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Blue_true

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56. Hi Cha.

Fri Jul 13, 2018, 09:34 AM

Jul 2018

There are going to be inter-party primaries on occasion, sometimes we are for the insurgent, sometimes we are not. Like you, I hope Carper wins big in Delaware. But, BOTH of us are supporting an insurgent, against Tulsi Gabbard in Hi, your state. Some may accuse us of hyprocracy in that, I don't think it is. If the Hawaii primary challenge is ok, so is the one in Delaware, I just hope the candidate that I favor pull through.

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NY-14: Working Families Party asked Crowley to run against another Democrat to get off ballot [View all] RandySF Jul 2018 OP

Is WPF asking Cynthia Nixon to run in a different race to Cha Jul 2018 #1

Katie Wilson put her name in for state legislature. joshcryer Jul 2018 #2

Thanks, Josh Cha Jul 2018 #3

Yeah, but Katie Wilson in NY 21 is not at all comparable to NY_20th Jul 2018 #6

Oh yes, I know. joshcryer Jul 2018 #7

lulzd. Voltaire2 Jul 2018 #25

If we lose the Deleware seat as a result of this nonsense...I would give money to a primary Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #29

There's this, too.. I don't know if you've seen it.. Cha Jul 2018 #33

You know, I couldn't put my finger on it, but there was something about her I disliked. LisaM Jul 2018 #76

I knew exactly why.. the way Cha Jul 2018 #106

She's campaigning for Justice Democrats. AtomicKitten Jul 2018 #137

Hi Cha. Blue_true Jul 2018 #56

You make a good point about hypocrisy. Jim Lane Jul 2018 #68

I don't think Gabbard is being primaried because she endorsed Bernie. Blue_true Jul 2018 #103

I'm not addressing the motivation of her challenger. Jim Lane Jul 2018 #108

The challenger is a VERY progressive, longtime democrat. Blue_true Jul 2018 #109

Oh, you "haven't seen hostility to Bernie"? All I can say is that I have. (n/t) Jim Lane Jul 2018 #115

Then, we agree to disagree. nt Blue_true Jul 2018 #121

Hahahahahahaha aidbo Jul 2018 #131

I think it's different.. tulsi won't even debate she's Cha Jul 2018 #105

I don't equate insurgent with Our Revolution. Blue_true Jul 2018 #107

"Furthermore, the staffer says that Corbin Trent, a spokesman for Ocasio-Cortez's campaign, called.. Cha Jul 2018 #4

Looks like we'll be getting a Bernie-esque apology in the morning. joshcryer Jul 2018 #8

She needs to apologize and admit her mistke publicly Cha Jul 2018 #10

Well I hope she's woman enough to apologize. joshcryer Jul 2018 #11

I'll be shocked if she apologizes kcr Jul 2018 #12

She absolutely should reach out to him and apologize. NY_20th Jul 2018 #9

Susan Sarandon DURHAM D Jul 2018 #14

Susan "Trump Enabler" Sarandon strikes again. NY_20th Jul 2018 #15

How many seats are despicable people like Sarandon and the OR organization going to cost us? Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #30

Maybe she is. LisaM Jul 2018 #78

"I am very young so it doesn't matter" in 5 4 3 2 1 grantcart Jul 2018 #73

This is getting ridiculous. NY_20th Jul 2018 #5

We had the best president ever. Initech Jul 2018 #13

Yup. NY_20th Jul 2018 #17

she is worried he will beat her in the GE JI7 Jul 2018 #16

If this is going to be her strategy, Crowley might just win. NY_20th Jul 2018 #18

Yes. She is worried if she can't show in the debates... joshcryer Jul 2018 #19

And he might...there were very few voters in the primary...and I have to wonder how people in her Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #32

No. The concern is that a Republican will win Voltaire2 Jul 2018 #70

It's a narrow track for Crowley to stay in which he refuses to relinquish. AtomicKitten Jul 2018 #138

It is probably not going to matter, but it could. Voltaire2 Jul 2018 #144

So Crowley IS running for Congress Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #20

No RandySF Jul 2018 #21

If he feels it is unethical to run for an office he doesn't intend to serve in Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #22

We've gone round and round this RandySF Jul 2018 #23

I'm not ignoring any facts. Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #24

It seems that running against the Democratic nominee Voltaire2 Jul 2018 #26

Such as being a woman of color Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #35

And having been a Bernie organizer. Nanjeanne Jul 2018 #44

So what? Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #48

Not for me. But it's easy to see some consistent objections by a handful of others. Nanjeanne Jul 2018 #51

Did we read the same articles? Lee-Lee Jul 2018 #31

So he is saying that he does intend to serve in Congress Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #36

Once again, did we read the same article? Lee-Lee Jul 2018 #38

Which says he does intend to serve in Congress Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #39

No, he's not saying that. He actually ran in that primary kcr Jul 2018 #45

So he is still running for congress in that district Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #49

It's like talking to a stoner n/t kcr Jul 2018 #57

Stoners are people too Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #60

You're actually spreading lies about a current Dem representative. He is saying the opposite. bettyellen Jul 2018 #80

No I'm saying that he has every obligation to get off the ballot. Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #87

You said "he is saying" X. And that is a lie. Words matter. bettyellen Jul 2018 #88

They might if Crowley splits the vote. Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #90

You are deliberately mischaracterizing his words. And the GOP has no chance at all in that district. bettyellen Jul 2018 #94

No, he said Democrats should unite and he endorsed AOC. You are just making shit up at this point emulatorloo Jul 2018 #89

I'm not making anything up Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #91

He's not running. He's not campaigning. He endorsed her. I like AOC, here's hoping she'll focus emulatorloo Jul 2018 #92

Actions speak louder than words Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #93

Yes actions speak louder than words. Are there Crowley campaign rally's and speeches? No emulatorloo Jul 2018 #96

And they've asked him to take himself off the ballot Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #97

Maybe he doesn't want to kill himself to make you happy? WFP fucked up. No guarantees in life emulatorloo Jul 2018 #99

He doesn't have to kill himself Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #100

Maybe he doesn't want to take his name off the ballot because he doesn't want to mercuryblues Jul 2018 #102

It's not unethical Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #111

Does that include killing himself or robbing a bank? MichMan Jul 2018 #119

There are other avenues Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #122

It's interesting how that poster's name can be read a few different ways... Squinch Jul 2018 #130

He still has not officially conceded the primary to Alexandria. AtomicKitten Jul 2018 #140

Very odd that he hasn't Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #146

The wording in that is oddly inflammatory. It says WFP has tried for "weeks" R B Garr Jul 2018 #95

You are ignoring facts including that at this point, Ocasios team I ssearxhing for a way to save fac stevenleser Jul 2018 #41

Based on an unnamed Crowley staffer. Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #42

And Ocasios team could easily correct that if it wasnt true. It is and you are pushing incorrect stevenleser Jul 2018 #54

All I'm pushing is support for the Democratic nominee Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #59

Nope, everyone is doing that. You can't hide behind that. nt stevenleser Jul 2018 #63

No Everyone is not doing that Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #64

Yes, they are. You are just choosing not to see it. You are glossing over several inconvenient facts stevenleser Jul 2018 #67

No you are Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #69

Nope, and here is more proof for you. Ocasio is sending paid staffers to ANOTHER STATE stevenleser Jul 2018 #104

That is for a primary in September Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #112

Exactly. And if there was a general election campaign, those staffers would be working it NOW. stevenleser Jul 2018 #132

You must have never worked on campaign before Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #133

In doing so you are saying he should run mercuryblues Jul 2018 #113

Nice try Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #114

The real shame is mercuryblues Jul 2018 #117

Then you're saying Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #118

He has stated he is not actively running mercuryblues Jul 2018 #120

No he can get his name off the ballot Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #123

You are correct MichMan Jul 2018 #47

Or he could take one of several other avenues Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #50

Which avenue would you suggest?...nt SidDithers Jul 2018 #53

Anyone would be fine Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #58

The avenues are listed in the OP... SidDithers Jul 2018 #61

Here is what the Working Families party proposed Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #62

So take votes away from some other Democrat then? MichMan Jul 2018 #65

So you want him to take votes away from Ocasio-Cortez Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #66

No I don't care what he does MichMan Jul 2018 #75

Crowley has an obligation as a party official Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #82

The simplest would be for Crowley to register to vote in Virginia, where he actually lives. (n/t) Jim Lane Jul 2018 #71

Definitely Power 2 the People Jul 2018 #101

He was raised in that district. Didn't her parents R B Garr Jul 2018 #116

+1 OnDoutside Jul 2018 #27

100% Every bit of what you just wrote. nt stevenleser Jul 2018 #40

Well if he won...even if he doesn't serve...she has two years. They will lining up to run against Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #34

Yes it is a terrible situation Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #37

... SidDithers Jul 2018 #43

The WFP has been clear Crowley is refusing to cooperate with taking his name off the ballot. AtomicKitten Jul 2018 #141

This is a controversy she whipped up out of her own ignorance, and it isn't doing her any good. Squinch Jul 2018 #28

And he has no responsibility here? shanny Jul 2018 #83

Who is the candidate? Squinch Jul 2018 #125

So now you are in favor of 3-party runs? Good to know. shanny Jul 2018 #126

And you know perfectly well that's not true. Those who are pulling out that little canard are Squinch Jul 2018 #127

It aint a "canard" if Crowley is on the ballot. shanny Jul 2018 #128

Nothing more to say to you. You know the truth. You are trying to score a point using the lie. Squinch Jul 2018 #129

Thanks for clarifying this issue... SidDithers Jul 2018 #46

The WFP has repeatedly asked Crowley to get off the ballot Nevernose Jul 2018 #74

They were the ones that put him on there MichMan Jul 2018 #77

The claim is this unethical and borderline fraudulent scheme is common kcr Jul 2018 #124

Self-Inflicted Wounds. NCTraveler Jul 2018 #52

Totally self-inflicted. There was a post that she didn't pledge to R B Garr Jul 2018 #79

Dems: There is no way we'll lose this seat... Adrahil Jul 2018 #55

lol NY_20th Jul 2018 #110

Maybe NY should get it's head out of it's ass and repeal this idiotic law MichMan Jul 2018 #72

NY state government has a lot of work to do in that regard. DinahMoeHum Jul 2018 #84

What that law was designed to do AtomicKitten Jul 2018 #135

well, since he has already moved out of state shanny Jul 2018 #81

He hasn't moved out of state oberliner Jul 2018 #134

He lives in northern Virginia and has for years. shanny Jul 2018 #136

No, he doesn't oberliner Jul 2018 #139

... shanny Jul 2018 #142

The Murdoch-owned NY Post is a right-wing tabloid oberliner Jul 2018 #143

... shanny Jul 2018 #145

She should apologize. But I'm growing tired of the punching to the Left wonkwest Jul 2018 #85

The stupidest part of all this is taking WFP seriously at all. yardwork Jul 2018 #86

+1.. It's like they don't know how to run against Republicans. It's R B Garr Jul 2018 #98