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nomorenomore08

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7. Only problem is, how many votes will they get from the larger public?

Sun Mar 2, 2014, 02:14 AM

Mar 2014

We currently have only one self-identified socialist (Bernie Sanders) in Congress, and he's from one of the smallest, most liberal states in the country.

For the record, I consider myself a Social Democrat and I voted for Obama twice, despite finding him too conservative in many respects.

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Howard Dean on supporting Dems "who may disagree with us on a fundamental issue" [View all] ProSense Mar 2014 OP

Thank you, ProSense! Cha Mar 2014 #1

You're welcome ProSense Mar 2014 #2

I am a fierce liberal. longship Mar 2014 #3

it wasn't even a trade off karynnj Mar 2014 #43

That would be my reading of it, too. nt longship Mar 2014 #44

It's real simple, we need to control Congress and the White House... ellisonz Mar 2014 #4

If we can regain a majority on the Supreme Court DFW Mar 2014 #24

If you want the votes of the left, run left wing candidates. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2014 #5

Only problem is, how many votes will they get from the larger public? nomorenomore08 Mar 2014 #7

Bernie's positions are mainstream centrist. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #13

I agree that that's the reality. But what about the *perception*? nomorenomore08 Mar 2014 #16

Yes, we are being propagandized 24/7-365 by the right wing misinformation machine. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #18

What nonsense. I mean ProSense Mar 2014 #30

Just look at that dog! And such a sweet lady too. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #38

LOL! ProSense Mar 2014 #39

Until a "left wing" candidate challenges Wendy Davis ProSense Mar 2014 #9

Liberal Dems are outnumbered by moderate and Pretzel_Warrior Mar 2014 #10

So your pro right wing? Phlem Mar 2014 #11

What are you talking about? The discussion I was having was Pretzel_Warrior Mar 2014 #12

+1 an entire shit load! Enthusiast Mar 2014 #15

Link? Enthusiast Mar 2014 #14

I'm on my iPhone and search is difficult Pretzel_Warrior Mar 2014 #17

Okay. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #19

False, the Progressive Caucus is the largest in Congress. joshcryer Mar 2014 #23

That's true. In fact, the Progressive Caucus has grown larger over time. ProSense Mar 2014 #26

Sorry, Doc, but I'll never cross that pro choice line Warpy Mar 2014 #6

+1 nomorenomore08 Mar 2014 #8

How do you feel about abandoning labor? Enthusiast Mar 2014 #20

That is a very good question dsc Mar 2014 #29

Only when labor doesn't give a shit Warpy Mar 2014 #42

This isn't exactly what that poster was asking dsc Mar 2014 #45

Have you ever seen a candidate who was pro choice Warpy Mar 2014 #46

Alan Simpson dsc Mar 2014 #47

Check out his voting record prior to the Cat Food Commission Warpy Mar 2014 #48

that is absurd dsc Mar 2014 #49

Supporting labor is not 100% supporting unions Warpy Mar 2014 #50

yes his vote against banning replacement workers was wonderful for labor dsc Mar 2014 #52

BTW here are his ratings from all groups dsc Mar 2014 #53

My civil rights trump all that stuff. Warpy Mar 2014 #40

PA Sen. Bob Casey is "pro-life" Freddie Mar 2014 #22

He's a perfect example. ProSense Mar 2014 #27

Same with VA's Tim Kaine. n/t FSogol Mar 2014 #32

If they promise not to insert their church dogma into civil law Warpy Mar 2014 #51

+1 Squinch Mar 2014 #41

I reject a 50 state strategy that produces a 1980s Republicanized Democratic Party. Cheese4TheRat Mar 2014 #21

Howard Dean is not the keeper of my conscience. winter is coming Mar 2014 #25

I really wish dems wouldn't use the term "pro life". sufrommich Mar 2014 #28

K&R. n/t FSogol Mar 2014 #31

"Professionals" with "long losing streaks" NEVER see their influence diminish, tblue37 Mar 2014 #33

Not sure if you missed this, but LGBT Americans voted for Obama in huge numbers while Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #34

Well, ProSense Mar 2014 #35

Ah, so this is just some more Meta style infighting? I have no idea who supports the one Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #36

There is nothing "meta" about asking a question about support for one person or another. n/t ProSense Mar 2014 #37