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In reply to the discussion: NY-16: 'We just need a win': The left unites to take down Eliot Engel [View all]Bettie
(16,781 posts)36. And part of our system is primaries
getting new people in every so often isn't a bad thing. New ideas aren't as scary as some folks seem to think.
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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
Sharice Davids and 18 others for starters. All challenged by this group..none won
Thekaspervote
Jun 2020
#3
They keep pulling this shit in deep blue districts-- why not come out here and help us...
TreasonousBastard
Jun 2020
#8
Because supporting the war in Iraq and opposing the Obama/Biden nuclear deal
liskddksil
Jun 2020
#26
You're describing a contested primary, many here resent that there even is one
BeyondGeography
Jun 2020
#52
Idiots think replacing the Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committe with a middle
Squinch
Jun 2020
#12
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
Oh rusty fender.. no one is "losing their shit over it" as you say.. these Dem Leaders are
Cha
Jun 2020
#43
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
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
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
Well I've posted it three or four times, probably more, so I'm sure you saw it.
George II
Jun 2020
#66
If I posted something that was misleading or incorrect, I'd certainly care about the real story.
George II
Jun 2020
#68
He's one of the top progressive Representatives in the House according to that site....
George II
Jun 2020
#80