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In reply to the discussion: I'd like to congratulate the Democratic Establishment on tonight's victory in NJ [View all]
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I'd like to congratulate the Democratic Establishment on tonight's victory in NJ [View all]
MannyGoldstein
Nov 2013
OP
yep. CC's viewpoints and policies go in direct assault of NJ's majority. So, it's sickening to see
Divine Discontent
Nov 2013
#8
And Buono, the Democrat, received no help from the DNC, who stated their reasons as 'it wouldn't
sabrina 1
Nov 2013
#56
There's also something to be said for having consistent principles and fighting for them.
sabrina 1
Nov 2013
#86
A sort of related question: What can the left do about the "lesser of evils" situations
rhett o rick
Nov 2013
#88
Obama has LOST political capital with this New Jerseyan by not standing up for Buono.
Jim Lane
Nov 2013
#68
You've correctly summarized Obama's and the Democratic Party's strategy during his first term.
Jim Lane
Nov 2013
#83
I don't agree with you at all. Buono btw, isn't the only Dem who could have run but too bad Dems
sabrina 1
Nov 2013
#87
Strategic politics by National DEMs? Use Christi as a self-driving wedge to split right-center GOPs
SDjack
Nov 2013
#15
Christie winning with such a large margin is also useful if he wants to go further
Chathamization
Nov 2013
#61
if what politics is what it is today who the hell would want to be in it? You lose your soul.
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#24
Congressional approval ratings have never been lower and although democrats fare better than
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#29
I just hope she is stronger than Obama. Obama looked like a liberal until he started listening to
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#36
it was over before it began. nothing to gain politically for ANYONE to endorse her
Pretzel_Warrior
Nov 2013
#49
That's rich coming from you... The way you constantly bash many Democrats
scheming daemons
Nov 2013
#91
Obama didn't endorse the Democratic candidate? How is that possible? n/t
Smarmie Doofus
Nov 2013
#41
You can't stand Obama, and you consider him a negative... Yet you are upset he didn't endorse?
scheming daemons
Nov 2013
#93