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Bernie is "assessing" (Original Post) BeyondGeography Mar 2020 OP
He needs to assess how to gracefully get out. IluvPitties Mar 2020 #1
This is how a Sanders administration would be. Stubbornly ignoring facts, incapable of accepting... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #2
That may be what his campaign manager means democrattotheend Mar 2020 #3
Will he do the right thing for the good of the Democratic Party? Don't count on it. olegramps Mar 2020 #13
Well all he has is toxic advisors and surrogates so don't hold your breath. MrsCoffee Mar 2020 #4
Unfortunately I think you are right. If the past is any reflection of future activity, this is 2016 still_one Mar 2020 #10
If he could hold rallies he would plow through, no question BeyondGeography Mar 2020 #16
He assessed after Super Tuesday II ucrdem Mar 2020 #5
Now that there won't be a big crowded convention where a few voices can Croney Mar 2020 #6
What is there to assess? NCProgressive Mar 2020 #7
Well this sounds better than what Sanders said after last weeks drubbing. honest.abe Mar 2020 #8
Come on Bernie... berksdem Mar 2020 #9
Lemme help you out, Bernie... Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #11
no super computer required, lol. nt BootinUp Mar 2020 #12
Lol! MrsCoffee Mar 2020 #14
He could continue as a very public advocate for the less fortunate in the Senate shotten99 Mar 2020 #15
Whatever stature and respect he could have had, is rapidly diminishing... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #18
Unless "assessing" has a new meaning, that's not the word I'd use. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #17
Even So It's Hard to Believe He Doesn't Feel He Owes His Supporters a Statement After Each Primary Indykatie Mar 2020 #19
Bernie doesn't need to pull out today but he should pull any ads targeting Joe Biden. yellowcanine Mar 2020 #20
Bernie is done duforsure Mar 2020 #21
"Conversation with supporters".... awesomerwb1 Mar 2020 #22
i read "assessing" to be "PROCESSING"...u know, as in the processing patients do in therapy onetexan Mar 2020 #23
 

IluvPitties

(3,181 posts)
1. He needs to assess how to gracefully get out.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:46 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
2. This is how a Sanders administration would be. Stubbornly ignoring facts, incapable of accepting...
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:50 AM
Mar 2020

This is how a Sanders administration would be. Stubbornly ignoring facts, incapable of accepting political reality. Rushing toward failure rather than working together with others toward success. Trudging onward in a no-hope situation, pursuing a lost cause no matter what the cost, no matter how much damage it causes, no matter how much it weakens our party, and giving false-hope to donors and gladly accepting their donations under false pretenses.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

democrattotheend

(11,605 posts)
3. That may be what his campaign manager means
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:50 AM
Mar 2020

I recall Warren was "assessing" the day after Super Tuesday, and she withdrew the next day, sadly.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

olegramps

(8,200 posts)
13. Will he do the right thing for the good of the Democratic Party? Don't count on it.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:14 AM
Mar 2020

He has the same mentality as Trump in that he will never admit that he is wrong, wrong, wrong. That is the principle reason that he had virtually no support by his fellow senators. He has fed his followers with unreasonable expectations that would have the same track record as his dismal success in the congress. What a couple of post offices named and other shoe-in bills. I keep reminding those I have contact with that he proposed the same policies as Trump in regard to tariffs and trade agreements. He just doesn't seem to comprehend that manufactures are going to maximize the profits and when you can take advantage of significant lower labor costs that there is little to nothing that you can do about it except maybe boycotts and tariffs that will have the same effect that Trump's insanity has produced.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

MrsCoffee

(5,801 posts)
4. Well all he has is toxic advisors and surrogates so don't hold your breath.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:53 AM
Mar 2020

Seems no one in the inner circle cares about his legacy.

They just want to Bern it all down. That’s all they ever wanted.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(91,947 posts)
10. Unfortunately I think you are right. If the past is any reflection of future activity, this is 2016
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:09 AM
Mar 2020

redux

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

BeyondGeography

(39,280 posts)
16. If he could hold rallies he would plow through, no question
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:23 AM
Mar 2020

in my mind. But he can’t and there’s no horserace to keep the primary top-of-mind so his campaign faces a pretty advanced state of irrelevancy.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

ucrdem

(15,512 posts)
5. He assessed after Super Tuesday II
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:54 AM
Mar 2020

flew home, scheduled a presser, got in front of the mic and . . . claimed he was winning and promised to fight on.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Croney

(4,646 posts)
6. Now that there won't be a big crowded convention where a few voices can
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:57 AM
Mar 2020

disrupt and bully, he might as well hang it up.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NCProgressive

(1,315 posts)
7. What is there to assess?
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:58 AM
Mar 2020

He was defeated soundly and fairly.

It is like a guy who dived from a plane saying "I am assessing whether to open the parachute"

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

honest.abe

(8,556 posts)
8. Well this sounds better than what Sanders said after last weeks drubbing.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:58 AM
Mar 2020

Maybe there is hope!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

berksdem

(594 posts)
9. Come on Bernie...
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:01 AM
Mar 2020

it is time to get out of the race and unite the party. Ask you die-hard supporters to vote for Joe. This is about our democracy right now and not a revolution that continues to not show up at the polls.

We need to defeat Trump!!!!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Happy Hoosier

(7,077 posts)
11. Lemme help you out, Bernie...
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:11 AM
Mar 2020

When the best you can do is the high thirties in a one on one match-up, you are not a viable candidate.

Thanks for playing!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

BootinUp

(46,924 posts)
12. no super computer required, lol. nt
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:12 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

shotten99

(622 posts)
15. He could continue as a very public advocate for the less fortunate in the Senate
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:23 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
18. Whatever stature and respect he could have had, is rapidly diminishing...
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:26 AM
Mar 2020

Whatever stature and respect he could have had, is rapidly diminishing... he's playing a very dangerous game and will soon find himself irrelevant and a persona non grata.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
17. Unless "assessing" has a new meaning, that's not the word I'd use.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:24 AM
Mar 2020

This is a dangerous game he's playing. He needs to get out now.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Indykatie

(3,691 posts)
19. Even So It's Hard to Believe He Doesn't Feel He Owes His Supporters a Statement After Each Primary
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:42 AM
Mar 2020

This is the second set of primaries where he passes on making a statement. I think it's bad form and you'd think someone with influence would explain to him that optics matter and he should at least thank them for coming out to vote for him in challenging circumstances.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

yellowcanine

(35,692 posts)
20. Bernie doesn't need to pull out today but he should pull any ads targeting Joe Biden.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:48 AM
Mar 2020

imo.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

duforsure

(11,882 posts)
21. Bernie is done
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:52 AM
Mar 2020

And will try to get Biden to adopt something he promotes in exchange for dropping out and to get his full support. Just a matter of time now.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

awesomerwb1

(4,256 posts)
22. "Conversation with supporters"....
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:56 AM
Mar 2020

what are the odds his supporters will urge him to bow out gracefully/patriotically?

If I were to vote in a presidential
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onetexan

(12,994 posts)
23. i read "assessing" to be "PROCESSING"...u know, as in the processing patients do in therapy
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:04 AM
Mar 2020

for the trauma they've experienced. I'm sure the past 3 Super Tuesdays routs has dealt serious body blows to Bernie so he's left with no devices but to process.


If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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