Did you guys see this? Jeff Weaver working for Hillary.

[auntpurl]

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/jeff-weaver-clinton-votes-225465

Bernie Sanders' longtime top aide Jeff Weaver has agreed to help Hillary Clinton's team organize voters, both Weaver and Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook told POLITICO Playbook in an exclusive interview published Wednesday.
“Like the senator I am fully behind the secretary and certainly I will make known to all the Bernie supporters around this country who know me very well -- and have received emails from me from the last year plus -- that I am certainly on fully on board as well,” Weaver said.
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The announcement, which comes with Sanders' official endorsement of Clinton as the Democratic nominee, is another indication of how the Vermont senator's team will work on behalf of the former secretary of state in the general election fight against Donald Trump. Weaver will not be joining the Clinton campaign, however.
“I think the senator’s intentions is to stump quite heavily for the secretary all across the country, obviously and specifically in the battleground states. In addition to that, he’ll be campaigning for down-ballot progressive Democrats in states all across the country — whether they are battlegrounds or not in battlegrounds. I think you are going to see a lot of Senator Sanders on the stump,” Weaver told Playbook.

I may have missed this posted on DU - sorry if it's been discussed.

I was not a fan of Weaver's strategies throughout the primary (didn't think they were effective) and I hope he does better for Hillary. I don't have a great feeling about this guy.

[Cooley Hurd]

1. Let it go - he's a bulldog...

...a bulldog on our side.

[auntpurl]

2. But, I didn't think Bernie's ground game was planned well

I don't know that I trust Weaver to put a good strategy together.

I'm not refighting the primaries - I just don't have a lot of faith in the guy to do a good job.

[NCTraveler]

4. I trust him about as much as Rahm, Rove, and Brock.

There is a special yet small group of people out there that play an enormous role in major campaigns. I wouldn't trust any of them but their work helps in big campaigns.

Weaver helped to establish a new and impressive online network. It wasn't enough for Sanders but it's a very solid system. I think Weaver is a low-life but I also think he can provide value.

[auntpurl]

5. Perhaps you're right.

I suppose we'll see.

[OnDoutside]

7. I agree with you about Weaver, he's as likely to hinder than help.

[riversedge]

6. He is not part of the Clinton campaign.

I do not think that I trust him either but he does seem to have some organizing skills and there are probably sanders supporters who do trust him--which will help Hillary.

[Brother Buzz]

37. Sanders' ground game in California was exceptional

The kindest words one could say of Sanders' efforts were, "To little, to late". There was a big shakeup with Sanders' staff toward the end, and I assume Weaver prevailed and delivered; he deserves credit.

[BobbyDrake]

3. Watch your back around Jeff Weaver, Sec. Clinton. He's a snake.

Not a competent one either, but in some ways that's more dangerous.

[LexVegas]

8. Don't like that. Don't trust him. nt

[cosmicone]

9. Weaver is an opportunist

He would have gone for Trump if offered.

I hope they keep Weaver in a deep dark place - only to see daylight on payday then back in the dark. Then fire him on election day.

[JI7]

11. trump has tried to get sanders people on his side

It's strange that many Clinton supporters are still fighting a primary.

[auntpurl]

16. Who is still fighting a primary?

You should alert if you see that - it's against the rules.

[democrattotheend]

32. He's been with Bernie for over 20 years

How is he an opportunist? Staying with the same politician for so many years suggests the opposite, IMO.

[JRLeft]

36. Bernie haters never wanted him to run, so they hate everyone affiliated with him.

They they say he should have run as an independent, but hate independent parties.

[JI7]

10. he isn't running the campaign. he is just doing what he can to help

[auntpurl]

12. Who said he was running the campaign? nt

[JI7]

13. you're worried about what he did when he was running a campaign

WHich he isn't doing here.

[auntpurl]

14. Right...and?

I'm aware he was running a campaign. I'm aware he is not running Hillary's campaign.

I don't understand what that has to do with being concerned that he is working for Hillary's campaign and I didn't think much of his strategies in the primary campaign?

[JI7]

17. i just don't think Clinton is an idiot being taken advantage of by west and Weaver

[auntpurl]

18. Nor do I...still don't understand your point?

Hillary is not in any way an idiot. I never said she was being taken advantage of.

[SaschaHM]

15. Cautiously optimistic..

I disliked him during the primaries and I felt that as a voter, he didn't particularly make me want to vote for Bernie any whenever he opened his mouth. As long as he's in the background and muzzled so as not to create any unnecessary scandals on the campaign.

[tallahasseedem]

19. I think I saw him on Rachel a few nights ago...

impressive interview. He was sincere about his intentions...all the help we can get, I say!

[auntpurl]

20. I hope you're right. nt

[Haveadream]

21. I don't expect him to have nearly as much of a PR role

or act as a strategist in Hillary's campaign as he did in Bernie's. He can be helpful because he is associated with Bernie's brand and make appearances that represent/speak to that coalition. He can also handle some of the Sander's data management/sharing that is typical in the post primary segue into the GE.

[auntpurl]

22. All good points. Thanks for this post. nt

[aikoaiko]

23. I suspect they are worried about the energy and committment of Bernie supporters

A lot of Bernie supporters truthfully say they support HRC, but their energy level and commitment to showing up at the polls may be weaker than those numbers suggest. Tuesday was a mixed day for many Democrats who supported Bernie.

And Weaver knows Bernie supporters and how to psych them up. Also, this is why it is important for HRC that Bernie keep talking about how he fought for and won on getting some of his agenda into the platform. Some may complain about "ownership issues", but its going to be important to a lot of Bernie supporters to feel as if they have something invested in voting for HRC.

[auntpurl]

24. That makes sense. Thanks for your post.

[Sheepshank]

25. this almost feels like a fulfillment of the old adage

"Keep you friends close and your enemies closer".

Weaver was and is likely still not a "friend" to Hillary, but he values his employment check so I suppose it's a win/win?

[Doctor_J]

26. Better delete all of those weaver hating posts from the previous year

[auntpurl]

28. I have literally never posted an OP about Weaver before this one.

Not sure what you're referring to?

[LenaBaby61]

27. Did you guys see this? Jeff Weaver working for Hillary.

Have to admit that I'm not fond of Weaver in the least, but will be watching him very closely to see what role he ultimately plays or doesn't play within Camp Hillary.

[democrattotheend]

29. He's been with Bernie forever

I think since he got elected to Congress. I guess either a) putting him on the staff was something Hillary agreed to in her negotiations with Bernie, or b) Weaver and Bernie had a falling out and he's looking for new employment.

[ehrnst]

30. Somebody's got to pay him, I guess. (nt)

[AgadorSparticus]

31. If Weaver is smart, he will make it shine.

If he just spits on it, it will be like spittin on his career.

Maybe I am a little too trusting, but, I think he is sincere in his intentions. Otherwise, no one will want to work with him in the future. We shall see....

[MBS]

33. I'm not a fan either.

I don't think he was effective as a campaign manager. In general, not ready for prime time.

People like Robby Mook way, way outclass him in expertise and savvy.
I really hope that Weaver does not play a significant role in Hillary's campaign. If he's mainly going to be arranging for Bernie's speeches in the GE, OK. But more than that? I hope not.

[quaker bill]

34. Hillary needs everyone rowing

if she wants to win. This is just more help, and that is a good thing.

[Her Sister]

35. I understand what you mean about Weaver.

Thankfully he's surrounded by professionals -so there's that. I do welcome anyone that is willing to do hard & smart work for DEMS!