Hillary Clinton

Nonhlanhla

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14. I agree with this

Fri Jun 10, 2016, 08:53 AM

Jun 2016

Give them time. Bernie ran a scorched earth campaign against Hillary, demonizing her in such ways that it will be difficult for his supporters to turn around. Some never will, and probably never would have voted for her anyway. But already many of his supporters are turning around. Many more still will, especially as the horror of Trump in the White House becomes a more realistic picture for them. Right now they have to process the loss. Most Hillary supporters know the feeling all too well. I was an Obama supporter 8 years ago, and got annoyed with the PUMAS, but back then realized that Hillary's supporters just needed time to process what had happened. In time most did, and we ended up having 8 years of a sane, rational, and indeed quite wonderful president instead of the horror of a McCain/Palin administration. Yesterday's endorsements, and even Bernie slightly more unity voice (although he is clearly not quite there yet), gave me hope that we can do it again. Trump and whatever horror he picks for his VP cannot be allowed to go to the White House. And I think most Bernie supporters know that.

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Hillary supporters and expecting too much too fast from Sanders supporters [View all] realmirage Jun 2016 OP

Thank you for... JSup Jun 2016 #1

Ever had a fight with a family member? realmirage Jun 2016 #2

Oh, definitely... JSup Jun 2016 #25

It will take time. I agree. BainsBane Jun 2016 #3

I think he will, I believe Sanders after DC is going to drop out Legends303 Jun 2016 #18

Thanks. I think you got it exactly right. Arkansas Granny Jun 2016 #4

Yes time and space are what's needed in the days after a loss, heck even after a win! Her Sister Jun 2016 #5

Are you on ricks list of Hillary supporters? stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #6

I don't know how many will ever come around Stuckinthebush Jun 2016 #7

Thanks for the reality check, Stuck. Cha Jun 2016 #9

Good morning Cha. stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #12

You, too.. thanks for your Reality Check and Good Cha Jun 2016 #13

I'd say a lot of Hillary supporters will need time also realmirage Jun 2016 #16

It is a small group wryter2000 Jun 2016 #23

Well on the 16th that won't be a problem here anymore realmirage Jun 2016 #24

Wow, SitB, you articulated my thoughts *exactly*. Nothing to add. BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #28

i completely agree drray23 Jun 2016 #31

I agree that everyone needs space. While it is more difficult for Sanders supporters because they seaglass Jun 2016 #8

Good advice. That's mostly what I do realmirage Jun 2016 #17

Exactly right! DemonGoddess Jun 2016 #21

I just have one suggestion to make to help Sander's people to come to terms with... Walk away Jun 2016 #10

+1 sarae Jun 2016 #15

+1000! DemonGoddess Jun 2016 #22

+ 2000 eom BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #29

Berners are not going to acknowledge that its over until Bernie does liberal N proud Jun 2016 #11

He's just trying to get leverage in negotiating over realmirage Jun 2016 #19

I tend to agree. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #33

Agree with all of that. Political theater is exactly the right word. realmirage Jun 2016 #35

I agree with this Nonhlanhla Jun 2016 #14

I totally agree. Before the convention in 08 realmirage Jun 2016 #20

But Hillary didn't spend her entire campaign attacking the Democratic party. Walk away Jun 2016 #26

She didn't complain ad naseaum about the process being "rigged" either Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2016 #27

No, and yet it's interesting that unity was even more mangled this time of year in 08. realmirage Jun 2016 #34

I have been very quiet on my Facebook page about who I support. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #30

Don't take any shit from anyone. I'm just saying it's normal for the losing side to be realmirage Jun 2016 #32