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Treant

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40. Donations = Yes
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 09:08 AM
Jun 2016

As long as he doesn't quit the campaign--even if he only suspends it--he can ask for donations.

Many politicians use that as a means to pay off their campaign debts in the event of a loss like this. In this case, I can't predict what he'll do.

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #1
+1 BootinUp Jun 2016 #6
Oh yeah... but they were too gracious to say it.. well we've seen it .. so we can say it for them. Cha Jun 2016 #7
He is a self absorbed @$$ liberal N proud Jun 2016 #2
I think his wife controls his actions. Wonder if his VT constituents know this? livetohike Jun 2016 #3
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #28
Seemingly BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #31
Good point! But I wonder how involved she was livetohike Jun 2016 #36
Oh, she's obviously involved. And she feeds his self-centered ways stopbush Jun 2016 #38
Life will go on ... apcalc Jun 2016 #4
Expecting daily stunts every freaking day til the convention! and probably beyond... Her Sister Jun 2016 #5
Donations = Yes Treant Jun 2016 #40
Exactly, he needs Democrats to retire his debt. Thinkingabout Jun 2016 #44
So far we are doing really well without him so.... Walk away Jun 2016 #8
In light of his primary behavior not only to our presumptive nominee justhanginon Jun 2016 #9
Does it really even matter? Sure doesn't. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #10
Exactly. The train has left and he's still back at the station. Squinch Jun 2016 #53
We now know Bernie cares more about his personal career aaaaaa5a Jun 2016 #11
Not even his personal career. George II Jun 2016 #12
He only has to appease a bare majority of Vermont's less-than-700K population. BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #18
The most votes he ever got for Representative or Senator was 207,000. George II Jun 2016 #22
He is a big fish in a very small pond. NT aaaaaa5a Jun 2016 #43
There are about 20 different lines I could use here but I will let you all.... Walk away Jun 2016 #58
the attitudes expressed here RussBLib Jun 2016 #13
We have every right to be frustrated and angry. grossproffit Jun 2016 #29
"so who's being divisive now? Iliyah Jun 2016 #30
It's HIS attitude and HIS decision not to seek party unity that's the problem, Russ. BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #32
Er, it's Sanders who is still being divisive. stopbush Jun 2016 #39
Speaking of party unity, where is Sanders endorsement of Hillary? William769 Jun 2016 #47
Sanders is being divisive and dishonerable. Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #61
In six weeks at the convention, no one will know who he is. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #14
The reminder will be the protest marches in Philadelphia. Koinos Jun 2016 #15
What's it going to be called, The March for En-White-lement? nt BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #17
It would be kinda interesting to see in an intellectual way. nt BootinUp Jun 2016 #19
Like a science experiment? "How long will this dumpster fire keep burning with no additional fuel?" BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #20
I was thinking of the contrast of the diverse excited convention BootinUp Jun 2016 #23
Excellent point. Love and kindness inside, anger and impotence outside! nt BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #34
. BootinUp Jun 2016 #37
Depends on the dumpster Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2016 #55
The press will probably make a big deal out of it. Koinos Jun 2016 #21
Doubt it Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2016 #56
I suspect that's going to kind of fizz out. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #24
Die-hards, Libertarians, and Trump Republicans holding Bernie signs. Koinos Jun 2016 #25
Exactly! Democrats who've supported him know what's on the line and care about this country. BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #33
Yeah, a mass of people in Philly during July in order to hear geek tragedy Jun 2016 #42
"All Power to the Superdelegates" isn't exactly a ringing battle cry either, lol. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #45
Clinton is destroying Trump already without his endorsement. BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #16
By all accounts, since the attack in Orlando, Hillary has been very presidential, Bernie? Not hardly tonyt53 Jun 2016 #26
Many of us realized this prior to the NY debate. grossproffit Jun 2016 #27
I knew this about him in June 2015 when I decided he's not the Democratic candidate I wanted to BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #35
No indication he will endorse after July either. geek tragedy Jun 2016 #41
I'm sure it's so he can keep going with his fundraising. It's always about the $$$. TeamPooka Jun 2016 #46
What excuse will he use to ask for donations this time? Her Sister Jun 2016 #50
His call with supporters tomorrow is titled "The Revolution Continues" TeamPooka Jun 2016 #52
Maybe he'll never endorse, I wouldn't hold my breath for August either SharonClark Jun 2016 #48
I'm thinking "never" is the correct answer. Koinos Jun 2016 #49
History will not remember Sanders kindly, if he doesn't endorse Hillary caquillo Jun 2016 #54
Totally agree with you Fresh_Start!! nt eastwestdem Jun 2016 #51
Its time move on without him jimw81 Jun 2016 #57
We already did. Hillary is 12% up in the polls and he and his following are.... Walk away Jun 2016 #59
I saw he's been given a choice continue or lose speaking time at convention. Historic NY Jun 2016 #60
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