be indicted, I think it's time for even the Hillary supporters here on DU to recognize that it is certainly not impossible. It may not change anyone's vote, but at least don't bury your head in the sand. And if it happens after nomination but before election day--as small a chance as you think that may be--Hillary loses in November.

[FreakinDJ]

30. Long past time Hillary supporters acknowledge very possible reality

[MrMickeysMom]

34. Perfectly valid reasoning there, but it won't ding the bell for some here on DU...

BTW, thanks for explaining the code words between Charlie Rose and Bob Schieffer. What a world it is for people to get into broadcasting when the resort to code, eh?

[liberal N proud]

3. One old man on another

Both should retire and find a beach somewhere.


I hope to be on a beach somewhere long before I become that old and crusty, and I don't make the money either of them.

[mac56]

4. Ageist much?

Charming.

[Ed Suspicious]

5. Disgusting, this comment is.

[Chakab]

6. If anybody said the same thing in relation to someone like Secretary Albright and Secretary Clinton,

Clinton supporters would have fucking pitchforks out.

[liberal N proud]

8. There is an age when we all quit

I will not work past 65 in my current field. I will be too old and crusty by then. Time to go find a sunny spot in Florida and sit back maybe play some shuffle board.

[mac56]

14. How nice for your privileged self.

[Akamai]

17. I am working at 67 and don't intend to quit for lease another five years

I am working at 67 and don't intend to quit for at least another five years.

Go Bernie!

[TheBlackAdder]

18. There ya go. One day, when your ass gets fired from your job, and you can't find another from age...

.


I hope you reflect back on this and realize how libertarian you really are.


.

[Lucky Luciano]

20. I hope you wished Hillary a happy 68th birthday in October. nt

[FlaGranny]

22. Ain't that special.

I'm 76 years old and just retired last week. Funny part about that is that I NEVER got crusty. AND I live in Florida.

[Motown_Johnny]

24. Tell that to Betty White. n/t

[merrily]

26. Pass that advice on to Hillary. She'll be 69 come Inauguration Day and looks a lot less healthy

than Bernie.

[MrMickeysMom]

35. Just curious, LnP...

I'm 62, and don't look old or act old. You MUST be way younger... How much?

I've lived in FL and visit there since, and BELIEVE me... It's not gonna have much general retirement community enjoyment left. By THAT age, I can predict, you aren't ready for shuffleboard.

Or, is it just my eternal youth that separates me? Nah... I think you're way younger than 65.

[CoffeeCat]

7. You sound like you're the one needing the beach

You sound more like a curmudgeon than either of the two men that you describe.

Wow.

[liberal N proud]

9. Trust, me when I am as old as those two, I will not be doing what I currently do

I will be doing a lot less!

[CoffeeCat]

11. Don't you love Bob Schieffer though?

Is he just bothering you now, because you don't agree with his opinion?

The guy may not be as pretty as he was in his 40's, but he's still an excellent commentator.

Come on...you know you like him. Admit it.

[liberal N proud]

13. NO! - his show always leaned right!

The republicans on his show always outnumbered Democrats 2-1 or more.

[brush]

16. You're certainly welcome to do that. Everyone doesn't feel that way.

Go to your beach, let others do what they want.

[SammyWinstonJack]

10. I didn't know Hillary was thirty something.

[Ilsa]

12. Well good for you that you'll be able to

do that. It doesn't mean that other elderly men are ready or needing to put their working minds away. Sanders is keeping up an exhausting pace, as he seems energized by it. I'd be lucky to have that endurance at his age.

[mac56]

15. Another day, another surprise from a Clinton backer.

I guess I can add "age discrimination" to their roster.

[Hissyspit]

21. Wow.

Ugly.

[merrily]

27. see Reply 26.

[gordyfl]

19. I Too, Thought It was a Brilliant Analysis

and quite blunt about the potential of Hillary's email investigation.

This is shaping up to be an election like no other, at least in my lifetime.

[LiberalFighter]

23. I'm not sure it is wise for Bernie to stay in the race now.

If he makes a fool of himself he will lose credibility.

[merrily]

28. .

[thereismore]

29. Here comes the bog of eternal stench! Bye.

[Peace Patriot]

31. Huh?

He just won 7 of the last 8 primaries/caucuses, most by gigantic margins, and his poll numbers are only going up for the remaining votes, plus he has an enormous campaign treasure chest given to him by the people of this country--not by the banksters, not by the war profiteers, not by transglobal corporations, not by the Saudis--BY THE PEOPLE.

He isn't the one making a fool of himself with outrageously false 'talking points' cooked by that asshole David Brock. As for "credibility," Sanders isn't the one whom most of the people in this country profoundly distrust, in all polls. He is the opposite--he is the most trusted!

So what is this nonsense you are talking? Do you think Bernie Sanders cares about David Brock's opinion of his "credibility"?

Whatever they say, the opposite is true; and, whatever they accuse others of doing, they are doing or planning to do. --me, on the Bushwhacks, now applicable to the Clintonwhacks.

[MrMickeysMom]

36. I could give you mounds of reading material on Bernie...

I believe you'd see exactly why he should stay in the race.

[mmonk]

32. I see nothing wrong in the analysis.

[MrTriumph]

33. Bush Apologist

If you can stand it, go to youtube and get an ear full of Bob explaining the tragedy of the decision to invade Iraq as if it were a fender bender.

He's as clueless as his brother.