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QueerDuck

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6. It would be better if the effort were spent ATTACKING REPUBLICANS...

Mon Nov 17, 2025, 06:20 PM

Nov 2025

but that would make too much sense. That would help to weaken the GOP and to empower Democrats. But, for some odd reason, there are some individuals who think it's better to attack Democrats. Weird.

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NYC council member [Chi Osse] prepares Democratic primary challenge against Hakeem Jeffries [View all] GJGCA Nov 2025 OP

Need new blood yankee87 Nov 2025 #1

Excellent.... anciano Nov 2025 #2

Wholeheartedly agree Samael13 Nov 2025 #70

I will keep an eye on this guy he seems to be sharp. We need new blood if we are to do Autumn Nov 2025 #3

I look forward to the debates. N/T lapucelle Nov 2025 #4

There is no reason for Jeffries to waste his time with this guy. tritsofme Nov 2025 #12

DU is giving 2015-16 vibes. RandySF Nov 2025 #5

Yeah. And we know what happened in 2016. Callie1979 Nov 2025 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Nov 2025 #72

Hm, hmmm. Remember the 2008 "PUMA" crash out here? Seeking Serenity Nov 2025 #74

You noticed that too? DFW Nov 2025 #105

It would be better if the effort were spent ATTACKING REPUBLICANS... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #6

A Democrat is running for the same office another Democrat hold. How is that Autumn Nov 2025 #8

Oh please. Nice strawman. I never made that argument and you know it. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #11

It might be stupid to you but not to others. Dems can do more than one thing at a time. Autumn Nov 2025 #13

No, it's a stupid move. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #16

We have spent years " attacking Republicans" and keeping some people in office "for their wisdom." Autumn Nov 2025 #20

This is some Nina Turner level shit and sabotage... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #21

Nice. You can't come up with a rebuttal so insult me. LOL but now I know Autumn Nov 2025 #22

How amusing. You think I'm talking about you when I'm not. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #23

What amusing is you post to me and insult me but expect me to believe your not talking about me ? Autumn Nov 2025 #25

I have no such expectation that you will believe a conversation with you is not also about you. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #42

So Nina Turner is not one of your idols? She is a huge mouthpiece Nixie Nov 2025 #52

It seems that no one has learned a thing from last year. Callie1979 Nov 2025 #28

What about 6+mil who voted Biden leftstreet Nov 2025 #40

Those are the ones I'm talking about. Has anyone asked them? Callie1979 Nov 2025 #45

Thank you. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #44

No, it has nothing to do with "progressive enough" LR3 Nov 2025 #56

Oh ffs. Jbraybarten Nov 2025 #50

And we, thankfully, don't live in a system where pointing out the stupidity of such vanities... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #69

Y'know, that's one of the reasons we have primary elections instead of nominating committees Seeking Serenity Nov 2025 #78

You're the one talking about purity. Jbraybarten Nov 2025 #88

Why can't we do both Samael13 Nov 2025 #71

We can... it's just stupid to do so. Attack and smear the ones who deserve it (the GOP) not Democrats. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #73

I agree we need to flip republican seats Samael13 Nov 2025 #75

We certainly had a lot of folks who didnt want a primary in 2024 Callie1979 Nov 2025 #27

I don't have a clue. I think primaries are very healthy for our system. Had we had one perhaps Autumn Nov 2025 #34

I'm about 75% sure we wouldnt. But they wouldve had to have been straight with us Callie1979 Nov 2025 #46

Looks like there are some that don't want one in 2026 either. MichMan Nov 2025 #84

So my opinion (a Brooklyite in a neighboring district) Dorian Gray Nov 2025 #32

Mahalo, Dorian Gray! I'm way out here across Cha Nov 2025 #41

Thanks, Cha Dorian Gray Nov 2025 #95

Thank YOu, DG... There's a report out Cha Nov 2025 #96

PS I found it... Cha Nov 2025 #97

A Primary is not an attack. A Primary is how Democracy works. Too bad some don't understand that. Weird. Scrivener7 Nov 2025 #31

Yes it is. Of course it is. It's a way to bloody-up an incumbent... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #43

LOL LR3 Nov 2025 #57

Similarly, the idea that anyone thinks its worthwhile to WASTE money challenging a popular incumbent... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #60

When you argue as you do, you've lost LR3 Nov 2025 #62

The non-ironic use of the phrase "Third Way" reveal much. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #63

Yup, anyone that wants Democrats to fight harder LR3 Nov 2025 #64

Fortunately, for now, those voters are motivated to support Democrats... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #66

Your strawman building abilities are world class! LR3 Nov 2025 #79

Meh! Ho-hum... I'm just telling it like it is. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #85

If you don't like the way the American system works, I don't know what to tell you. Scrivener7 Nov 2025 #76

Expect the same people here rushing to defend Jefferies or party leadership SunImp Nov 2025 #90

Absolutely. And also, WTF? This is how our Democracy works and we have people on Democratic Underground Scrivener7 Nov 2025 #93

I don't think ANY representatives in govt are ENTITLED to a challenge-free environment. Maru Kitteh Nov 2025 #112

Wait, Jeffries (or others) is ordained? Nobody has the right to run? WTF. Weird indeed. Jbraybarten Nov 2025 #49

Nice strawman. I never said anything about anyone's "right to run". QueerDuck Nov 2025 #68

Show your cards. aocommunalpunch Nov 2025 #92

I read this and thought, "Good question!" But then I thought, "But who cares, really?" Scrivener7 Nov 2025 #94

Yep, straw man indeed. I guess you alternate that with your bringing pUrIty tEsTs Jbraybarten Nov 2025 #91

Everyone has the right to run. DFW Nov 2025 #106

Ok, so saying that someone running in a primary... Jbraybarten Nov 2025 #108

I Hope Leader Hakeem Jeffries Wins... Cha Nov 2025 #7

So, AOC should have never primaried Joe Crowley. right? MichMan Nov 2025 #36

This has Nothing to do with AOC... I'm talking Cha Nov 2025 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author MichMan Nov 2025 #39

Whataboutism is a rhetorical tactic used to deflect criticism by responding with a counter-accusation... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #47

I understood the poster's statement as a general opposition to any incumbent facing a primary challenge MichMan Nov 2025 #48

Thanks for checking in. I take well your point that... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #54

. MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #100

No, you got called out. Is it ok to run against incumbents or not. Period. FFS. Jbraybarten Nov 2025 #51

A big LOL & a FFS back atcha! 😂🤣 🙄 QueerDuck Nov 2025 #55

Yup. When Trump says "the Democrats" and then you have those Nixie Nov 2025 #59

This is crazy. What do YOU call the Democrats? That's our name. Scrivener7 Nov 2025 #77

"bAcK aT yOu" Not a "pUrItY gAmE." No need to add straw men. Oof. Jbraybarten Nov 2025 #65

Yawn. 🥱 QueerDuck Nov 2025 #67

lol... yeah, It does get so Cha Nov 2025 #104

Yawn indeed. Jbraybarten Nov 2025 #87

And, it Turns Out that AOC Doesn't want Osse, Cha Nov 2025 #81

I'm eager to hear the accusations that AOC is "against free elections" or claims that she... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #86

Oh it's Ridiculous.. like anyone knows Cha Nov 2025 #89

NY-08: Against Mamdani's Wishes, Gen Z Councilman Plans to Challenge Jeffries Celerity Nov 2025 #9

I think Mamdani is hoping for an endorsement from Jefferies. I don't think he needs it. nt Autumn Nov 2025 #10

Jeffries did endorse Mamdani, after months of meetings and foot-dragging Celerity Nov 2025 #14

What a biased portrayal. W_HAMILTON Nov 2025 #15

I've never seen an election SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #17

It suggests a certain level of insecurity and weakness... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #18

It's grievance shopping SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #19

Mamdani seems to understand this endorsement timing since he refused Nixie Nov 2025 #53

Hakeem Jeffries will be a great speaker mcar Nov 2025 #24

Pelosi was a great Speaker, she picked and mentored Jefferies, it is a stupid idea to vote out Jefferies. dem4decades Nov 2025 #29

especially for his district Dorian Gray Nov 2025 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Nov 2025 #30

And, Pres Obama.... I remember him Cha Nov 2025 #38

I'll pass on this primary. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2025 #35

Bingo MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #99

He'll get thumped. Halicarnassus Nov 2025 #58

He will, but it he pushes Jeffries to the left, that's fine Deminpenn Nov 2025 #61

Respectfully disagree. Halicarnassus Nov 2025 #80

I don't see this moving any needles one way or the other Torchlight Nov 2025 #82

I recall when David Hogg was a vice chair of the DNC, he was advocating primary challenges to quite a few incumbents. MichMan Nov 2025 #83

Seems like most folks in favor of primarying Jeffries MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #98

I regret.... DFW Nov 2025 #107

Only young new blood morally pure righteous grassroots anti-establishment Outsiders can rescue The Will of the People betsuni Nov 2025 #110

I don't care who runs but RandySF Nov 2025 #101

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Nov 2025 #102

Lotta comments Halicarnassus Nov 2025 #103

Instead of running against Jefferies Just_Vote_Dem Nov 2025 #109

This thread saddens me a bit. Samael13 Nov 2025 #111

Chi Osse has every right to launch a primary challenge against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Autumn Jan 20 #113