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2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumSan Francisco Examiner Editorial Board endorses Bernie Sanders for President
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The San Francisco Examiner editorial board on Thursday endorsed U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders for President of the United States in advance of California's primary to take place on June 7. The endorsement accompanied support for a host of ballot propositions affecting families, the state's working class and at-risk populations.
This is the first California presidential primary that has mattered in nearly a half century. This is truly a momentous election for the voters. California might be Sen. Bernie Sanders last stand, but the fact he has made it this far against the Democratic machine that seemed intent to discount his candidacy from the outset speaks to the force of discontent in this country and the feeling, on the Democratic side, that Hillary Clinton is a flawed standard bearer for the party.
The disagreement between Democrats in this race bears some semblance to the troubles on the Republican side, where the rise of Donald Trump as the presumptive nominee is evidence of how broken the GOP has become. But there are very different tensions, too, leading to Sanders surprising and encouraging successes thus far.
Sanders vision for the future of America is optimistic, egalitarian and just. The revolution he speaks of, however distant or far-fetched, is about restoring hope to so many who have assumed the terrors and injustices of modern life were insurmountable. That vision, that government can better peoples lives and root out entrenched corruption and cowardice, deserves our heartfelt support and full-throated endorsement.
Despite Sanders unexpected strength in state contests, the party superdelegate lead that Clinton enjoys means his chances to capture the nomination are slim. If she prevails, Clinton more moderate and hawkish than Sanders, less convincingly passionate about the plight of those who live in poverty and those who struggle against systemic oppression will have to try to unite the party against Trump in November. Sanders has created a meaningful moment in American politics that speaks well for the future of the Democratic party. It is up to us to carry it forward.
Endorsement: Bernie Sanders for Democratic nominee for U.S. President
The endorsement comes at a time of increased volatility in the Democratic Party and process who have thrown their support behind former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, whose favorability ratings are the lowest of any Democratic presidential candidate. Sanders continues to draw record crowds of thousands of supporters as he campaigns throughout the state. He most recently held rallies in Vallejo, San Jose and Carson, adding a surprise stop at a labor rally in San Francisco.
http://www.examiner.com/article/san-francisco-examiner-editorial-board-endorses-bernie-sanders-for-president
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San Francisco Examiner Editorial Board endorses Bernie Sanders for President (Original Post)
Uncle Joe
May 2016
OP
I didn't realize we still had the Examiner. Is it online only now? nt
anotherproletariat
May 2016
#1
You must be thinking of SF's main paper, the Chronicle. The Examiner is only M, W, F
anotherproletariat
May 2016
#10
The California Primary doesn't matter this year. That is complete nonsense. nt
BootinUp
May 2016
#14
anotherproletariat
(1,446 posts)1. I didn't realize we still had the Examiner. Is it online only now? nt
Uncle Joe
(58,562 posts)5. I researched it but the latest information I can find is it being a
free daily paper published Sunday through Friday.
On February 24, 2003, the Examiner became a free daily newspaper and is now printed Sunday through Friday.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_San_Francisco_Examiner
I don't know whether it's online or not.
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)9. Nope. And I pick it up every day to do the NY Times crossword puzzle.
anotherproletariat
(1,446 posts)10. You must be thinking of SF's main paper, the Chronicle. The Examiner is only M, W, F
And is considered a tabloid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_San_Francisco_Examiner
Retrograde
(10,184 posts)12. It's a free tabloid
with a little local news. I pick it up to do the puzzles while waiting for the train.
highprincipleswork
(3,111 posts)2. Go Bernie Go! Let's win California!
KoKo
(84,711 posts)3. Recommend..
pmorlan1
(2,096 posts)4. Woo Hoo
Full-throated endorsement! After all the shit that has happened since NV I would encourage all Bernie supporters to read this to help recharge your batteries. This is a good one.
This is the first California presidential primary that has mattered in nearly a half century. This is truly a momentous election for the voters. California might be Sen. Bernie Sanders last stand, but the fact he has made it this far against the Democratic machine that seemed intent to discount his candidacy from the outset speaks to the force of discontent in this country and the feeling, on the Democratic side, that Hillary Clinton is a flawed standard bearer for the party.
babylonsister
(171,111 posts)6. There's a money quote; thanks. nt
MelissaB
(16,420 posts)7. It sure it!
Barack_America
(28,876 posts)8. Wow. This is amazing news!
reddread
(6,896 posts)11. nice
EndElectoral
(4,213 posts)13. K&R
BootinUp
(47,222 posts)14. The California Primary doesn't matter this year. That is complete nonsense. nt
Dont call me Shirley
(10,998 posts)15. KnR!