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9. Well I prefer not to be talking about moderates

Sat Aug 3, 2024, 04:13 PM

Aug 2024

But I’m pragmatic. People think it sells. I personally think Shapiro may be right of Harris on a few things but by no means a conservative Dem. He continued the moratorium on the death penalty and has a budget that funds priorities. Harris I am sure has done the research on how much division he would cause. But his charisma would be a big plus for the ticket.

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This Shapiro Thing Within The Party... Has An Echo Of The Lieberman Thing Of 24 Years Ago... [View all] Rubyshoo Aug 2024 OP

Not convinced this post isn't a little crevice. ZZenith Aug 2024 #1

Will Rogers Rubyshoo Aug 2024 #2

I've used that quote many times lately because it is spot on & I'v'e witnessed it in action too often for over 50 years. elocs Aug 2024 #35

You And Me Both Rubyshoo Aug 2024 #45

It is and more.. Why try to associate Gov Shapiro with Cha Aug 2024 #8

Exactly. A not so subtle inference for sure. JohnSJ Aug 2024 #19

Yeah, WTH! This isn't hurting Gov Shapiro.. guess who it Cha Aug 2024 #27

We are seeing a lot of these n/t wryter2000 Aug 2024 #13

Shapiro? I thought they said DeNiro, either way, I will vote for Kamala because I am not an idiot. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #51

Can we put this couch thing to bed already? ZZenith Aug 2024 #61

No, it is not true, but it is funny... Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #63

Yes, we are. It seems very organized, methodical and intentional. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #71

I'm getting sick of it wryter2000 Aug 2024 #73

I'm with you! I have no favorite either. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #74

One of many. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #23

One of many. It's almost a constant. ret5hd Aug 2024 #60

The consistent lack of apostrophes and the extra space before punctuation is Prairie Gates Aug 2024 #72

I never viewed Lieberman as a moderate personally, and as time went on, he proved me correct. msfiddlestix Aug 2024 #3

Didnt He Make An Appearance At The Republican Convention ??? Rubyshoo Aug 2024 #6

lieberman turned out to be a closet repub. nt msongs Aug 2024 #4

I don't think anyone here would appreciate Shapiro being compared to Lieberman... hlthe2b Aug 2024 #5

Whats That Saying... History Doesnt Repeat Itself, But It Sure Does Rhyme Rubyshoo Aug 2024 #7

I'd advise you to proceed with caution, there Rubyshoo. Some of us were HERE after that stolen election hlthe2b Aug 2024 #17

I Will End It Like This... Rubyshoo Aug 2024 #24

Since you asked, yes. Yes, A comparison with Lieberman was the first thing that came to mind. EarnestPutz Aug 2024 #54

Thank You !!! Rubyshoo Aug 2024 #58

Lieberman makes Shapiro SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2024 #12

Well I prefer not to be talking about moderates mvd Aug 2024 #9

They are already whining... lame54 Aug 2024 #10

I had no problem with Lieberman when Gore picked him SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2024 #11

I pretty much followed the same path you did back then. Tadpole Raisin Aug 2024 #14

Exactly. What the OP is implying in terms of Lieberman's reception was simply not the case. hlthe2b Aug 2024 #18

Lieberman then served as chair of the Democratic Leadership Council from 1995 to 2001. Celerity Aug 2024 #34

Yes. And Gore felt the need to distance himself from Clinton somewhat in 2000 election-- hlthe2b Aug 2024 #37

I should've said why I posted that reply. I posted it to show that Lieberman was long known to be a centrist/Third Way, Celerity Aug 2024 #41

True.. But I think, like me, most voters were pragmatic enough to look past that as Gore's choice... hlthe2b Aug 2024 #42

I was 3 years old for most of 2000, lol, BUT I've deeply (at a proper academic level) studied American political history Celerity Aug 2024 #46

Looking through your lens now (and how intensely important every election has become since 2000) hlthe2b Aug 2024 #49

Once Harris makes her decision, there will be unity. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #15

What Shapiro thing? wryter2000 Aug 2024 #16

You know, the one that some are trying to conjure up, but only to help us don't you know. n/t elocs Aug 2024 #36

I have an (((idea))) AZSkiffyGeek Aug 2024 #67

Oh dear God. Lieberman was a disgrace. Says this Connecticutter. And Jew. Nanjeanne Aug 2024 #20

Year, Leiberman was a worm, Shapiro isn't Cosmocat Aug 2024 #21

Gore was happy it made history as the first Jewish VP, but it also was to win a state karynnj Aug 2024 #22

No it doesnt. nt LexVegas Aug 2024 #25

I strongly suspect the whole thing has been a rightwing psy-op.... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #26

My smallish concern is his gubernatorial turn to supporting school vouchers. quaint Aug 2024 #28

Um... no lamp_shade Aug 2024 #29

And Russian bots. surfered Aug 2024 #30

No There's NO GD "Echo".. What are you on about.. "Jewish thing".. Cha Aug 2024 #31

But they've been making 50 posts a day LuvLoogie Aug 2024 #48

And? lol Cha Aug 2024 #53

Oh, just sometimes we get chummed LuvLoogie Aug 2024 #59

Funny the Clock Work. Cha Aug 2024 #66

It's a good thing DU recently upgraded to a bigger boat! Abolishinist Aug 2024 #68

Uhh, right. FrankBooth Aug 2024 #32

Lieberman Kali999 Aug 2024 #33

I fucking hated that backstabbing, sanctimonious asshole. Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #62

Recommended. H2O Man Aug 2024 #38

Thoughtful, as always.. hlthe2b Aug 2024 #50

Well said. A relevant article if you haven't already seen it... emulatorloo Aug 2024 #55

Thank you. elleng Aug 2024 #56

Er...if you like Shapiro, why would you bring up Lieberman? Baitball Blogger Aug 2024 #39

If you are equating the two based on their religion, that is disgusting getagrip_already Aug 2024 #40

YOUR Words, Not Mine - See Post #24 Rubyshoo Aug 2024 #44

Not even close to Lieberman. Autumn Aug 2024 #43

Lieberman Was A HUGE Mistake gainesvillenole Aug 2024 #47

Not similar to Lieberman, imo. elleng Aug 2024 #52

Lieberman in retrospect was a pretty bad candidate JCMach1 Aug 2024 #57

There is a difference Oak2004 Aug 2024 #64

No it does not. Lieberman was a Republican in Democratic marybourg Aug 2024 #65

Lieberman wildflowergardener Aug 2024 #69

OP Poster: Drum Aug 2024 #70