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Timez Squarez

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2. I think Arkansas could really learn the difference.. if a progressive was there on the ballot in the

Reply to Swede Atlanta (Reply #1)

Thu Feb 6, 2014, 05:12 PM

Feb 2014

primaries.

And they elect someone to take Pryor's seat as a real progressive, and Arkansas could benefit from the changes.

And Wal-Mart heirs really needs to agree to the federal minimum wage and stop stealing taxpayer dollars for corporate welfare.

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Democrats who opposes the federal minimum wages needs to be primaried. [View all] Timez Squarez Feb 2014 OP

I agree with the sentiment but..... Swede Atlanta Feb 2014 #1

I think Arkansas could really learn the difference.. if a progressive was there on the ballot in the Timez Squarez Feb 2014 #2

still, the majority of people everywhere G_j Feb 2014 #4

Sorry, it's not going to happen Art_from_Ark Feb 2014 #11

Yes, and I don't want to hear that they're from red districts when half the electorate ... Scuba Feb 2014 #3

Unless we start seeing some candidates that represent the people I think we will continue to see liberal_at_heart Feb 2014 #5

Wha you say sounds reasonable and is sure worth a try. nt Cal33 Feb 2014 #12

I suspect that the 50% that don't vote ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #6

It's not about them making a statement, it's about us offering them a reason to vote. Scuba Feb 2014 #8

You seem to think that ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #9

"Ponies and unicorns"? Is that what you call them? I call them a living wage and Medicare for All. Scuba Feb 2014 #10

My point is ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #13

Let's try it, in earnest, just once and see. Scuba Feb 2014 #14

Okay ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #15

The deadline to get on the Arkansas ballot is March 3, 2014. former9thward Feb 2014 #7