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nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
1. I am not kidding, but there are a lot of down ballot initiateves that are well
Tue May 24, 2016, 03:58 PM
May 2016

progressive. This strikes me of trying to suppress turnout.

PufPuf23

(9,282 posts)
10. The Clinton campaign and supporters have been trying to suppress turnout
Tue May 24, 2016, 04:23 PM
May 2016

since the beginning of the primary season with little consideration as to damage to Democratic recruitment and down ballot items.

The office of POTUS for Hillary Clinton is the jewel.

No one considered that Hillary Clinton would have viable competition.

Major error by DNC and Democratic establishment yo treat Clinton as an incumbent and presumptive nominee before going through the primary and caucus process.

PufPuf23

(9,282 posts)
13. I agree. Disconcerting how little consideration.
Tue May 24, 2016, 04:36 PM
May 2016

My conclusion is that the neo-liberals would just as soon have the liberals and progressives leave to be replaced by sufficient moderate GOP and independents to win the general election.

There does not seem to be all that much concern about down ticket votes and recruitment of young voters.

The tone is insulting and thus irritating.

They only seem to care about the present and control.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
14. That is my read as well
Tue May 24, 2016, 04:39 PM
May 2016

and they will have issues, perhaps not win, and as usual blame the progressives. This song and dance is old.

 

insta8er

(960 posts)
6. At least I am asking, I am not making it impossible or pull strings so people get disenfranchised.
Tue May 24, 2016, 04:09 PM
May 2016

Because that would make me no better.

 

insta8er

(960 posts)
7. Your comeback..? Tinfoil, proof, conspiracy theories, right wing smears, fox news etc. Just saved
Tue May 24, 2016, 04:10 PM
May 2016

you time for making the post.

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