This is interesting. I wonder why.

[NurseJackie]

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/bernie-sanders-plans/story?id=41002081

"... Sanders confirmed that he had no intention using his email list to fundraise for Clinton ..."

Well, at least he bothered to endorsed her. I guess that's something. But, I kinda figured that would be the extent of his contribution. Maybe he'll campaign for/with her. Who knows?

#StrongerTogether

[Thinkingabout]

1. It has never been about fund raising for down ticket candidates. Not surprised

About the email list.

[rjsquirrel]

2. Hey he's got a business to run

[zonkers]

19. keep shooting them cross our bow... its real good for unity. AND DONT EVEN talk about

who is/was the "business" candidate. (paid speeches,superpacs). And keep denigrating character of Bernie. It's a long time till November and it is the surest way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

on edit.. you guys are total -- oops, new rules, can't say it.

[rjsquirrel]

20. Lol

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Which side are you on?

Never mind, don't answer. But go on believing.

[giftedgirl77]

26. ..

[MohRokTah]

3. I am simply going to dismiss Sanders on this.

He'll probably run for office one more time and that will be that.

His list may end up being a legacy for his son. Levi, to use to build a political career. Who knows.

There are far more important things to worry about than this, though.

[lapucelle]

27. Sanders got major funding from the DSCC

the last time he ran for Senate. He may be reluctant to share his list because he doesn't want to rely on DSCC money when he runs for reelection.

[iwillalwayswonderwhy]

4. You guys are still playing let's put Bernie down?

Smh

[NWCorona]

7. He'll always be a punching bag for some.

[NurseJackie]

15. So holding one's feet to the fire is a "put down" ?? ("SMH" yourself.)

I just find it odd that his enthusiasm seems to have suddenly cooled at a rate that is inconsistent with all that we had previously been led to believe.

But that's okay. Either something has changed, or I totally misread his intentions and sincerity. Probably the latter, I'm not very good at reading people. My expectations were out of line and it's my fault for being overly optimistic.

The Democratic Party and Hillary's campaign will be fine ... no biggie ... it's just my disappointment talking.

#StrongerTogether and all that.

[zonkers]

18. Yup they still are. And they will keep needling him. Sheesh. Shame on THEM after Bernie's

generous endorsement. New rules prohibit me from unloading but man, I already have buyers romorse with some of the smack some folks dish out around here.

[rurallib]

5. who cares - we can find out how to get some $$$ to Hillary

[athena]

6. I know why.

And I suspect you do, too. Site rules prevent me from saying any more than that.

The good news is that Hillary is strong and has a ton of support. She's got this.

[misterhighwasted]

8. Lol.. it might look a lot like..(ahem)

Never mind..

[athena]

12. LOL.

Yup, I think you know it too!

[NWCorona]

9. This isn't new. Bernie has been clear from jump that his email list will never

be given to the Clinton campaign.

[NurseJackie]

14. That would be a bit much to ask, probably. On the other hand ...

... using it himself to fund-raise on Hillary's behalf seems reasonable.

But, it is what it is. It's my fault and I'm to blame for expecting too much and getting my hopes too high.

I'll know better next time.

But for now, we'll move forward on our own.

#StrongerTogether

#TogetherForever (I know, it's a Rick Astley song... but the hashtag seems appropriate anyway.)

[NWCorona]

16. I actually don't think Hillary is hurting for money at all. I think most here would agree on that.

Right?
Bernie stayed true to his word. Would it be nice for team Hillary to have help on fundraising? Sure.

"But, it is what it is. It's my fault and I'm to blame for expecting too much and getting my hopes too high.

I'll know better next time."

Come on now. We both know what's up with that comment.

As always... It's been nice chatting

[NurseJackie]

21. As I said ... "my fault".

[pangaia]

11. Wait.. wait.. I..I thought.....

I mean..., just tue, and Wed,,,,,,,,,,, I mean, gosh, Bernie was a hero!

Ooppssie... I guess he said something wrong.

[NurseJackie]

13. My fault entirely. My expectations were too high. For some reason ...

... I thought he was going to do more. Clearly, I was wrong.

Oh well. Now we know.

That's life. That's politics.

Onward and upward.

#StrongerTogether

[zonkers]

17. I will stick up for Bernie: what do you want? A pound of flesh. Should he kiss the ring? Jeez,

your #strongertogether hashtag is laughable. Keep it up and people will go green.

[NurseJackie]

22. It's Hillary's slogan. I didn't make it up ...

... but I like it.

Keep it up and people will go green.

Because mature voters make their voting decisions based on comments from anonymous users on discussion web sites, eh?

[Mellomugwump]

32. To support and campaign for Hillary as enthusiastically, tirelessly

And as genuinely as she did for Obama when she lost to ensure that we didn't have to endure McCain/Palin for 4 or more years. That is all.

[NurseJackie]

37. That seems reasonable and doable. I hope it comes true.

[GaYellowDawg]

23. In the interests of unity...

I just donated $27 to Hillary. I meant it to send a reminder that Bernie supporters are important to the campaign, but I'm with her. And yes, I've been for Hillary, but I think we need to be much more together. There are still far too many of us, both Hillary and Bernie supporters, who are taking deep offense at slights that are either small or incorrectly inferred.

So Bernie didn't provide his email list? Well, it's his list to provide or not provide! And we all know that Hillary's going to have the most intensive campaign organization we've seen. So I don't look at Bernie's list as something that could tip the scales one way or another, and I am therefore just fine with his decision.

[NurseJackie]

25. You're correct ... It won't make all that much difference.

But it's interesting to see what his limits are, where he draws the line, and his commitment level. Less than I expected, but that's on me.

[NCTraveler]

24. Sanders has shown himself to be a shrewd politician.

This is his email list. If he wishes to use it to solicit funds for Clintons election that is his choice. If he gives it to her or sells it to her it is going to piss a lot of people of. In this cycle I can understand this.

[relayerbob]

28. Likely irrelevant information

Since anybody on his list that wants to move to HRC probably already has, and those that haven't won't want to anyway.

[athena]

29. Irrelevant? Seriously?

There are probably many people on that list who only got interested in politics because of Bernie's candidacy and will not vote in the general election. Anyone who has volunteered on a campaign knows how valuable these lists are.

[ehrnst]

30. I think that he won't run again.

Just a thought.

[unitedwethrive]

33. I think he will be surprised to see how quickly his "movement" fades

Things keep changing, and people move on. His best bet to continue his popular streak is to go all in with Hillary. It's the old adage of tying yourself to a winner.

[rjsquirrel]

34. Agreed

Despite his protestations to the contrary it was largely personality-driven.

There is no far left movement in this county because the far left is not interested in coalition building or compromise.

Our way or the highway. We saw it in Phladelphia. And most of us rolled our eyes.

[NurseJackie]

35. I hadn't considered that.

Perhaps the trade-off or possible risks don't matter. It's hard to know for sure what he's thinking. Despite my surprise and disappointment, I can't know for sure ... only time will tell if he's made a smart decision or whether it was a myopic one.

[Mr Maru]

36. Politicians are typically very territorial about their email lists.

Standard politician fare.

He may still need some more time, he may just need to keep some things for himself.

He worked pretty hard to develop that list. If he needs to keep something, meh?

I think we'll be fine, and enough of his donors will pitch in, either way.

[DemonGoddess]

38. Agreed! n/t

[LexVegas]

39. Who?

[Red Knight]

40. THIS post is why I think there are Trump trolls

It seems so obvious. There is no other reason for this post than to sew division. Primary is over. All this accomplishes is division.

And who is best served by that?

But keep going. By all means.