The timing of CNN calling Indiana for Bernie could not have been worse

[oberliner]

Was anyone else watching CNN as it happened?

CNN called Indiana for Bernie literally seconds before Trump began his speech. Thus, there was absolutely no discussion about Bernie's somewhat surprising victory there as the focus (understandably) shifted to Trump.

I am not suggesting any kind of deliberateness in this - obviously, with Cruz dropping out, the big story is the fact that Trump is now the presumptive Republican nominee. I just thought it was unfortunate that the timing did not even allow for any conversation about Bernie's win.

The timing of the call just could not have been worse.

[bettyellen]

1. Bernie sold be ready to jump in and do a victory speech!

[oberliner]

2. He had already given a speech earlier

Maybe he should've waited.

[bettyellen]

3. he is on MSNBC now!!

[oberliner]

10. Just saw that

They cut away a moment ago, but it was definitely good to see him out there speaking.

[Ash_F]

4. The Press will never give Sanders the time of day. Even if he was somehow the nominee.

[nolawarlock]

7. Why somehow?

Don't you think he has a strong chance?

[Ash_F]

9. The press would not give him the time of day even if he became president.

[snowy owl]

5. Agreed.Van Jones shouted out "BERNIE WON!" trying to make the point on CNN panel.

He's tired of the dismissal of Bernie by Axelrod and others. Stopped the action for a moment.

[oldandhappy]

6. CNN spent a lot of time on Cruz

and then a loooong time waiting for Trump -- just as always. They did not even go back to the studio. I figured it was because they did not want to acknowledge their own figures on the bottom of the screen.

[kstewart33]

8. The victory wasn't surprising.

It was an open primary with a large majority of white voters. Tailor made for Bernie.

Hillary spent no $$$ on ads. She decided to move on to other states.

[oberliner]

12. Five Thirty Eight predicted a Hillary victory

And when the first results came in, they were even saying it could be a landslide.

DAVID WASSERMAN 6:48 PM
Clinton is ahead by 15 percent AND her best expected counties (Hamilton, Lake and Marion) haven’t even reported results yet. Blowout on the Dem side?

[kstewart33]

14. Don't expect perfection from 538.

In an open primary, they are as lost as is every other pollster.

[oberliner]

15. Of course not

Just saying that Bernie's victory in Indiana was at least somewhat surprising.

[Time for change]

11. My guess is that it was purposeful

Our corporate national news media has done everything in its power to hurt Bernie's chances and they will continue to do so.

[Cheese Sandwich]

13. This was probably on purpose because CNN is capitalist media

It should be beyond obvious they would do everything possible to hurt Bernie Sanders.

[pansypoo53219]

16. shhhh. who? idniana? oh yeah. FAT SQUIRREL WINS! THE MEDIAS SQUIRREL WON!