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92. Mahalo, lapucelle, for explaining the Democratic Party. There are

Sun Aug 26, 2018, 05:53 PM

Aug 2018

some really weird ideas out there about what the Dem Party is all about. I can't imagine who's putting those thoughts in their heads?

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538: What the rise of Kamala Harris tells us about the Democratic Party [View all] pnwmom Aug 2018 OP

K&R ismnotwasm Aug 2018 #1

K&R Tarheel_Dem Aug 2018 #2

Most important thing, she is a Democrat, and is proud to identiy as a DEMOCRAT still_one Aug 2018 #3

Hear Hear! fallout87 Aug 2018 #26

Kamala Harris has an excellent strong foundation Cha Aug 2018 #36

No, the most important thing is her character, her stands on the issues, and her electability. LiberalLovinLug Aug 2018 #76

I do not want people who don't want to be Democrats using the Democratic Party for their own still_one Aug 2018 #79

I'm willing to embrace the exception to the rule...if the exception is worth it LiberalLovinLug Aug 2018 #81

Please spare me the bullshit of diversity as the Jill Steins and Susan Saradons's, and those other still_one Aug 2018 #86

Um.....since when was Sarandon or Stein even mentioned? LiberalLovinLug Aug 2018 #108

I never mentioned Bernie in my post. I was referring to those self-identified progressives who have still_one Aug 2018 #109

Sorry if I misinterpreted your response LiberalLovinLug Aug 2018 #112

The statement that I do want Democrats determining the future of the Democratic party is true, and still_one Aug 2018 #114

I agree to some degree about confusion around Bernie LiberalLovinLug Aug 2018 #116

I hear you still_one Aug 2018 #118

This message was self-deleted by its author still_one Aug 2018 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author still_one Aug 2018 #88

Nope! He is not my stubborn old fool. leftofcool Aug 2018 #102

She has the most liberal voting record of any Democrat (or Independent) in the Senate NewJeffCT Aug 2018 #119

Great by me LiberalLovinLug Aug 2018 #120

So is Joe Manchin. He voted to confirm Gorsuch for the stolen seat. Jim Lane Aug 2018 #97

Don't push the BS. We wouldn't have lost two SC nominees if those self-identified still_one Aug 2018 #104

Criticism of Joe Manchin is not refuted by yet another blast at Jill Stein. Jim Lane Aug 2018 #113

My added point was the lipinski open primary, where because of that open primary lipinski won over still_one Aug 2018 #115

who said to vote for them because they are a woman ? JI7 Aug 2018 #4

No woman ever. So it was a very strange thing for him to say, I think. n/t pnwmom Aug 2018 #9

That's Exactly The Point I Was Going To Make Me. Aug 2018 #10

Yeah, we know what it is. Cha Aug 2018 #16

Surviving? Me. Aug 2018 #18

Yeah, Thanks! Just got Cha Aug 2018 #20

... Me. Aug 2018 #23

I know what. sheshe2 Aug 2018 #27

BS got that ALL WRONG. Cha Aug 2018 #14

Can I Nominate This? Me. Aug 2018 #19

What a Great OP.. just Cha Aug 2018 #22

Madeleine Albright, for one (among many) Jim Lane Aug 2018 #98

none of that says to support someone just because they are a woman JI7 Aug 2018 #99

Then you and I read the statement differently. (n/t) Jim Lane Aug 2018 #100

saying something she has always said and pointing out the significance women JI7 Aug 2018 #101

You read funny then. Now, please point to these "many" others who... Garrett78 Aug 2018 #103

Sorry, I decline your request to do unpaid research for you. Jim Lane Aug 2018 #110

Nice cop-out but the burden of proof is on you. Garrett78 Aug 2018 #111

I think she's quite charismatic and has a real shot because of that. bettyellen Aug 2018 #5

You want to see turnout like you've never seen before? Nominate Harris in 2020 TeamPooka Aug 2018 #13

Agreed. She's been my choice for over a year now. With Harris, I'm confident we'll crush Trump... Garrett78 Aug 2018 #24

Interesting.. it's taken me Cha Aug 2018 #53

Agreed. fallout87 Aug 2018 #78

She's my favorite at this point Taraman Aug 2018 #6

I'm open to learning more about KH. aikoaiko Aug 2018 #7

I live in NM and I like her a lot. She tops my list comradebillyboy Aug 2018 #77

She's tough as nails. Just what the party needs. dem4decades Aug 2018 #8

She Is Me. Aug 2018 #11

She is my Senator here in CA and I'm going to support her in the primary if she runs. TeamPooka Aug 2018 #12

Same here. Codeine Aug 2018 #15

Just an opinion, but I think she would lose to most any Republican. tonyt53 Aug 2018 #17

I think Kamala would transcend that.. Cha Aug 2018 #25

That is when the vp choice comes into play. xmas74 Aug 2018 #29

With All due respect... fallout87 Aug 2018 #31

Interesting point, but imo far, far too narrow. Hortensis Aug 2018 #45

Sorry but have to correct one point of fact Trumpocalypse Aug 2018 #50

Obama Cartoonist Aug 2018 #59

The Republicans just chose someone who is more "New York" than anyone has been muriel_volestrangler Aug 2018 #60

Kamala H would get my vote leanforward Aug 2018 #21

He is running for mayor of KC xmas74 Aug 2018 #30

When I saw how she questioned the yard gnome gibraltar72 Aug 2018 #28

Kamala has a lot Cha Aug 2018 #33

female Obama. She's got my vote unconditionally. AlexSFCA Aug 2018 #32

One point: Sanders is NOT A DEMOCRAT. Stinky The Clown Aug 2018 #34

You say it like it's a bad thing? icaria Aug 2018 #35

So why are are you here at DEMOCRATIC Underground? Stinky The Clown Aug 2018 #37

Excellent Question! Cha Aug 2018 #39

... NurseJackie Aug 2018 #40

.. Cha Aug 2018 #42

"Octavio"? lapucelle Aug 2018 #71

Our Democratic Party is excellent and is Winning! Sharice Cha Aug 2018 #38

Those were the three highest profile Midwestern primaries in recent weeks. Now what did.... George II Aug 2018 #82

Senator Tammy Duckworth was right as we all knew Cha Aug 2018 #93

Post removed Post removed Aug 2018 #41

It didn't work in 2016. Most of the 3rd party voters ditched the party for the general, pnwmom Aug 2018 #43

It's not a new model at all. It IS the Democratic Party. Hortensis Aug 2018 #46

Excellent post, Hortensis! Cha Aug 2018 #48

Mahalo, Cha. Imagining you cozy and comfy in an easy chair Hortensis Aug 2018 #51

Close! I'm cozy and comfy Cha Aug 2018 #52

Lol. Running in the rain, cozying up in bed. Hortensis Aug 2018 #56

I started running more than 45 years ago. I had only two rules: George II Aug 2018 #83

+++++ exactly but you see if they recognize that the Dem party is already a coalition JHan Aug 2018 #61

What?! The evil Democratic "establishment" is actually our Hortensis Aug 2018 #64

Those who want to work *with* the Party are always welcome; brer cat Aug 2018 #54

In my city, former Greens and Working Family Party members joined our Democratic Town Committee femmedem Aug 2018 #58

Who is "we"? What is a "mother party"? lapucelle Aug 2018 #67

Again. George II Aug 2018 #69

.... ehrnst Aug 2018 #84

Mahalo, lapucelle, for explaining the Democratic Party. There are Cha Aug 2018 #92

Mahalo Cha! lapucelle Aug 2018 #94

Safe and Dry inside Cha Aug 2018 #95

Octavio? mcar Aug 2018 #73

If you don't want to be part of the Democratic party, then go join the party of your choice. The still_one Aug 2018 #91

Hearty kick and rec! My junior Senator is looking better and better all the time. Hekate Aug 2018 #44

K&R! betsuni Aug 2018 #47

Love her! octoberlib Aug 2018 #49

K&R brer cat Aug 2018 #55

Excellent! Kath2 Aug 2018 #57

it's mostly what it says about Kamala Harris bigtree Aug 2018 #62

"But that view never took hold among party activists. Liberal-leaning women were emboldened to talk Cha Aug 2018 #63

I *was* a strong Harris supporter... proglib217 Aug 2018 #65

If she were the nominee you would "probably vote for her." pnwmom Aug 2018 #66

This! mcar Aug 2018 #74

Its called DU for a reason... "probably get my vote" LOL Vote for Jill Stein PROBABLY! winstars Aug 2018 #80

K&R radical noodle Aug 2018 #68

K&R for Kamala. JHan Aug 2018 #70

K&R mcar Aug 2018 #72

K&R Gothmog Aug 2018 #75

K&R PunkinPi Aug 2018 #85

I think she'd be a great choice oberliner Aug 2018 #89

Twitter - baby photo of Kamala and her mom - posted by Kamala today for Womens Equality Day womanofthehills Aug 2018 #90

Wow! Mahalo, woth! Cha Aug 2018 #96

I could support Senator Harris Gothmog Aug 2018 #105

I will support any Democrat. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2018 #106

K&R. ehrnst Aug 2018 #107

I'll raise your Kick! Cha Aug 2018 #117