Bernie needs to suspend his campaign tomorrow!

[boston bean]

He ought to take the loss with some graciousness.

You do know that every single other person who loses suspends their campaign and goes to the convention with their delegates intact.

So, there is absolutely no reason for him to continue this silliness.

Get out and suspend Bernie for the good of us all!

[beaglelover]

1. He should, but he probably will not.

[CorporatistNation]

60. Bernie Is ALL About REAL Democracy... Hillary... ehhh, NOT So Much!

TRUTH must be told...

And ALL The People allowed to vote!

[nolawarlock]

67. It's looking to me like the only Super-Predator around these parts ...

... is Hillary herself, and I say that as the fondest of complements because she sure has eaten the competition.

[beaglelover]

81. Good luck waiting for that FBI indictment. By the way, Free Republic is that way ========>

[COLGATE4]

83. At the risk of explaining basic government to you,

the FBI does not issue indictments. Sorry.

[PowerToThePeople]

2. Not going to happen.

[oldandhappy]

3. Please let me vote first.

[boston bean]

4. you can still vote.

[Trenzalore]

5. He should stay in it to the end

But drop the negative crap and fire Tad Devine so he isn't cashing in a salary off of his poor supporters.

[pangaia]

31. I am a supporter and I am fine with contributing.

[Agschmid]

6. He can stay in its fine.

[virtualobserver]

7. Let all the people vote.

[boston bean]

10. people can still vote.

[virtualobserver]

15. and Bernie can continue to campaign

[stopbush]

23. Wh don't we hear the O'Malley supporters

whining that they didn't get to vote yet?

[virtualobserver]

32. nobody is whining.....Why don't you just relax and enjoy the ride?

[artislife]

58. Because their candidate opted to quit.

And lets face it, Bernie still winning states tonight. O'Malley never won a state at all.

[stopbush]

73. Hillary won 20 delegates in RI. Sanders won 13.

The supers do count.

[artislife]

93. Good luck in the GE

because everyone will be able to vote.

And most people are now deciding to vote FOR something instead of against.

[democrattotheend]

8. No, he doesn't

However, I do feel that at this point, he should refrain from attacking Hillary and return to his positive message. If he does that, I believe having a contested primary in later states will only help the party in November. Unlike some Bernie supporters, I do not believe that he should stay in between the last primary and the convention if he is behind, nor do I think he will do so.

[beaglelover]

12. Thank you for that excellent post!!!

[Turin_C3PO]

56. Great minds think alike lol.

I posted basically the same sentiments downthread .

[HumanityExperiment]

9. Why do you hate the primary process?

Why do you hate the remaining states that should be allowed to vote in the primary process?

HRC hasn't gotten the the needed total of delegates to earn the nomination outright

Ease off your 'hatin' would ya...

[boston bean]

13. I don't hate them. There is no reason for him to continue on with this at this point.

We have a presumptive nominee on the other side, we need to focus on him, not each other when there is a clear winner here.

[HumanityExperiment]

16. Of course you do...

there is no nominee yet, she hasn't reached the total needed now has she? neither has trump

If she's that weak of a candidate that she can't suffer the slings and arrows from Trump she's not worthy of earning the nomination and succeeding through the GE

There is EVERY reason for Bernie to continue...

[pangaia]

41. And what if Yi Sun-Shin had held that attitude?

[Jim Lane]

96. No one is stopping you from focusing on Trump.

If Hillary is absolutely certain to be nominated, and there is no possibility of any other result, then she and her supporters can just ignore Bernie and focus on Trump.

If you're looking only toward the general election, trash the Bernie Sanders Group, trash GD-P, put all the Sanders supporters on Ignore, and start posting anti-Trump stuff or doing whatever else you would do if Bernie DID suspend his campaign tomorrow.

[riderinthestorm]

11. No nt

[boston bean]

14. yes nt

[cherokeeprogressive]

17. No he doesn't.

[aikoaiko]

18. No, the remaining states deserve to vote for the candidate of their choice.

And Bernie's agenda deserve all the support it can gather for the convention.

For the good of all of us.

[musicblind]

19. He should stay in through California.

He has a lot of supporters who have worked for him and deserve the chance to get to cast their vote for an active candidate.

I do think that he needs stop attacking Hillary from this point forward. Now is the time. He should focus on campaigning for his strengths and not against the very likely democratic nominee.

[bjo59]

25. He's said he'll stay in through the entirety of the primary elections and he does not lie.

[pandr32]

38. Interesting

He has told a lot of whoppers and earned a boatload of Pinocchios. He could build a cabinet to show them off.
It is time he stopped lying and returned to some semblance of integrity. We need him to return to the Senate with the respect of his colleagues. There is work to do--progress to make.

[Barack_America]

20. Bernie should do exactly what Hillary did in 2008.

[spooky3]

22. Her vote total then was much closer to Obama's.

[Barack_America]

28. And, thus, her remaining in the race was more harmful.

And yet she did anyway.

[spooky3]

34. No, the point is she still had a chance to win.

His chance is next to nil.

[QC]

43. Plus, she said, in a very matter-of-fact way, somebody might murder Obama.

That was positively chilling.

[uponit7771]

54. Yeah, that was pretty fucked up... Obama forgave her though

[artislife]

62. Oh yeah, I remember that. nt

[99th_Monkey]

21. Bernie is affirming that ALL citizens' have a right to VOTE in their state's Primary.

and you are arguing against ALL citizens having a right to vote,
which I find disgusting.

[bjo59]

24. Getting nervous about that California primary?

Nice to know your opinion but Bernie Sanders will stay in the primary race until the last state has the chance to vote. He's said that and he doesn't lie. Doesn't lie... unusual character trait in this day and age, isn't it?

[stopbush]

30. Nobody here in CA believes Sanders has a chance to win over 40%.

By the time our primary is held Sanders supporters will be fleeing like rats off a sinking ship.

[pandr32]

45. And Hillary Clinton will have even more superdelegates

...a coalition in government, millions more votes from the American people, delegates enough to win, and an excellent national lead against Trump.

Great night tonight!

[k8conant]

26. It's not over yet. I vote on May 10

[stopbush]

27. He needs a dressing down from the DNC or Senate D leadership

telling him in no uncertain terms that he risks losing every semblance of power the Ds afford him in the Senate. If he wants to continue the sham of a campaign, then fuck 'em. He's no longer going to have the Ds protection, funding or support in any way, shape or form.

[Barack_America]

33. So then you believe his supporters are unnecessary in the General?

What incentive is there for us to "unite" if this is how our movement is to be treated?

Expecting us all to be "brought to heel" so easily?

[stopbush]

40. 75% of Sanders voters will vote for Hillary.

The 25% that may not vote for her won't matter.

Independent voters break down evenly along party lines. They don't ever determine elections.

Elections are won by turning out your base and flipping voters from the other side. This year is no exception.

[pangaia]

46. He is fighting for human beings, not some group of

power hungry corporatists.

[stopbush]

69. Like he's the only one doing so.

Yawn.

[pangaia]

71. Just about.

[stopbush]

75. ,

[riderinthestorm]

64. Nah, the Clintons are notorious for their vindictiveness

Bernie already knows he's fucked. The Clinton shit list is epic. They'll ensure he's fucked from here on out.

They're going to fuck him 10 ways to Sunday.

He might as well go out swinging.

Stay in til the convention and give Hillary a personal fuck you for destroying the planet with her "incrementalism" on climate change.

We're now all fucked anyway. At least he, and I, have a clear conscience.

[artislife]

66. He's the one who voted with the Democrats.

Gee, if I were to hear that threat, I would laugh with spittle in the faces of those who were saying it.

Lose Bernie's vote in congress that is republican...go ahead. It will further prove how arrogant she and her minions are.

But wait...she isn't going to win the GE anyway.

[pangaia]

29. Bernie isn't just everybody else...

[jimlup]

35. Did Hillary suspend her campaign in 2008?

Not until California.

Get a grip and stop gloating. We're going to have a hard enough time towing the line... you really are not doing the party any favors by gloating.

[ViseGrip]

36. He said everyone will vote. Then we'll add it all up, including her tie to Trump right now...

[northernsouthern]

37. Hillary needs too.

That is how this game works right? You can just call on a candidate to drop out of a democratic campaign?

[workinclasszero]

39. Will Bernie do the right thing?

I'll believe it when I see it.

[NurseJackie]

42. It's gone from sad to silly to embarrassing to humiliating ...

... he needs to concede now with some dignity.

Skinner needs to call it, too.

[Blaukraut]

44. At this rate, Hillary will be sworn in and the Bernie supporters still won't be ready to throw in

the towel. I sympathize with them, because I was coming down on his side after a long time being undecided. But I know when it's time to lick our wounds and get ready for the main battle.

[pangaia]

49. This IS the main battle !

[Blaukraut]

59. It might be to you, but it isn't to me.

Call me a sellout or what have you, but I will take incremental improvement, or even a status quo, over complete dismantling of what we accomplished. Imo, Hillary can't do any worse - or better - than Bernie, given the state of our Senate and House and the current ideological divide.

[HERVEPA]

47. Boston Bean needs to suspend his (or her) posting immediately campaign tomorrow

[pangaia]

63. LOLO LOL $$$

[Hissyspit]

48. Not this shit again.

[JimDandy]

50. Clinton stayed in well into June, until every state voted IIRC.

Bernie is going to give supporters in every state the opportunity to vote for him, as it should be.

[Turin_C3PO]

51. I don't agree.

I think he should focus more on just his positive message and leave Clinton alone but I want to vote for him in New Mexico, even if it's symbolic. There's nothing wrong, imo with all the states having their say. I would be opposed to him contesting the convention and expect that he won't do that.As I've Said,I like Hillary but I think Bernie's message needs to stay on the news.

[Duckhunter935]

52. Nope

[stonecutter357]

53. K&R!

[DisgustipatedinCA]

55. It doesn't sound like that's going to happen.

[artislife]

57. No way, we are going to wake up all the people we can.

I don't care if hurts her. It is only her words and deeds that are doing it.

[COLGATE4]

85. I really feel for the terribly heavy burden you and the rest

of Bernie's cheerleaders are forced to carry, waking up all the dumb people who just aren't smart enough to realize on their own what a godsend Bernie is. How do you manage to carry on?

[artislife]

94. Thinking voodoo thoughts about her followers. nt

[noretreatnosurrender]

61. From Your Lips to...

[nolawarlock]

65. Something tells me grace is not his strong suit.

[jack_krass]

68. He should stay in until the last vote, just like Hillary did, for same reasons she did...

And I hope it annoys the hell out of you.

[EndElectoral]

70. You really don't get this do you?

[William769]

72. K&R!

[SusanCalvin]

74. Sigh...

I really don't get why you (y'all) care so much.

I'm highly unlikely to give Hillary any $$$ in the general. (At one time I said I would, and work for her too. Sorry, voting is all the enthusiasm I have left.)

So my Bernie $$$ are not taking a thing from Hillary. I wouldn't mind spending them in peace. Hectoring is not likely to change any of my opinions or actions, if such is your aim. If your aim is otherwise, well, carry on.

[JimDandy]

82. +1

[Beacool]

76. Let's not be ungracious, it's counterproductive.

Sanders won't be the nominee, but just like Hillary in 2008, he has a right to stay until all votes have been cast. Pushing him out before all states had a chance to vote will only serve to anger his supporters. The same people that we will need in the GE.

[PyaarRevolution]

77. You know what I find funny?

Hillary won Maryland but the clear Bernie Democrat won the primary. Tell me how Jamie Raskin WON but Bernie lost. I still find that peculiar.
Lets be clear boston, if Bernie declares it for Hillary I'll just move onto the state races and donate to those who support Bernie's platform. If Hillary gets the nom. and the President she'll be forced to tow the line with Liberal Democrats if I can help it, not Corporatists. Then if Hillary wants to obstruct Liberal policies by vetoing them she can and she'll look like a jerk.
I'm in this for the long haul and will canvass for the Progressive candidates around my area. Heck if I could I would phone bank for Raskin to get people to vote for him in the GE but I'm not a resident of Maryland and I'll do the same for ALL the candidates that echo Bernie's agenda.

[Jester Messiah]

79. There's no point in abandoning his principles at this stage.

In fact, I think it's very important that we all stick to our principles throughout the entirety of the election.

[JI7]

80. Clinton stayed in , in 2008 until later

[Live and Learn]

84. You're not the boss, sorry!! nt

[highprincipleswork]

86. Bullshit. There is no reason for him to suspend his campaign. He still has more people to represent

and more to do.

I think Hillary Clinton made a fine speech tonight, and I truly hope she steps up to include the Bernie supporters in the Democratic Party. That is for her to do, if she chooses to be a leader. But Bernie has his contribution to make, and it is not over.

There is no reason for him to stop.

And the rest of the Hillary supporters ought to make room for Bernie supporters too. The hubris that you can do this alone or that that is the better way or that you are in some way superior has got to stop. The division is almost 50 - 50, when you tally it all up. Be magnanimous in your victory, if that is what it becomes. Be inclusive. You will be the better for it.

[TransitJohn]

87. That's rich

"He ought to take the loss with some graciousness."

After how long Hillary stayed in in '08.

[phleshdef]

88. He will likely do what Hillary did in 2008 and wait until the final primary. GET OVER IT.

Us 2008 Obama supporters got over it then, you can get over it now.

[MrMickeysMom]

89. Bernie doesn't need any of this...

You'd be better predicting your own needs. We all need to do something, but predicting what other people should do without credentials is not the way to do this.

Get used to the fact that this WILL play out, and the only thing you NEED to do is take care of your own needs.

[cliffordu]

90. No he doesn't. If she needs him to drop out now

She's weaker than anyone thought. If the people who want her in office want to win they can sharpen their reflexes on Bernie. They'd fucking better do something to sharpen up for the General.....the avalanche of bullshit heading towards her is going to be epic.
And then there's that FBI thingy.

[hollysmom]

91. who made you king? the Clinton camp has been saying this since day one. and you know what

they are not getting a coronation. They drove every democrat out of the primary, so the choices are minimal, they had the MSM behind them saying not true things, but what the heck. EXample the washington post ran a headline about Sanders giving him a pinocchio for saying his average donation was 27 dollars when in truth it was more - yes that big lie because it was 27.80. whoooo wow it makes him almost a bigger liar than the no you can't campaign.

I don't vote for another month and I deserve a choice. not one person.

eta and what did Clinton say in 2008 - Obama could get hit by a car.

[pa28]

92. Millions of Democrats, myself included, have not voted yet.

I want that vote to be represented at the convention and it will be! Thanks Bernie for staying in the race and fighting for every single delegate.

[lumberjack_jeff]

95. How about "NO". Does "NO" work for you? n/t

[bigwillq]

97. No (nt)

[G_j]

98. I know right!

It's about time he STFU!!

[MineralMan]

99. There's no need for him to do that officially.

Both candidates' names will be on all of the remaining primary ballots, so everyone will have a chance to vote for the candidate they prefer. The question, really, is about how the two candidates will campaign going forward. There's no need to suspend a campaign.

Bernie Sanders can continue to speak, although he probably won't quite as often. What he will have to say may be quite different though, in the remaining 15 (I think) primaries. He clearly knows now that he will not be the nominee, so perhaps he'll modify his campaign to continue to call for the priorities he has called for all along, but without the animus toward his primary opponent.

If he does that, there's no reason that he should suspend his campaign. He can, instead, wind it down gracefully and still get votes and delegates to the Convention. There, they will have opportunities to voice his priorities, even if they can't elect him as the nominee.

What will Bernie do? Probably the most sensible thing, given the numbers. What will his supporters do? Many will continue to vote for him in their primary elections. Some, of course, will give into anger and recriminations. That will be too bad, but it's their choice. In late July, the convention will adopt a new Democratic platform and nominate Hillary Clinton for President.

That will be just fine. Bernie will endorse her and call on her to adopt as much of his own platform as she can. It's all good, that way.

Still, I think you can expect Bernie to cut back on his travel and campaign appearances. That would only make sense.