Who "owns" the Democratic Party --

[Hell Hath No Fury]

and by "owns" I mean who buys it's loyalty via campaign contributions (because that IS how politics works) is my single biggest issue right now, because from that point everything else flows. If the People own the Party then workers' rights, LGBTQ rights, women's rights, POCs rights, and civil rights in general are the driving force for the Party.

Today is May Day. "Matewan" is a great reminder of what political union and Union mean. All Power to the People.

[stonecutter357]

1. Me I "owns" the Democratic Party ...

[tonyt53]

2. One of my favorite movies of all time. Also, I think the Democratic Party is a bit larger than that.

Personally, to me anyway, the Party has been more about inclusiveness and fairness for all than standing for this group or that group. Again, in my opinion, the Party platform last November had something for the groups you mentioned, but left out the group that is the base - the white middle class voters aged 45-65. We tried too hard to make sure some groups were welcomed and supported, but neglected the base that does not need to be reminded about those groups. That group has always felt that everyone was welcome and that everyone should be treated equally.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

3. Something that Chuck Schumer said --

during the election has VIVIDLY stuck with me:

“For every blue-collar Democrat we lose in western Pennsylvania, we will pick up two moderate Republicans in the suburbs in Philadelphia, and you can repeat that in Ohio and Illinois and Wisconsin.”

So, how'd that work out for you, Chuck??

The Democrats are in danger of becoming a national Party with no State/local gains. Return to the Party of the People -- all People -- and you may have a chance.

[SHRED]

4. Opensecrets.org

A good place to check.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

5. A very good resource --

and one I use frequently. I am a firm believer in the "You got to dance with them what brung you" theory of politics.