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57. In TN our only hope to defeat Marsha Blackburn is moderate Democrat

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Wed Mar 14, 2018, 11:22 PM

Mar 2018

Former Phil Bredesen, successful businessman who was elected by getting Rs and Indies to vote for him.

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Are "Conservative Democrats" good or bad for the Democratic Party? [View all] kentuck Mar 2018 OP

Left leaning moderate is now conservative. JFC. LexVegas Mar 2018 #1

Some think 16 means that the 'establishment' lost and now we need a universal message, and very Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #70

Which conservative issues did Lamb run on? leftstreet Mar 2018 #2

gun control is the only one I can think of marylandblue Mar 2018 #6

He is for background checks...he is a fine candidate and the kind we need to win. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #29

Background checks poll at around 90%, so that's a winner marylandblue Mar 2018 #34

He can't in that district... so Background checks is a start. What would you get from a Republican? Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #49

I'm fine with that marylandblue Mar 2018 #55

And the only way to take back Congress is with moderates. If you look at the map, it is clear. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #71

I keep saying this same thing. MOST Democrats ARE moderates. Gotta make room for 'em. tonyt53 Mar 2018 #106

I couldn't agree more. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #107

Excepting some social issues (gay marriage),Moderate Dem in 2018 equals Moderate GOP in 1978 Fiendish Thingy Mar 2018 #118

How long have you been living in that cave? The issues you listed ARE what Democrats want. tonyt53 Mar 2018 #133

Been there, done that Fiendish Thingy Mar 2018 #134

AT this point if a democrat has to wear a pink leotard Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #128

Background checks poll at 90% and we cant get them passed. Get it? Squinch Mar 2018 #89

Conor Lamb is pro-choice FakeNoose Mar 2018 #91

Any politician who would legislate anti-choice Freddie Mar 2018 #127

The question of what some call identity politics is a factor here. David__77 Mar 2018 #3

It is a win lose thing...I can accept a guy who personally opposes abortion but believes in Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #72

The only way we will defeat Trump is a coalition of left and center marylandblue Mar 2018 #4

Someone posted 'Dems, cobbling together....' sprinkleeninow Mar 2018 #62

Yes, it is the only way. We won't get everything we want, but we will get some good stuff. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #73

complicated. there have to be some lines - equality in all respects, women's rights, more. NRaleighLiberal Mar 2018 #5

He ran on economic issues marylandblue Mar 2018 #10

I'm talking about in general - as far as PA, agreed. NRaleighLiberal Mar 2018 #20

Interesting, that... MountCleaners Mar 2018 #86

It doesn't matter what our party 'stands for' if we don't have a majority. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #31

+1 Iahotdog Mar 2018 #51

It also doesn't matter if we have a majority if they don't vote Ferrets are Cool Mar 2018 #98

If they vote with the Democrats most of the time...it sure beat a GOP type who never votes with us. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #110

I would have voted for Lamb, just as I voted and campaigned for Doug Jones here Ferrets are Cool Mar 2018 #114

Me too...and they will most of the time I think...but they won't all of the time...they are from Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #119

Me too...but he had a reason as he hails from a red state...some on our side in safe states and Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #125

The party platform states clearly what we stand for, and our goals. ehrnst Mar 2018 #105

The word 'conservative' has been misused for years, elleng Mar 2018 #7

I don't really think what kind of Democrat he is as long as he votes with fellow Democrats. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2018 #8

Thank you! CaliforniaPeggy...n/t Upthevibe Mar 2018 #59

Agreed. There is also no such thing as a perfect political party. democratisphere Mar 2018 #61

You cut to the Chase...indeed that is what we need...the truth is we need warm bodies to Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #74

I hate guns, gunners, and positions that enable any of that. I am thrilled Conor Lamb won even as Stinky The Clown Mar 2018 #9

It is what it is still_one Mar 2018 #11

Post removed Post removed Mar 2018 #12

I don't know if you've seen this thread, but it will enlighten you as to Conor Lamb's positions: CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2018 #14

Both Proud liberal 80 Mar 2018 #13

Which we will never do without moderate Democrats like Lamb...hold either branch of Congress Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #32

All politics is local. herding cats Mar 2018 #42

Oh please...we won PA because Trump is disliked and Democrats were energized. They Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #46

Im not disagreeing with you. herding cats Mar 2018 #50

Sorry... I misunderstood...yes I advocate for Howard Dean's strategy. I was a Deaniac too...love Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #52

I thought so! herding cats Mar 2018 #54

I agree...get the most liberal people you can in district where they can win...but we absolutely Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #68

The 50 state strategy dansolo Mar 2018 #64

That is true...I will never understand why that was done. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #67

I get what you are saying now...yes not nationalizing elections helps tremendously. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #69

Dont get me wrong Proud liberal 80 Mar 2018 #58

We are limited in the majority...no doubt, but I think there are broad areas of agreement. And the Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #76

IMO not good, but sometimes needed mvd Mar 2018 #15

They should run in district that fit their ideology ...not in red districts. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #33

They should run. I fully support this! herding cats Mar 2018 #47

That's pretty much what I think mvd Mar 2018 #53

I agree. herding cats Mar 2018 #56

No problem! Really enjoyed the posts mvd Mar 2018 #132

In moderate states like Virginia...some true progressives ran in districts that it appeared they Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #77

The fact that even the furthest right Democratic in the House or Senate votes with us about 75% mythology Mar 2018 #16

Don't think this is accurate PDittie Mar 2018 #122

Lala Labeling tirebiter Mar 2018 #17

He seems like a moderate Democrat to me. kentuck Mar 2018 #19

My belief is that: Hayduke Bomgarte Mar 2018 #18

Id prefer a radical leftist Nevernose Mar 2018 #21

Right. But that stuff must stay local and the I hope the Party.. mvd Mar 2018 #39

I think Virginia offers us an example of how true progressives can win in moderate states. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #79

The narrower range of people we "allow" the smaller share of the population we appeal to. Binkie The Clown Mar 2018 #22

Well said, Binkie! kentuck Mar 2018 #26

Excellent post. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #35

Best post of the night. GulfCoast66 Mar 2018 #43

+10000 Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #80

Any "conservative democrat" is better than any republican. X_Digger Mar 2018 #23

In a two-party dominated political system Zambero Mar 2018 #24

so true...we have gotten some of the best most important legislation this way...going back to Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #81

What "middle" are the Republicans "inclusive" of shanny Mar 2018 #103

They encompass no middle Zambero Mar 2018 #117

The Republicans have been kicking our butts for decades shanny Mar 2018 #124

Lamb runs as a young Joe Biden & Docreed2003 Mar 2018 #25

+100 kentuck Mar 2018 #27

TY Docreed2003 Mar 2018 #28

Yep...he is like Sherrod Brown and Tim Ryan. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #36

You rocked it! 👊 sprinkleeninow Mar 2018 #63

He doesn't sound like Bernie. But they really aren't much different if you look at their platforms kcr Mar 2018 #120

Oh I agree a thousand percent... Docreed2003 Mar 2018 #121

I will accept all Democrats. apcalc Mar 2018 #30

+100 Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #37

If it comes to pass, Will my Rep vote to impeach NotASurfer Mar 2018 #38

Maybe not...but we can get Trump out in 20 if we work at it. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #40

That would be like a Sheriff that declined to go after the bank robbers because... kentuck Mar 2018 #41

Yes it is. GulfCoast66 Mar 2018 #44

I agree. There is no point in impeachment without conviction. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #82

If you don't have the votes to convict than what? Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #48

Well, I am represented by a conservative Democrat and I am damned thankful for him. Still In Wisconsin Mar 2018 #45

100 percent agree! lkinwi Mar 2018 #85

Winner! FakeNoose Mar 2018 #94

In TN our only hope to defeat Marsha Blackburn is moderate Democrat redstateblues Mar 2018 #57

I hate that woman...every time she opens her mouth... I turn off the TV. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #126

See CaliforniaPeggy Post #8.... Upthevibe Mar 2018 #60

Like Lieberman RandiFan1290 Mar 2018 #65

You ever consider that if we had not primaryed Lieberman...we might Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #84

How childish. nt RandiFan1290 Mar 2018 #92

Childish? Ok whatever. What did primarying Lieberman give us in terms of policy? Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #112

If you want to win elections Trumpocalypse Mar 2018 #66

We have to have candidates who fit the district/state. Vinca Mar 2018 #75

Location, location, location. Funtatlaguy Mar 2018 #78

Even leaving aside the already mentioned arguments Hav Mar 2018 #83

I am a Democrat and quite liberal...but I hate so called free trade... I live in Ohio Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #87

You replied just as I wanted to self-delete so I'll leave it Hav Mar 2018 #90

Ok...glad you like him. I am so pleased he won. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #111

ALL F*CKING democrats are good for the party ESPECIALLY conservatives ones where they are needed beachbum bob Mar 2018 #88

They're bad for America zipplewrath Mar 2018 #93

You think if we take back congress the moderates will meekly go away? GulfCoast66 Mar 2018 #130

If it gets us back in the majority, hell yes! mcar Mar 2018 #95

Political purity is bullshit. DinahMoeHum Mar 2018 #96

"Does it really make a difference so long as he votes with his fellow Democrats 80%-90% of the time? Ferrets are Cool Mar 2018 #97

They're integral to being the big tent party of America. Hortensis Mar 2018 #99

+1000 TheSmarterDog Mar 2018 #102

I've been saying this for years.... vi5 Mar 2018 #100

Back when I was growing up in the 70s NewJeffCT Mar 2018 #101

As long as their goals align with the platform they are better than the most liberal of Rs. ehrnst Mar 2018 #104

A more operative question: mn9driver Mar 2018 #108

If they aren't bought by the same money the Republicans are, they're good for the party. Orsino Mar 2018 #109

Yes. H2O Man Mar 2018 #113

who is the "Conservative Democrats" ? stonecutter357 Mar 2018 #115

Joe Biden seems to think some are worth endorsing ehrnst Mar 2018 #116

Good, both in the short and long term. cemaphonic Mar 2018 #123

I really don't buy the narrative of "conservative Conor Lamb" Tarc Mar 2018 #129

I am conservative on many issues but not enough to make me vote for any republican.The Democratic demosincebirth Mar 2018 #131