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Spazito

(49,755 posts)
35. Actually Joe was a Democrat, a conservative Democrat to be sure...
Fri Nov 13, 2020, 11:31 AM
Nov 2020

and not my favorite one. I was disappointed when Gore chose him and thought it was a mistake but I don't believe he was a "phony Democrat" but, rather, one I didn't often agree with.

Oh, brother! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #1
Only 99.44% pure? Laelth Nov 2020 #4
Sorry to be the one to point this out... but 2020 is much different than 1952. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #14
You don't give yourself enough credit. Laelth Nov 2020 #38
Well... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #42
What you say matters to me, Jackie. Laelth Nov 2020 #46
Thanks. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #49
... mcar Nov 2020 #2
Only on DU can a quote from Harry S. Truman get a facepalm. Laelth Nov 2020 #23
Remember! Control of the committees and even the Squinch Nov 2020 #3
I am not calling for Manchin's resignation ... yet. Laelth Nov 2020 #7
If you DO call for Manchin's resignation, it will be moot as well... brooklynite Nov 2020 #47
Obviously. Laelth Nov 2020 #55
Good. Because we do not lose because of what is wrongly Hortensis Nov 2020 #48
I guess Truman was an idiot then, huh? Laelth Nov 2020 #58
Except you didn't just post his words. MrsCoffee Nov 2020 #71
In the OP, yes. It's 95% Truman's words. Laelth Nov 2020 #76
Indeed. MrsCoffee Nov 2020 #83
:) I bet I have more Truman biographies than you. Hortensis Nov 2020 #74
I admit that I have not read a lot about Truman. Laelth Nov 2020 #79
Agree. :) He's almost too nice for me, actually, but Hortensis Nov 2020 #86
LBJ? Laelth Nov 2020 #94
Are you kidding...we will have a 5050 seat if we win the Georgia seats... Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #77
Many of us will suffer GREATLY for the next two years under a divided government. Laelth Nov 2020 #85
You'd suffer less without Manchin? (Hint: No. You wouldn't.) Squinch Nov 2020 #99
Who do you see as phony Dems? n/t Spazito Nov 2020 #5
How about Joe Manchin? dware Nov 2020 #6
How about, I don't like him at all. But if he did not have a "D" after his name, these Georgia Squinch Nov 2020 #11
Really? Spazito Nov 2020 #12
His comments the other day, dware Nov 2020 #15
I love Joe Manchin! He's great! So glad to have him there! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #17
I guess I should clarify myself, dware Nov 2020 #19
So, you are upset with him but don't see him as a "phony Democrat".... Spazito Nov 2020 #25
Correct. dware Nov 2020 #28
I don't think you are alone in that at all... Spazito Nov 2020 #32
Other than the numerical need for his presence, FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #27
He may not vote with the Democrats as often as we'd like, but he does so... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #36
I am glad he's there, FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #56
Me too Jackie...some here need to read about who was reelected in California on our side and Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #82
Today, I am still grinding my teeth over Joe Manchin's recent remarks. Laelth Nov 2020 #9
So, if I read this correctly, your OP, it is a reminder for the.... Spazito Nov 2020 #20
Only on DU can a quote from Harry S. Truman generate such scrutiny. Laelth Nov 2020 #26
Isn't it great! Spazito Nov 2020 #29
I don't know if I would consider attempting to FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #37
It's Truman's phrase, not mine. Laelth Nov 2020 #41
+10000 Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #80
We used to have a phony dem called Joe Lieberman...and he ran as VP to Al Gore. BComplex Nov 2020 #30
Actually Joe was a Democrat, a conservative Democrat to be sure... Spazito Nov 2020 #35
Seeing as how he spoke at the republican convention for bush the next time around, I'd say BComplex Nov 2020 #39
Well, he was listed as an "Independent Democrat", I believe... Spazito Nov 2020 #45
He changed that FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #65
Ex Democrat is definitely the title he deserves now... Spazito Nov 2020 #69
Lieberman ignored the results of the CT primary and ran AGAINST its candidate. Laelth Nov 2020 #52
and that's why the Democratic Party distanced themselves from him at that time... Spazito Nov 2020 #57
He did caucus with us, yes, but I would have preferred Lamont. n/t Laelth Nov 2020 #61
Oh, me too, no argument again from me on that... Spazito Nov 2020 #64
Those things may be true, FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #68
Manchin has often made public pronouncement like this... Spazito Nov 2020 #73
Joe Lieberman was primaried and ran as an independent...it is my opinion had we not Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #84
Post removed Post removed Nov 2020 #51
That definitely seems like a Dixiecrat Dem, the epitome of "phony Dem"... Spazito Nov 2020 #54
He is not a Democrat and has resigned his seat. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #87
We agree on WAY more than we disagree on. lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #8
That's quite true. Laelth Nov 2020 #13
I'm totally with you, Laelth! BComplex Nov 2020 #31
Cheers! n/t Laelth Nov 2020 #62
Besides Manchin Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #10
I agree, and I am thrilled to see it. Laelth Nov 2020 #16
Yes, I agree with that post! Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #24
Hate to tell you but America is not a liberal country beachbumbob Nov 2020 #18
It's a centrist country. Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #21
Actually, it is. FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #33
+1 Laelth Nov 2020 #44
Liberal policies are great and we need to do a better job selling the policies...but the reality is Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #88
America still absolutely loves some liberal policies, even if many don't want bullwinkle428 Nov 2020 #40
And that is how we win...popular policies without labels...we push them hard. The ACA Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #89
The United States is a BASTION of liberalism. Laelth Nov 2020 #43
It really is not. Look at the Senate and the house races. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #90
on this one i'm right there w ya. mopinko Nov 2020 #22
AMEN! FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #34
Yes! Being in charge is overrated! brooklynite Nov 2020 #50
LOL. Such a realist. So sane. So pragmatic. Laelth Nov 2020 #72
So you're upset because Manchin's opinion is the same as Biden's? brooklynite Nov 2020 #78
My hope is that Biden is flexible. Laelth Nov 2020 #81
Exactly right. If we follow this purity crap, we will lose forever. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #92
Thank you. n/t Laelth Nov 2020 #70
"The record the Democratic Party has made in the last 20 years is the greatest political asset" Klaralven Nov 2020 #53
Republicons would like for everyone to forget FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #59
That is on paper...what have we accomplished in the last 20 years ...I would say healthcare Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #93
Healthcare has gotten more expensive and I'm not sure it is more equitable either Klaralven Nov 2020 #95
The fact that we have the ACA is a miracle and if some had President's back, we would Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #98
Partial agreement Silent3 Nov 2020 #60
Yes. Laelth Nov 2020 #63
It pisses me off too, but we'd get even less done... Silent3 Nov 2020 #66
True. As I said above, I don't want Manchin gone. Laelth Nov 2020 #67
Lots of Democrats also opposed FDR's court packing plan -- Nothing new about that Klaralven Nov 2020 #75
Let's start an inquisition!!! NT Happy Hoosier Nov 2020 #91
No one would expect an inquisition! Klaralven Nov 2020 #96
I, personally, am terrified of the comfy chair!!!!NT Happy Hoosier Nov 2020 #97
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