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betsuni

(29,324 posts)
55. Populists are trouble.
Thu Jun 3, 2021, 03:55 AM
Jun 2021

Politics depends on building coalitions, compromising like always when working with other people. Getting legislation passed even if it "isn't good enough" at the time because you have to have the votes and Republicans are 100% obstructionist and Democrats have no large majorities. That's the job. This is not the goal of Justice Democrats/The People's Party. It's Us vs Them and the Them aren't Republicans.

Strange how what some politicians say last year, three weeks ago is suddenly "ancient history" "the distant past" while Democrats are regularly blamed for things that happened decades ago that wasn't their fault.

Everyone needs to earn the votes, have feet held to the fire like what's always said about Democrats.

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No, thank you StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #1
I would NEVER donate money to Turner's campain. She threw TONS of hate on Joe & Hillary. Trueblue1968 Jun 2021 #16
Not on your life. For Katie Porter's campaign, I'd donate without a doubt but... hlthe2b Jun 2021 #2
No thanks. I'm not interested in eating a bowl of shit, either. N/T Jedi Guy Jun 2021 #3
Or (just spitballing), you vote for an actual Democrat..... brooklynite Jun 2021 #4
Katie Porter knows a great Democrat when she sees one! Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2021 #9
I trust Katie Porter's judgment. StrictlyRockers Jun 2021 #12
Katie Porter isn't on the OH-11 Ballot. Budi Jun 2021 #22
Great point, Budi. SheltieLover Jun 2021 #26
Well thank you, SheltieLover Budi Jun 2021 #31
Yw, budi SheltieLover Jun 2021 #34
It's possible to respect Katie a lot, yet not agree with every choice moonscape Jun 2021 #42
It is weird, isn't it? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #65
I don't need Katie Porter's opinion...I've met Nina Turner personally. brooklynite Jun 2021 #30
K & R plenty of loyal Democrats without Big Out-of-State PAC funding. Budi Jun 2021 #11
+1 JoanofArgh Jun 2021 #60
Already have and will do so again. Autumn Jun 2021 #5
Thank you. StrictlyRockers Jun 2021 #6
No thanks. sheshe2 Jun 2021 #7
Post removed Post removed Jun 2021 #8
Ouch sheshe2 Jun 2021 #17
"Attention whores" in OUR party? Did I just read that here on DU? George II Jun 2021 #21
I'll pass. Ocelot II Jun 2021 #10
I'll pass on this one but keep your money flowing into democratic politics. RegularJam Jun 2021 #13
I hope Charlie Crist wins the governorship. I will consider donating. StrictlyRockers Jun 2021 #14
Charlie Crist is running for Governor of the State of Florida, not a district. George II Jun 2021 #23
Thank you for that clarification. StrictlyRockers Jun 2021 #38
Post removed Post removed Jun 2021 #15
She is HORRIBLE. I will NEVER forgive her for the disgusting lies about HILLARY Clinton. Trueblue1968 Jun 2021 #20
A mere three weeks to be exact, and the nomination was wrapped up. Biden was already our nominee. George II Jun 2021 #28
That's too much. Only give her half a bowl of shit: George II Jun 2021 #35
On the other hand, one can contribute to the most capable candidate in the primary, Shontel Brown... George II Jun 2021 #18
Excellent post, George! Love the pic of Pres Biden Cha Jun 2021 #27
Bazinga! George II Jun 2021 #32
Beautiful & well worthy of an independetn post to support this Democratic candidate! SheltieLover Jun 2021 #33
Please consider donating to a full time Democrat: Beastly Boy Jun 2021 #19
Thanks for the Link! Here, Shontel graciously congrats her mentor Marcia Fudge/3-2021 Budi Jun 2021 #29
Nope ebbie15644 Jun 2021 #24
Oh heck no. Sunsky Jun 2021 #25
Not in this lifetime...she should have remained a Democrat and not said evil Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #36
Post removed Post removed Jun 2021 #37
I'll pass. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2021 #39
Not a chance Happy Hoosier Jun 2021 #40
No way. I'm donating to Shontel. sprinkleeninow Jun 2021 #41
Mahalo, Sprink!💙 Cha Jun 2021 #56
Hello to you, Cha! sprinkleeninow Jun 2021 #57
This is a D+30 district, almost anyone considering a donation would be much more effective tritsofme Jun 2021 #43
That's actually a really good point. StrictlyRockers Jun 2021 #45
No one will offer me any advice on where to find tight races to donate to? StrictlyRockers Jun 2021 #76
There are more qualified Democrats than her. LiberalFighter Jun 2021 #44
MY kitty girl Annie is more qualified. . ANNIE Loves Joe and Hillary!! Trueblue1968 Jun 2021 #47
Post removed Post removed Jun 2021 #46
I think she'll hurt us ecstatic Jun 2021 #48
refused to endorse Hillary Clinton against Donald Trump... jcgoldie Jun 2021 #49
Thank you for posting this. murielm99 Jun 2021 #50
Katie Porter's endorsement speaks volumes. StrictlyRockers Jun 2021 #51
"I'm going to go with what she says to do here." betsuni Jun 2021 #53
Thank you for the kick. StrictlyRockers Jun 2021 #75
I have a lot of free time, too. betsuni Jun 2021 #88
This message was self-deleted by its author MrsCoffee Jun 2021 #66
Something is disingenuous that's for sure. MrsCoffee Jun 2021 #67
I can't believe I saw the words: "Maybe you actually think you're smarter than she is." betsuni Jun 2021 #70
Should have just stopped at "Maybe you actually think". MrsCoffee Jun 2021 #72
Please keep donating to progressive Democrats. StrictlyRockers Jun 2021 #74
I absolutely will... those like Sen. Sherrod Brown. However, I guess you didn't know Nina Turner is Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #81
I would like to say that given our political situation, Moderates are more likely to be the Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #82
Maybe progressive candidates are the LONG TERM future of the party then. StrictlyRockers Jun 2021 #84
Why are you arguing with yourself? OilemFirchen Jun 2021 #79
Gave to Shontel Brown yesterday... LowerManhattanite Jun 2021 #52
As did I, and will do again. eom sprinkleeninow Jun 2021 #58
Turner is nothing but trouble! With narrow margins..if we are able to keep the house I can see PortTack Jun 2021 #54
Populists are trouble. betsuni Jun 2021 #55
Nobody gives a shit about Katie Porter in Ohio. JoanofArgh Jun 2021 #59
Justice Democrats believe the myth that the vast majority of Americans betsuni Jun 2021 #61
+1 JoanofArgh Jun 2021 #71
K & R for populism truth! 🙄 Budi Jun 2021 #80
This message was self-deleted by its author irisblue Jun 2021 #73
MUST we be subjected to posts like this? DFW Jun 2021 #62
No. You can use the tools the admins gave you to tailor your DU experience and hide the words Autumn Jun 2021 #78
This is a cross you will just have to bear. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2021 #83
Fuck That Noise. MrsCoffee Jun 2021 #63
Pass. nt Tommy Carcetti Jun 2021 #64
No. Nina Turner has a pattern of disloyalty to the Democratic Party. oasis Jun 2021 #68
No way and this is the first time I've been disappointed with Katie Porter. Vinca Jun 2021 #69
Should not follow any politicians. Will it bother you to know that Potter had an op-ed in the WSJ? question everything Jun 2021 #85
When she loses the primary... W_HAMILTON Jun 2021 #77
This message was self-deleted by its author Shellback Squid Jun 2021 #86
No, hell no. GoCubsGo Jun 2021 #87
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