“We’re not a movement where I can snap my fingers and say to you or to anybody else what you should do, that you should all listen to me. You shouldn’t. You make these decisions yourself,” Sanders replied.

No. But after he loses he could meet with Clinton, they could come out together, she could say she supports many of the same goals he does, he could tell his supporters that he’ll support her and continue to fight in Congress with her to get these things accomplished — but that can’t happen if they don’t vote for her.

He could have a big influence. Instead he’s willing to risk the Republicans sweeping everything.