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elleng

(141,926 posts) Fri Dec 2, 2016, 07:02 PM Dec 2016

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We need a new Democratic party. By Robert Reich

https://www.facebook.com/RBReich/?fref=ts

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We need a new Democratic party. By Robert Reich (Original Post) elleng Dec 2016 OP

Happy to recommend this post. saltpoint Dec 2016 #1

THANKS! elleng Dec 2016 #2

I think maybe a combination of saltpoint Dec 2016 #3

Yes, I think so too. elleng Dec 2016 #4

That would be an impressive opening four. saltpoint Dec 2016 #5

Sounds good! elleng Dec 2016 #6

See THIS! elleng Dec 2016 #7

saltpoint

(50,986 posts)

1. Happy to recommend this post.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Fri Dec 2, 2016, 07:10 PM

Dec 2016

The article covers important ground. Democrats at all levels of the ballot should give this some serious thought.

elleng

(141,926 posts)

2. THANKS!

Reply to saltpoint (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 2, 2016, 07:12 PM

Dec 2016

saltpoint

(50,986 posts)

3. I think maybe a combination of

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 2, 2016, 07:15 PM

Dec 2016

many old and newer minds, with some innovative, people-oriented thinking, might be a plus.

elleng

(141,926 posts)

4. Yes, I think so too.

Reply to saltpoint (Reply #3)

Fri Dec 2, 2016, 07:16 PM

Dec 2016

I want Elizabeth Warren, Martin O'Malley, Bernie Sanders and Robert Reich actively to participate, among MANY others.

saltpoint

(50,986 posts)

5. That would be an impressive opening four.

Reply to elleng (Reply #4)

Fri Dec 2, 2016, 07:19 PM

Dec 2016

A series of regional summits might work. And maybe right off the bat, decide on a Great Plains city for next cycle's convention.

elleng

(141,926 posts)

6. Sounds good!

Reply to saltpoint (Reply #5)

Fri Dec 2, 2016, 07:33 PM

Dec 2016

Nothing like creative and NEW thinking! NOT something the Dem PTB care for.

elleng

(141,926 posts)

7. See THIS!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Fri Dec 2, 2016, 08:53 PM

Dec 2016

Van Jones on The View yesterday- Interesting discussion

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512638312

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