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Zorra

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4. Well, it appears that many moderate Democrats believe, ideologically speaking,

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2014, 02:56 PM

Jan 2014

that they have more in common with the conservative Christie than they do with the progressive Barbara Buono.

Because 33% of the Democratic voters who voted in the NJ election for Governor voted for Christie.

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"He [Christie] is a moderate Democrat." [View all] Skidmore Jan 2014 OP

Let's hear it for moderate Democrats pscot Jan 2014 #1

And Mao Kelvin Mace Jan 2014 #2

All Republicans=Bizzarro gordianot Jan 2014 #3

Well, it appears that many moderate Democrats believe, ideologically speaking, Zorra Jan 2014 #4

I'm still totally flabbergasted by that 33%. BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #6

Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #8

You make an excellent point explaining the first part... BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #11

I have a theory on why that is ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #12

It's more than a theory. It's become proven fact, 1SBM. BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #15

Bingo ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #21

I've noticed that same, um, problem. BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #24

Yep ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #31

I'll be right there with you, 1SBM. BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #33

Christie had the backing of mstinamotorcity2 Jan 2014 #9

The only way anything will change, and Democrats become more progressive, is BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #13

And to such an astute observation mstinamotorcity2 Jan 2014 #14

Why, thank you, mstinamotorcity2. BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #16

I got a family campaign on social media. mstinamotorcity2 Jan 2014 #18

+1,000 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #22

Excellent - and clever! BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #25

usually we are only amazed at the sucker in the GOP. We have ours too. TeamPooka Jan 2014 #23

In-state politics can be totally different treestar Jan 2014 #27

Really? Why are you making excuses for Democrats who vote for Republicans? Zorra Jan 2014 #38

Unless you're from NJ or knowledgeable there's no way to know treestar Jan 2014 #39

Smells Like Centrist Spirit. What specific factors could justify a Democrat voting for a republican? Zorra Jan 2014 #40

"I [Rocktivity] rocktivity Jan 2014 #5

Fortunately, Think Progress ProSense Jan 2014 #7

They can only dream of having one of their own be anything like a D. Rex Jan 2014 #10

If you aren't consumed by hate Aerows Jan 2014 #17

Wall Street Democrats love Christie. DemocraticWing Jan 2014 #19

No True Scotsman. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2014 #20

People judge from their own perspective treestar Jan 2014 #26

You said a mouthful! Walk away Jan 2014 #29

"People" calling Obama a republican PowerToThePeople Jan 2014 #30

He said the 80s treestar Jan 2014 #35

A moderate republican is NOT a Democrat PowerToThePeople Jan 2014 #36

Of the 80s treestar Jan 2014 #37

he is a republican PowerToThePeople Jan 2014 #41

I am Dem and I do not want him! oldandhappy Jan 2014 #28

Tons of 'Moderate Centrist Democrats' voted for Christie, just as the same sort Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #32

They don't like him only because he put his arm around Obama. That's how B Calm Jan 2014 #34