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Squinch

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30. I think we should be cheerleading for him. He's getting out the message that Trump(R)

Reply to JI7 (Reply #6)

Thu Dec 28, 2017, 09:58 PM

Dec 2017

is impeachable. He's attaching the two words "Trump" and "impeachment" and that attachment is being seen by people who might not otherwise understand how bad Trump(R) is.

This is good messaging. This is the kind of thing we never do well. This is the kind of thing that worms into people's brains, deposits the phrase we want (Trump impeachment) and leaves it there.

Whoever wants to do anything like this should have our support.

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Tom Steyer Has Too Much Money [View all] brooklynite Dec 2017 OP

Unless Democrats take control of the house and senate there is doc03 Dec 2017 #1

I cant see how this activity of Steyers is harmful to Democrats. David__77 Dec 2017 #2

How many political campaigns are going underfunded in favor of a vanity project? brooklynite Dec 2017 #3

That seems to suppose that the alternative is that he would fund them. David__77 Dec 2017 #14

I hope you will be more supportive of his presidency. (eom) StevieM Dec 2017 #23

The money could be better spent building up Democratic Committees across the country. Blue_true Dec 2017 #4

I agree. $20 Million could go a long way in 2018 TexasBushwhacker Dec 2017 #10

I find Steyer pretty craven obviously wants Feinstein's seat stuffmatters Dec 2017 #5

I don't hear him making any promises. He just talks about what a shit pres trump is JI7 Dec 2017 #7

I agree, I think his ads aid our side alot. But I'm keeping a wary eye on him. stuffmatters Dec 2017 #13

I don't think he is running for the Senate. I think he is running for the White House in 2020. StevieM Dec 2017 #24

good point stuffmatters Dec 2017 #32

I would love to see him take Feinstein's seat hueymahl Jan 2018 #35

I don't really see what the problem is JI7 Dec 2017 #6

Me either. In the past he has given money to candidates with good environmental records. FSogol Dec 2017 #9

I'm confused as well. It's his money to spend as he sees fit. He isn't hurting us. n/t Tarheel_Dem Dec 2017 #17

I think we should be cheerleading for him. He's getting out the message that Trump(R) Squinch Dec 2017 #30

a wealthy white guy who can tell the truth JI7 Dec 2017 #33

. Squinch Dec 2017 #34

I read his wiki page and he seems like a decent person. shraby Dec 2017 #8

Most likely, the 2018 elections will be a referendum on Impeachment redstateblues Dec 2017 #11

In which case, well lose... brooklynite Dec 2017 #29

Ah, yes. A Democrat is messaging effectively. We must shoot him down. Squinch Dec 2017 #12

I support Tom Steyer and this campaign to impeach the chump! beaglelover Dec 2017 #15

A Democrat can never have too much money. smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #16

buying democrats to promote him knowing impeachments not happening nt msongs Dec 2017 #18

I dont see a problem. NCTraveler Dec 2017 #19

the email addresses don't make impeachment more likely, but the list DOES 0rganism Dec 2017 #20

Your post makes an interesting point newblewtoo Dec 2017 #26

Some do. Some wealthy people, like Tom Steyer, are dedicated to combating climate change. (eom) StevieM Dec 2017 #28

cool story bro. mopinko Dec 2017 #21

Yeah bathroommonkey76 Dec 2017 #22

I like Tom Steyer a lot but I admit that I am lukewarm on his latest ad. StevieM Dec 2017 #25

Nothing but self promotion, impeachment is not going to happen Raine Dec 2017 #27

Conservative billionaire spends liberally Generic Brad Dec 2017 #31