The Democratic Pledge

I had a simple idea this morning. Whoever wins the Democratic nomination should offer the position of running mate to the loser.

If Bernie Sanders wins, he would find no better Vice President candidate then Hilary Clinton. If Hilary Clinton wins, she would find no better Vice President candidate than Bernie Sanders.

Politics in America are extremely divisive and I think most Americans are tired of the hate and animosity spewed on the airwaves. A Trump candidacy is a real threat which most sane minded folks are rightly scared of. We’re seeing Republicans fall over each other in childish debates that leave me worried for our future. We can do better.

But the Democratic Party doesn’t have to be this way. Democrats could show they are willing to work together. That before even the winner is announced they have decided to come together with what’s best for the country and to show Americans that even former opponents can work hard to bring progress.

If the Sanders and Clinton campaigns make this pledge, I think it would bode well for both campaigns. Humbleness and compromise are key traits for good leadership. Press wise this is a shoe-in for good will. Sanders needs to show he can work with the establishment and Clinton needs to show she can still be progressive.

Whatever Democratic candidate you support, if you think this is a good idea, retweet and share this article. Encourage the Sanders and Clinton campaigns to make the Democratic Pledge and endorse each other as VP running mates.