“He has spent his long career in public service fighting for progressive causes and principles and he has excited millions of voters, especially young people, and let there be no mistake – Senator Sanders, his campaign, and the vigorous debate that we’ve had about how to raise incomes, reduce inequality, increase upward mobility, have been very good for the Democratic Party and for America.
Then Clinton addressed “America” – hoping to grab at least some of the disillusioned GOP voters who are still praying for a reasonable alternative to the presumptive Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump.
“This has been a hard-fought, deeply felt campaign. But whether you supported me, or Senator Sanders, or one of the Republicans, we all need to keep working toward a better, fairer, stronger America.
“Now, I know it never feels good to put your heart into a cause or a candidate you believe in and to come up short. I know that feeling well.”
LOTS of laughter greeted that remark.
“But as we look ahead…. as we look ahead to the battle that awaits, let’s remember all that unites us.
“We are all standing under a glass ceiling right now,” she said. The words were aimed right at the female voters she is hoping to grab — including those who voted for Bernie Sanders and especially those who feel disenfranchised by Donald Trump and the truncated Republican party.
“Barriers can come down. Justice and equality can win… This campaign is about making sure there are no ceilings, no limits on any of us. This is our moment to come together.”
How very … Bernie-esq. Do we hear an echo of the 60’s, perhaps? A call-out to the Youth of America? Maybe to the Aging Formerly Booming Youth of America … Let’s hear a growl for the Gray Panthers in pants suits, hair stylists and all. And don’t forget the Chardonnay.