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Demsrule86

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53. Well we have a fullthroated endorsement this year...and all I hear are complaints. I hope it helps

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Mon Aug 17, 2020, 06:19 PM

Aug 2020

with Ohio.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican John Kasich trade barbs before they both speak at the Democr [View all] mfcorey1 Aug 2020 OP

They are both right. murielm99 Aug 2020 #1

LOL CrispyQ Aug 2020 #2

The idea behind the invites, was for a 'net gain of votes in November'. empedocles Aug 2020 #19

AOC is a member and representative of the Democratic Party and has a voice in it. She will LizBeth Aug 2020 #12

Kaisch is there because he is running in 2024, former9thward Aug 2020 #22

I am sure. So he has to be reminded of his place and I think AOC is a good one to remind him. LizBeth Aug 2020 #36

Kaisch is there because we hope it will help us with Ohio. If he has other ambitions that isn't still_one Aug 2020 #45

This insanely hurts him in 2024 Polybius Aug 2020 #89

Maybe. former9thward Aug 2020 #96

Even if that happens, Biden will probably get at least 1 to 3 SC Justice picks Polybius Aug 2020 #97

You think only members of the Democratic Party should speak? George II Aug 2020 #74

I KNOW a Republican does NOT have a voice of our Democratic Party. Fuck them. I am all LizBeth Aug 2020 #80

I Was Kinda Thinking the Same Thing: The_Counsel Aug 2020 #13

No, they aren't and fuck Kasich for taking a swipe at one of our members as a guest in our house Maven Aug 2020 #16

Absolutely agree! Backseat Driver Aug 2020 #38

Thank you. Kid Berwyn Aug 2020 #63

+1000 Celerity Aug 2020 #65

K&R SharonClark Aug 2020 #87

How dare Kasich tell AOC whether she's a good Democrat or not. Doremus Aug 2020 #21

One is a liberal and one is most decidedly not. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #31

You know why Kaisch is there, and it is for one reason only, in hopes to convince republicans and still_one Aug 2020 #48

Oh my . . . Iliyah Aug 2020 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author redstatebluegirl Aug 2020 #4

Wait. He attacks her, and she's to blame for simply responding? Sympthsical Aug 2020 #26

+1000 Celerity Aug 2020 #68

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez should remember her place. Mariana Aug 2020 #81

Then maybe the DNC VIPs should have prepared a convention for DEMOCRATS Doremus Aug 2020 #29

I totally agree. While they're at it ,Bernie Sanders , who is not a Democrat octoberlib Aug 2020 #34

... NurseJackie Aug 2020 #61

How about we support the Dem over the Republican asshole? Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #32

So the Democratic Woman Representative should STFU when publicly attacked by a Republican? Voltaire2 Aug 2020 #49

Go fuck yourself, Kasich. AOC: We can build bridges & not lose sight of our values. demmiblue Aug 2020 #5

"We can build bridges & not lose sight of our values." Erm...and then rises to the bait, to kick out OnDoutside Aug 2020 #23

Shoo, you don't live here. demmiblue Aug 2020 #66

Shoo yourself, I contribute to this site and have as much interest OnDoutside Aug 2020 #76

Nah, it really wasn't. demmiblue Aug 2020 #77

Yah, it was really. OnDoutside Aug 2020 #100

Rises to the bait, to kick out...? Caliman73 Aug 2020 #75

But women aren't supposed to do that, especially young women. Mariana Aug 2020 #83

This. 👆 JudyM Aug 2020 #99

Kasich can be as useful a tool as he can be theaocp Aug 2020 #6

How does a fucking Republican get to determine who represents the Democratic Party? Sanity Claws Aug 2020 #7

Some "dems" are gobbling it up. demmiblue Aug 2020 #9

It's amazing Maven Aug 2020 #18

What I find most strange is the fact that many of the AOC haters don't... demmiblue Aug 2020 #69

The Michelle Caruso-Cabrera (AOC's primate opponent) wing of the party. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2020 #44

WTFF??? Faux pas Aug 2020 #8

These Republicans have to know their place. The created this, each one. Regardless of Kasich LizBeth Aug 2020 #10

Yes: Kasich is anti-choice; and he's endorsing a candidate who's pro-choice. brooklynite Aug 2020 #11

He's endorsing his own 2024 run Sympthsical Aug 2020 #33

who cares what his plans are, we are using him to try and capture Ohio, not his political ambitions still_one Aug 2020 #52

I care that we continue to perpetuate the myth of 'Kasich the moderate' Maven Aug 2020 #56

He is talking against trump, and telling people vote for Biden/Harris, I am ok with that still_one Aug 2020 #59

Virulent anti-woman people are super moderate! Sympthsical Aug 2020 #64

Indeed. progressoid Aug 2020 #98

Endorsing a Democrat for President kills any chance at being president for him JI7 Aug 2020 #70

Him speaking tonight at our convention has enraged Republicans Polybius Aug 2020 #90

And AOC is a Dem, so she gets my support in this. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #35

and that is the way it should be. Kaisch is there for one reason only, and that is to try and still_one Aug 2020 #54

Yes and she is 100% right Maven Aug 2020 #58

How good of him not to demand policy concessions before appearing on our stage. nt Doremus Aug 2020 #37

Seems pretty dumb to give a Republican a prime speaking spot at the DNC Luciferous Aug 2020 #14

I sure hope Kasich speech does not freaking backfire. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #15

I'm an old white guy from Montana. mjvpi Aug 2020 #17

I Hope The Dems Screened Kasich's Speech And Have Their Hand..... global1 Aug 2020 #20

I'm not entirely surprised Left-bashers are at the convention Sympthsical Aug 2020 #24

Agreed. Niagara Aug 2020 #72

Not cool. Crunchy Frog Aug 2020 #25

I prefer Democratic National Conventions that don't have Republican speakers. CentralMass Aug 2020 #27

What kind of person.......... MyOwnPeace Aug 2020 #28

We already knew how little respect Mr. Kasich has for women. Mariana Aug 2020 #79

Where was John Kasich and the other Johnny come-latelys in 2016 liskddksil Aug 2020 #30

Kasich did not support Trump in 16...said he didn't vote for him. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #42

Whatever. Anything less than a full-throttled endorsement of Hillary was not meeting the moment nt liskddksil Aug 2020 #47

Well we have a fullthroated endorsement this year...and all I hear are complaints. I hope it helps Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #53

Yeah, he's "on our side now"................... MyOwnPeace Aug 2020 #84

Just say no to Republican lite. jalan48 Aug 2020 #39

And this is why she has a taped 60 second appearance. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #40

Support the Republican over the Democrat. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #41

I support a positive convention with no controversy are arguing...Trump is the enemy and anyone Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #55

The Republican came in swinging. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #60

Absolutely, no controversy. Let's go after Trump. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #62

She doesn't understand that she doesn't need to respond to everything Awsi Dooger Aug 2020 #46

"Swing voters do not appreciate that type of personality in a female candidate." - Awsi Dooger Mariana Aug 2020 #50

She doesn't need swing voters in her district. JI7 Aug 2020 #67

Wow - you've got that right......... MyOwnPeace Aug 2020 #85

Some older (boomer) voters may hold such outdated concepts of women but radius777 Aug 2020 #101

He figured it was safe to attack her by name Mariana Aug 2020 #104

So how do you feel about Whitmer saying "motherf-----", hmm? cwydro Aug 2020 #105

Screw Kasich budkin Aug 2020 #43

This DeminPennswoods Aug 2020 #73

I get why they're doing it...doesn't mean I'll watch Kasich or the other repubs on the schedule. n/t cynatnite Aug 2020 #51

Exactly. He isn't there for you or me, he is there to try and get republicans and independents to still_one Aug 2020 #57

A similar spat broke out back in 2018 between her and Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth..... George II Aug 2020 #71

Got some evidence for that assertion? liskddksil Aug 2020 #92

Yes. George II Aug 2020 #93

Nothing but an extremist working out his personal hatred of trump and Raine Aug 2020 #78

AOC 1, Kasich 1 Dirty Socialist Aug 2020 #82

Kasich the Rethug absolutely IS an "anti-choice extremist", so no, not a draw at all Celerity Aug 2020 #86

Here's what he said in the interview. lapucelle Aug 2020 #88

Kasich the union-busting, forced birther RW Republican extremist can go sod off Celerity Aug 2020 #91

"Hate it if you want but John Kasich gave a good speech for Joe." lapucelle Aug 2020 #94

At the end of the day, he is just another Republican rotter, with the same agenda as Rump and the Celerity Aug 2020 #95

Kasich is anti-choice, so he can already fuck the fuck off. Withywindle Aug 2020 #102

FUCK Kasich HAB911 Aug 2020 #103