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Yavin4

(35,357 posts)
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:26 AM Apr 2016

At this point, shouldn't BS and his supporters be more focused on getting Dems elected to congress

Now that his run for the nomination is all but over, wouldn't a better use of his time and resources be deployed to see that other like-minded Dems get elected to federal and state offices?

Just a thought.

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At this point, shouldn't BS and his supporters be more focused on getting Dems elected to congress (Original Post) Yavin4 Apr 2016 OP
I am. That's why I'm donating every month to Tim Canova. arcane1 Apr 2016 #1
+1 casperthegm Apr 2016 #4
All -one- of them? brooklynite Apr 2016 #5
If you don't mind sharing are you supporting Tim Canova? think Apr 2016 #14
No - for the same reason I didn't support Donna Edwards... brooklynite Apr 2016 #24
I'm putting mine on Senate seats only tonyt53 Apr 2016 #26
He's running against DWS. PyaarRevolution Apr 2016 #37
Do you actually know what the head of the DNC does? brooklynite Apr 2016 #42
ClintonPuppet to be more precise aurelius2112 Apr 2016 #57
Thanks. Glad to see your supporting Teachout. think Apr 2016 #38
Now, now ... There are far more than that. And, we should not discourage Bernie supporters from ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2016 #31
And how's he doing in the polls? MineralMan Apr 2016 #9
FL primaries are in August... glowing Apr 2016 #27
That's pretty much what I'm thinking. MineralMan Apr 2016 #33
I am doing the same ...get rid of debbie! angstlessk Apr 2016 #43
Yes, of course. JaneyVee Apr 2016 #2
No problem Hill will pull them in on her coat tails. Autumn Apr 2016 #3
Congress? What's that? Who cares about Congress? MineralMan Apr 2016 #6
Yes. The Hillary Victory Fund will shine the way.... think Apr 2016 #16
You'd think so! Seems logical to me ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #7
I'll certainly be voting for Feingold. But not Hillary. MillennialDem Apr 2016 #8
Well Sen. Feingold Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #44
Maybe Hillary could give a reason to vote for her besides "not Trump" and adopt some MillennialDem Apr 2016 #48
We are, and we have been. raging moderate Apr 2016 #10
We just won't be voting for Dinos. artislife Apr 2016 #11
We always do that, which is why everyone who represents me at any level is Democratic Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #12
Keyboard warriors have better things to do Blue_Adept Apr 2016 #13
Who said they aren't focused on that? LWolf Apr 2016 #15
Gee, thanks for telling us what YOU think we should be doing but dana_b Apr 2016 #17
and who says they aren't? nt G_j Apr 2016 #18
Depends on the Democrat. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #19
Problem is, just slapping a "D" behind your name doesn't automatically mean NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #20
Take Bernie Sanders, for instance. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #30
Touché Bobbie Jo Apr 2016 #34
:-) NurseJackie Apr 2016 #36
+1 lanlady Apr 2016 #50
just a thought ibegurpard Apr 2016 #21
+1 farleftlib Apr 2016 #49
Bravo!!! coyote Apr 2016 #63
More than what? Orsino Apr 2016 #22
I really do not think he or his followers really understand tonyt53 Apr 2016 #23
We understand, we just have different goals Rebkeh Apr 2016 #29
This. ThePhilosopher04 Apr 2016 #40
And while you support the big banks because you like their wealth, we are rhett o rick Apr 2016 #47
It depends on their tactics. The stuff they tried in the primary, which didn't even work there... IamMab Apr 2016 #25
Bernie Bros? Hill Bots? Offensive, Abusive and OTT. Edit your post. n/t 2banon Apr 2016 #55
I am. KPN Apr 2016 #28
It makes sense to registered Democrats. FarPoint Apr 2016 #32
...."all but over" Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #35
sorry just cause someone has a D behind their name dont mean they are a worthwhile progressive boomer55 Apr 2016 #39
True progressives. ThePhilosopher04 Apr 2016 #41
^^^^THIS^^^^ aurelius2112 Apr 2016 #58
Some will, many won't. Codeine Apr 2016 #45
Do you expect us to just give up? I guess that's your behavior but not ours. rhett o rick Apr 2016 #46
We have alot passion! That will not be silenced! aurelius2112 Apr 2016 #59
Progressives will continue to fight against the oligarchy and their Democratic minions. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #60
Another day (actually another hour), same old shit. morningfog Apr 2016 #51
Supporting corporate friendly Democrats who will cooperate with the GOP guillaumeb Apr 2016 #52
At this point we have California in front of us. And Delegates to Elect 2banon Apr 2016 #53
Agreed runaway hero Apr 2016 #54
Yes, it would be. Let's see if he does something like that The Second Stone Apr 2016 #56
We're multi-tasking, so don't worry about it. Scuba Apr 2016 #61
No! If we elect Bernie we get free college and healthcare for all!!! Adrahil Apr 2016 #62
Nope, we've already worked harder than ever to save the country. It is your turn now. Have fun! nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #64
 

arcane1

(38,613 posts)
1. I am. That's why I'm donating every month to Tim Canova.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:27 AM
Apr 2016

Putting my money on actual progressives

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
24. No - for the same reason I didn't support Donna Edwards...
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:51 AM
Apr 2016

A candidate running for a safe Democratic seat won't receive my money when there are dozens of competitive seats we can shift from the Republicans. I'm currently invested in 22 House and Senate races (plus a mix of Statehouse contests) where we have a chance of pickups. More (including possibly Zephyr Teachout) when their Primaries are over.

 

tonyt53

(5,737 posts)
26. I'm putting mine on Senate seats only
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:56 AM
Apr 2016

I'm putting mine on nine Senate seats. I look at it as one step at a time.

PyaarRevolution

(814 posts)
37. He's running against DWS.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:20 PM
Apr 2016

I think it's worth donating and phonebanking to help him get her thrown out considering the damage she's done to the Democratic party. She acts more like the Dean of a college then the head of the DNC.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
31. Now, now ... There are far more than that. And, we should not discourage Bernie supporters from ...
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:07 PM
Apr 2016

identifying and supporting them.

But we probably should caution them that getting transformational candidates elected, generally, takes more than one election cycle and requires a lot of off-season work.

 

glowing

(12,233 posts)
27. FL primaries are in August...
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:59 AM
Apr 2016

I think because it's DINO Debbie's seat and because she's the DNC, there's been som new about the race even outside of her district. It will be interesting to see how he does against her? She's Jewish and she's in a primarily Jewish district. It's a safe Dem district.

In order for him to win, he would have to do massive voter registration for new voters and fairly quickly, plus make sure the newbies get out to vote. Most of the older retirees already get a ballot in the mail and work relatively easily for their vote.

I don't think he can upset her. I may be wrong, but her election numbers are targeted for strength and she's her voters are fairly well off. If would take grandchildren to change their minds on their votes for Debbie... In my opinion.

Autumn

(44,762 posts)
3. No problem Hill will pull them in on her coat tails.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:27 AM
Apr 2016
Of course we are working on getting other people elected.

MineralMan

(146,192 posts)
6. Congress? What's that? Who cares about Congress?
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:29 AM
Apr 2016

The House and Senate just do whatever the President tells them to do, right?

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
7. You'd think so! Seems logical to me ...
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:29 AM
Apr 2016

... apparently they disagree and have totally different priorities.

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
44. Well Sen. Feingold
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:42 PM
Apr 2016

will be so effective under President Trump. He can vote for the five SCOTUS nominees President Trump is likely to have the opportunity to appoint.

 

MillennialDem

(2,367 posts)
48. Maybe Hillary could give a reason to vote for her besides "not Trump" and adopt some
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 02:28 PM
Apr 2016

of Bernie's positions?

 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
12. We always do that, which is why everyone who represents me at any level is Democratic
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:33 AM
Apr 2016

So I do support outside my own State but of course I can't do nearly what residents of those States can do themselves. Which prompts the question, what State and district is your own, Yavin4?

LWolf

(46,179 posts)
15. Who said they aren't focused on that?
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:36 AM
Apr 2016

I know I am.

Of course, the primaries are not over. I've got almost a month until mine. Sanders has my support all the way to the convention, and I will cast my vote for him with pleasure and determination.

Meanwhile, I am also supporting other non-neo-liberal candidates, and deciding whom to give my vote for Senator in my primary. Merkley gets my vote every time, but he's not up this year. Wyden is, he's got 2 primary opponents, and one of my votes will go there.

The rest getting my support are outside my own state. Canova, for one.

dana_b

(11,546 posts)
17. Gee, thanks for telling us what YOU think we should be doing but
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:36 AM
Apr 2016

nah - we will work on what we want. And his run is NOT over.

See you at the convention!!

#StillSanders

 

lumberjack_jeff

(33,224 posts)
19. Depends on the Democrat.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:38 AM
Apr 2016

I'm hoping that progressives challenge incumbents across the country, and that the state parties are controlled by people who consider this a healthy activity.

 

NorthCarolina

(11,197 posts)
20. Problem is, just slapping a "D" behind your name doesn't automatically mean
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:40 AM
Apr 2016

Democrats will support you.

ibegurpard

(16,685 posts)
21. just a thought
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:41 AM
Apr 2016

Concentrate on getting your influence-peddling, warmongering, 3rd-way presidential candidate elected and don't worry about informing others what they should be doing. She's going to need all the help she can get and then some.

Orsino

(37,428 posts)
22. More than what?
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:44 AM
Apr 2016

More than you see posted to the Primaries group? More than you see on DU?

People working on the primary campaign will of course be faced on helping their candidate win the primary--and less on taking advice from people not involved.

 

tonyt53

(5,737 posts)
23. I really do not think he or his followers really understand
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:48 AM
Apr 2016

Since Bernie has done nothing to help any Democrats get elected to Senate seats, and without a Democrat majority there, nothing will get done, either is is naive, or just doesn't care. He has helped three people running for House seats and that is it. the House will likely not change to Democrat control until 2022, the first election after the 2020 census. This very reason is why Bernie will never get any superdelegates to switch and he may even lose some of that 42 that he has. To be accepted by the team, you have to be a team player.

Rebkeh

(2,450 posts)
29. We understand, we just have different goals
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:02 PM
Apr 2016

It's not about the party, it's about the people. When we can trust the party, we'll be there.

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
47. And while you support the big banks because you like their wealth, we are
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 01:41 PM
Apr 2016

fighting for those suffering. Those that you seem to be able to overlook or convince yourself that they will trickle on the 99%.

 

IamMab

(1,359 posts)
25. It depends on their tactics. The stuff they tried in the primary, which didn't even work there...
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:54 AM
Apr 2016

...would never fly in local elections. People will not put up with local and state candidates that act like Bernie Bros.

I think that if they believe that Bernie's ideas are so popular and have so much support, they should be fielding progressive candidates in economically-depressed Republican districts. Give those people another option, and maybe, just maybe, the message will be received well and those voters will oust their Republican in favor of a progressive.

But if their plan is just to start primarying sitting Democrats, which we saw fail once before with the Tea Party, then I just don't think those people are serious about anything other than their own aggrandizement.

KPN

(15,587 posts)
28. I am.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:01 PM
Apr 2016

Just won't be voting for Hillary in my State's yet to be held primary -- or the GE for that matter. I will be voting for at least one Congressional Democrat in November, not sure about a 2nd at this point -- hoping he gets bumped via primary but doubtful, so likely voting for 2 Dems in November. Also making contributions to one at this point as well as Tim Canova (down with Debbie!).

So what's your point?

 

boomer55

(592 posts)
39. sorry just cause someone has a D behind their name dont mean they are a worthwhile progressive
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:30 PM
Apr 2016

case in point ole HRC....

 

aurelius2112

(60 posts)
58. ^^^^THIS^^^^
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:37 PM
Apr 2016

Truer words were never spoken.

And for me, HRC is not close to being progressive.

Glad he's not a true Dem, this crap is just bat-sh*t crazy stuff coming out of their mouths......
"hold your nose"
"its for the long fight"
"losers should help the winner"
"you may not like her but look who is on the other side"

Very logical type stuff?

Must be the HRC patronizing way, that is swaying me to HRC's camp.


peace!

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
46. Do you expect us to just give up? I guess that's your behavior but not ours.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 01:28 PM
Apr 2016

We will fight you to the convention and beyond.

 

aurelius2112

(60 posts)
59. We have alot passion! That will not be silenced!
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:45 PM
Apr 2016

Bernie 4eva!

They have well um....alot of money to sway the masses.
And by the looks of it, its done a pretty good job of brainwashing some people.
Establishment politics still works like it used to and turns mass media TV watchers into zombies.

HRC gotta love the Citizens United now!

If HRC supporters are not gracious in victory, then there may be a political schism next cycle for Dems.
Progressives and the "Not so Left" Establishment

Progressives never stop pushing for there goals.
Establishment people seem to like to settle for whatever is fed to them. Eat up! Its good for you.... really!


Peace out!

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
52. Supporting corporate friendly Democrats who will cooperate with the GOP
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:09 PM
Apr 2016

in trade deals, cutting Social Security, and allowing the banks to get even bigger?

Or supporting progressive politicians who will work for the 99%?

Electing weak, corporatist Democrats who stand for their own self interests is no solution.

 

2banon

(7,321 posts)
53. At this point we have California in front of us. And Delegates to Elect
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:10 PM
Apr 2016

in our districts for the Convention.

After the Convention we can then give 100% focus and support to down ticket. Some down ticket candidates are easier to piggy back right on to our Bernie campaign they'll be in good stead, good to go.

Some are just getting started, and we'll be working that too.

We can chew gum, walk and talk at the same time.

 

The Second Stone

(2,900 posts)
56. Yes, it would be. Let's see if he does something like that
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:18 PM
Apr 2016

I'll wait and see. Not that I have a choice.

 

Adrahil

(13,340 posts)
62. No! If we elect Bernie we get free college and healthcare for all!!!
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:14 AM
Apr 2016

Bernie will just make it happen because he is so honest and stuff. And birds like him.

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