We've all known it for a couple of weeks now. Sure, no self respecting Sanders supporter is simply going to accept a loss before any votes have been cast, so, we all get to go through the motions of a primary as if it's still a contest. But it's over. Everyone who is being honest with themselves knows that Hillary has already won. She is going to be the nominee and she is very likely going to win the general and will be the next President.
Personally, I am happy about it. I think Hillary will be like 4-8 more years of Obama and I really couldn't realistically ask for more.
I am genuinely sorry for all of the passionate Sanders supporters who are already going through the stages of grief. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression... and hopefully long before the general... acceptance.
Sanders is as wonderful a candidate as anyone could put their heart and soul into supporting. I would be heart broken if I were supporting him in this primary. I saw him on a show the other night and he's so great that I almost wanted to support him even though I know it's already done.
But I do like Hillary and I look forward to seeing her kick the ass of whichever nutcase or tool the GOP nominate for the general election. I have my hopes set on Trump, because I would love for Hillary to win HUGE and Trump is a glass jaw just waiting to be smashed.
Thu Nov 05, 2015 at 5:57 PM PT: I'm sorry if this diary hurts the feelings of Sanders supporters. You're all wonderful people and you deserve all the credit in the world for supporting such a wonderful candidate. But the truth is that Hillary is going to be our nominee and while it's okay to go through the stages of grief over this loss... it's not okay to let that grief push you into desperate accusations of dishonesty (you all know what I am talking about). That is just going to burn bridges.