BOTTOM LINE

[RealAmericanDem]

Back in '08 at about this time Obama's lead against Hillary in pledged delegates was SMALLER than Clinton's lead over Bernie now. Back in '08 Hillary went on to win the last 8 states. How did that work out for her?


Hillary now ONLY needs to win 22% of the remaining delegates. There are NO winner take all states on the dem side. Who actually thinks Hillary can't get that 22% when she has gotten at least that much in EVERY SINGLE state she has LOST?

[MoonRiver]

1. Looks like Bernie may be blackmailing Hillary and the Democratic Party to become her veep.

I hope they refuse. NO WAY should a 75 y/o, especially a hostile one, be next in line for the presidency.

[Demsrule86]

3. She won't do it

He would be a terrible candidate.

[MoonRiver]

4. I completely agree.

[nolawarlock]

6. He's not qualified for the presidency.

I don't think he's qualified for the senate. Heck, I don't think he's qualified to be mayor. I'll be glad when he's off the stage.

[Contrary1]

9. Link?

[mikehiggins]

10. Why on earth would anyone think Sanders could/would/should run on HRC's ticket?

The media has created another story and now its revealed truth, sort of like the 10 Commandments.

Anyway, why would a seasoned political veteran sign on to a doomed campaign?

[senz]

13. Don't worry.

There is no way Bernie would stoop to be on that ticket.

[Armstead]

2. Bottom line -- Clinton was told the same things in May and June of 2008....

She fought like hell -- including saying bad things about Obama until the primaries were basically done, and she had no choice.

[fun n serious]

5. He has to be qualified.

It has to be a qualified person so... I doubt it

[LWolf]

7. BOTTOM LINE

It doesn't matter how many delegates Clinton has or doesn't; Sanders is in it until the end, and that's great; my vote can be FOR something worth voting for.

It doesn't matter how many primary votes or delegates Clinton gets; she is a walking disaster as a GE candidate and the party and the nation is not going to come out of it well.

The rush to close down the positive energy Sanders has brought to the race is also a disaster for November.

[Armstead]

11. Not just close down the positive energy -- It's been a campaign to distort it

It;'s been a disgusting attempt to twist something positive into something negative. It reminds me exactly of what the Bush administration and right wing and mainstream media did to anyone who was opposed to Bush and his War.

All of the memes about Berniebros, "white progressives," sexists for Sanders, Gun Nuts for sanders....Portraying all Sanders supporters as wild eyed bullies everything someone remotely connected acts up........Magnifying the usual criticisms that are common to every political campaign as Bernie's "angry diatribes."

A candidate shows up who captures and reflects the hopes and aspirations of millions of people -- and the hidden hopes of many million more -- and who hinestly addresses the core issues and offer solutions through People Power......

And too many Democrats who should be supportive of that (regardless of what candidate they choose to support) try to smash it down. It is a sad day.

[LWolf]

12. Sad is an understatement. nt

[Contrary1]

8. Even Hillary isn't calling it:

"I'm not calling myself that (the presumptive nominee)," Clinton said. "I know there are some contests ahead and I respect Sen. Sanders and whatever choices he's making. And I have a lot of empathy about this, Anderson. You know, I ran to the very end in 2008."

More: http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/05/politics/hillary-clinton-bernie-sanders-exit-race/index.html

[catnhatnh]

14. Can't ONE Clinton supporter post even one post without false info?

Clinton was below 22% in four states (so far)-Vermont, Alaska, Idaho, and Utah. I guess for some people making shit up is good enough.