The presidential race is a distraction - we need to focus on electing liberals and progressives

[Cronus Protagonist]

Obama wins the residency. Take it for granted. Now, how do we get what we want? Elect lefties into the congress and senate.

Do that and watch Obama kiss OUR asses instead of Boners.

[Vincardog]

1. +1

[Odin2005]

2. Yup

[Le Taz Hot]

3. I'm not sure how that can be done

with the Democratic Party fighting any progressive candidacy tooth and nail. One must be a Useful Puppet in order to have DNC backing.

[BlueToTheBone]

8. We're putting up the most Progressive Democrat I've ever met

He needs your help. Endorse him on DFA
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/campaigns/4286-ken-aden-for-congress
Tell you friends. We need the funds they will give.

Also, donate to the campaign
www.Aden4Arkansas.com

[Le Taz Hot]

18. Well, thanks for the link

but I hardly think a campaign website is really going to be an objective source, do you? If I had any money (I don't), I'm sure I could find a true progressive in California to support.

[TheWraith]

9. Actually, we're probably better off if anyone with so little awareness of facts doesn't "help." nt

[Angry Dragon]

15. That is a really piss poor attitude

Instead of attacking the poster why don't you take the time to educate
The poster is here on DU, it shows they care about democrats
So take the time to show and tell them what they can do to elect
good democrats

The poster made a statement and you did nothing to prove their statement was wrong or misguided.

[Le Taz Hot]

19. Hugs and Kisses to you too, Wraith.

[Cronus Protagonist]

12. That's the real crux of the matter.

And it's what DU ought tttto bbe focussed on.

(gettttttttting a new keyoawrd todfay... sorry.. too mucth to try to correct everything)

[Angry Dragon]

24. Start in the caucuses and precincts

[Autumn]

27. Yeah I know what you mean

We had Romanoff VS Bennet here in CO. A Liberal against a blue dog. Guess who Obama came and campaigned for? Bennet. That was enough to gag a maggot.

[TheWraith]

4. You just HAD to slip in a nasty comment towards Obama, didn't you?

Wasn't enough to post a thread which was primarily accurate and could be applauded by all, so you had to insert a little bile?

[elleng]

5. Ditto

Thanks

[Cronus Protagonist]

7. Wha?

I misspelled Boehner.. iss that what got our knickers in a twist? Sorry I havea stiocky keayoard today - spi9lled soda on itttttttttttttttttt.. this i what i looks like most of he timne I tyope.

[Wait Wut]

14. I was all ready to rec the post until that little dig.

I really don't need our President, or anyone else, to kiss my ass.

[BlueToTheBone]

6. Help us elect the most Progressive Democrat I've ever met

running in Arkansas against Walmart/Steve Womack.
www.Aden4Arkansas.com

Also DFA wants to give money if we get enough endorsement. Go here and vote for Ken Aden
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/campaigns/4286-ken-aden-for-congress

[Cronus Protagonist]

10. Yay! Good idea! Post more links to true progressives here so we can get to work

Hold His feet o he fire.

[BlueToTheBone]

33. Elect him first! n/t

[joshcryer]

26. Good luck! Get out the vote. You'll win. Please post this its own OP!

We have the demographics!

[Demoiselle]

11. And while we're at it, let's pay some attention to state legislatures as well!

[Cronus Protagonist]

13. Now we're talking!

[ewagner]

16. Concur in part and dissent in part

We're learning a valuable lesson from the Repubs...if you can control at least one house of congress, the Presidency doesn't matter...you can gum up the entire works...

therefore...electing liberal and progressives to the house and senate is job #1 ....even if we lose Obama the Presidency will become irrelevant

[jimlup]

21. We actually didn't "learn" this

We didn't expect the republicans to be this belligerent. We underestimated their heartlessness and ability to act irresponsibly if it was in their best interest.

We will not act like that - ever. Because we are literally better people than they are. We actually believe most of the stuff that we say. They don't and don't forget it. They just want theirs. The reason they always accuse us of such outrageous tactics is because those are the tactics which they would use if they were in our shoes. We are not them we are much much better than them. That is a big part of our problem.

[jimlup]

17. I agree but...

I think even in our best case (a senate controlled by non-blue dog democrats) we would still have to force Obama to the left. He is a middle/right democrat in his heart of hearts not a progressive democrat. Sure - he talks a good talk from time to time. He knows the buzz words. But he also knows who butters his bread and he appears to like butter.

[Turbineguy]

20. Recommend

early and often.

[treestar]

22. That's true. We need the Senate to be where it has to be

To get anything through. Your swipe at Obama is untrue, since he would have signed more progressive legislation. He's not "kissing Boner's ass" for pete's sake. Boner has real power in the House, thanks to the 2010 election.

[saras]

23. Wherever judges are elected, work for progressive judges. It pays off, long-term.

They don't have to be wildly progressive, just committed to integrity and law. The races are under-publicized, and your work will go farther. In some cases, the races are nonpartisan, and working for more progressive candidates is less conspicuous. And people can be talked into rejecting ideologue judges somewhat easier than representatives.

If judges are appointed, work on who appoints them.

[bananas]

25. Agree - very important. nt

[RobertEarl]

28. GOTV

Obama coat-tails will be long and fast. the key to doing what you are suggesting will be to make sure there is a great-big-humongous turnout. and make sure the primaries are well attended.

[bemildred]

29. +1.

It's all about the Congress.

[Scuba]

30. Take Obama's re-election for granted? If we do that, he will surely lose. n/t

[leftyohiolib]

31. the president is responible for picking supreme court justices

so while we dont need the presidency to run the government. with the supreme court the way it is everything passed will be lawsuited right up to the supreme court where progressives will lose 5-4. so it's not a distraction it is important

[totodeinhere]

32. Never take anything for granted including Obama's reelection. n/t