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R B Garr

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5. "channeling their grief"

Tue Jun 16, 2020, 11:40 PM

Jun 2020

Sour grapes is exactly what this sounds like. Forcing some worn out talking points that have been voted down over and over. Voters have it figured out. Most know Republicans are the problem.

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NY-16: 'We just need a win': The left unites to take down Eliot Engel [View all] RandySF Jun 2020 OP

Dems MUST fight with eachother? elleng Jun 2020 #1

I's a deep blue district. RandySF Jun 2020 #2

I know. elleng Jun 2020 #4

it's complicated Demonaut Jun 2020 #38

Sharice Davids and 18 others for starters. All challenged by this group..none won Thekaspervote Jun 2020 #3

Stupid mentality DenverJared Jun 2020 #53

"channeling their grief" R B Garr Jun 2020 #5

Politico shouldn't be considered any better a source than Fox mahina Jun 2020 #6

if fox won't hire u there's always politico nt msongs Jun 2020 #7

They keep pulling this shit in deep blue districts-- why not come out here and help us... TreasonousBastard Jun 2020 #8

challenge the enemy vs sabotage a friend nt msongs Jun 2020 #9

Exactly, and they want to undermine without being criticized, R B Garr Jun 2020 #14

+1 crickets Jun 2020 #18

Because supporting the war in Iraq and opposing the Obama/Biden nuclear deal liskddksil Jun 2020 #26

Primaries are healthy for the party madville Jun 2020 #10

And this is how we eat our own. Though I wish they didn't, almost everyone Squinch Jun 2020 #13

Absolutely Nt okaawhatever Jun 2020 #17

and did not support the Obama/Biden nuclear deal with Iran that liskddksil Jun 2020 #25

Safe blue districts is where they SHOULD be happening ibegurpard Jun 2020 #57

Maybe we should eliminate primaries involving incumbants RhodeIslandOne Jun 2020 #11

No,.Did I leave that impression? RandySF Jun 2020 #15

I'm talking about half the folks replying RhodeIslandOne Jun 2020 #16

Yes, let's be the lifetime tenure party BeyondGeography Jun 2020 #19

True rusty fender Jun 2020 #20

32 years is too much for anyone nt liskddksil Jun 2020 #24

Like Nancy Pelosi? DFW Jun 2020 #76

Yes, in my personal opinion. I support term-limits liskddksil Jun 2020 #81

How about this. A candidate keeps wining because he or she is what Blue_true Jun 2020 #51

You're describing a contested primary, many here resent that there even is one BeyondGeography Jun 2020 #52

No, I am contesting the claim by you and a couple others that Blue_true Jun 2020 #69

Committee chairs should have term limits BeyondGeography Jun 2020 #70

I will let others that want to read what was posted about terms. Blue_true Jun 2020 #71

You know what's really funny about that? Bettie Jun 2020 #32

If you're talking about AOC.... RhodeIslandOne Jun 2020 #34

And part of our system is primaries Bettie Jun 2020 #36

Idiots think replacing the Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committe with a middle Squinch Jun 2020 #12

Engel's foreign policy record is pretty troubling particular in supporting liskddksil Jun 2020 #22

These Democratic Leaders are Endorsing Eliot Engel.. many have worked with him & want him Back! Cha Jun 2020 #42

This literally has nothing to do with the Iran nuclear deal that Engel showed terrible judgement liskddksil Jun 2020 #46

So ignore that these Dem Leaders who have worked with Cha Jun 2020 #47

A Democratic House member rusty fender Jun 2020 #21

Yes, it is a safe Dem seat nt liskddksil Jun 2020 #23

Exactly, so why rusty fender Jun 2020 #27

Because they have to ensure that the older white men Bettie Jun 2020 #33

Oh rusty fender.. no one is "losing their shit over it" as you say.. these Dem Leaders are Cha Jun 2020 #43

Apparently you are not rusty fender Jun 2020 #61

I love it when Democratic Leaders like Adam Schiff Endorse Eliot Engel. Cha Jun 2020 #65

Conservatives resist change. jalan48 Jun 2020 #28

Intelligent people resist replacing someone who is getting things done with a Squinch Jun 2020 #29

Elitists think they know what's best for the masses, especially because they view themselves as jalan48 Jun 2020 #30

Or maybe I've been in the community meetings where Engel showed up in the absence of Squinch Jun 2020 #31

Now you're Bashing Dem Leaders with that stale "elitist"? You're calling Aurelia Greene "elitist"? Cha Jun 2020 #45

I'm sure they do. Status quo or nothing! jalan48 Jun 2020 #49

lol.. all you have are these tired insults for our Democratic Leaders. Cha Jun 2020 #50

You keep throwing that around like an insult RhodeIslandOne Jun 2020 #35

Can you think of any current examples that prove the disaster of electing rank amateurs Squinch Jun 2020 #37

What should be the minimum required occupation to get elected to Congress? RhodeIslandOne Jun 2020 #39

As you seem to be so concerned about minimum requirements to hold office... ahoysrcsm Jun 2020 #54

I stated I have no dog in the fight RhodeIslandOne Jun 2020 #55

Thanks for the concern trolling. ahoysrcsm Jun 2020 #58

I'm sorry I think we should be above twerps like Ben Shapiro... RhodeIslandOne Jun 2020 #59

Never listened to them so I wouldn't know what they have to say... ahoysrcsm Jun 2020 #74

Why do we have primaries then if we have an incumbent holding the seat? RhodeIslandOne Jun 2020 #75

Quit trolling. You still haven't answered your own question. ahoysrcsm Jun 2020 #77

Unemployed for all I care. RhodeIslandOne Jun 2020 #82

In answer to your last question. . . DinahMoeHum Jun 2020 #41

Who are you calling "conservatives" jalan? Cha Jun 2020 #44

Those who resist change. jalan48 Jun 2020 #72

No, you're Wrong, jalan. Adam Schiff is NOT a "Conservative". Cha Jun 2020 #73

I've said it before. It needs to be repeated. . . DinahMoeHum Jun 2020 #40

I think I'll go with Clyburn, Clinton and Pelosi. panader0 Jun 2020 #48

It's a primary ibegurpard Jun 2020 #56

Schumer endorses Engel Gothmog Jun 2020 #60

Engel: "If I didn't have a primary, I wouldn't care" melman Jun 2020 #62

Why don't you post the explanation of that few seconds long comment? It isn't what you'd like... George II Jun 2020 #63

I haven't seen it melman Jun 2020 #64

Well I've posted it three or four times, probably more, so I'm sure you saw it. George II Jun 2020 #66

I didn't melman Jun 2020 #67

If I posted something that was misleading or incorrect, I'd certainly care about the real story. George II Jun 2020 #68

Well said. OnDoutside Jun 2020 #78

Why are they going after Engel? pnwmom Jun 2020 #79

He's one of the top progressive Representatives in the House according to that site.... George II Jun 2020 #80