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abakan

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91. As long as republicans continue to deny women's rights...

Mon Jun 23, 2014, 04:48 PM

Jun 2014

I will vote D. This has been and remains my litmus test. I believe in choice and until you have been forced to make that decision, for yourself, you have no say in how a woman deals with a problem she is generally left to handle alone.

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Why are you a Democrat? [View all] MaggieD Jun 2014 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Go Vols Jun 2014 #1

because I care about stuff besides ME AND MINE Skittles Jun 2014 #2

Anti-war and basic economic equality.... Bonobo Jun 2014 #3

because of the two parties it aligns better with what I believe cali Jun 2014 #4

Because I'm a people person, not just a corporate stooge. nt JeffHead Jun 2014 #5

Because the Democratic Party at its core believes government can or should do good. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #6

I am betting *you have voted for a republican* nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #7

If I don't recognize any of the names for one of those positions, ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #13

While a good tactic in principle nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #16

How do I know which one is crazy if I hadn't heard of any of them? nt ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #18

That is why we cover them nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #19

The newspaper is a good idea. ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #21

I understand the last one, trust me nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #22

Nope - I haven't MaggieD Jun 2014 #24

The assumptions I made are based on working in the field nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #46

I said I don't vote in races where people run unopposed MaggieD Jun 2014 #47

Good, then you are the exception nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #48

Good VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #55

Not sure I am an "exception" MaggieD Jun 2014 #92

"An Independent first....." VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #54

I've never lived in a place where that was necessary Hippo_Tron Jun 2014 #114

Because it's the closest thing America has to a real leftist party that can still win elections. craigmatic Jun 2014 #8

Because I'm female Freddie Jun 2014 #9

I registered as an independent when Bill Clinton signed the welfare deform act and NAFTA. OffWithTheirHeads Jun 2014 #10

To tell the truth I'm not sure I'm a Democrat anymore. Ron Green Jun 2014 #11

and if we don't vote and repubs get in it will get even worse... CTyankee Jun 2014 #43

I don't consider the Democrats to be a "lesser evil" Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2014 #75

I don't either, but I'm really talking about the purists who won't vote for Dems CTyankee Jun 2014 #80

Social Security, Medicare, Voting Rights Act, Civil Rights Act, 8 hour work day, Unions, McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #12

Man, you guys need a pep talk. I remember segregation. I lived in segregation. McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #14

I only vote Dem because they have the best chance to beat the Republicans. ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #15

Because I care about people. oldandhappy Jun 2014 #17

For my answer, watch any episode of the first four seasons of "The West Wing". Aristus Jun 2014 #20

I stopped claiming an official party affiliation when I realized woo me with science Jun 2014 #23

That's a key element of Corporatism: deutsey Jun 2014 #38

+10000 What's most amazing about it to me woo me with science Jun 2014 #90

It's about policy, not party. Thanks woo. Scuba Jun 2014 #40

We need a renewal of basic civics education woo me with science Jun 2014 #86

This is not Policy Underground is it??? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #87

So if Rick Santorum declares himself a Democrat you'll accept his policies? Scuba Jun 2014 #97

This is also not Idealist Underground either....I am a realist.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #99

Then you're OK with neo-cons taking over the Democratic Party. Not me. Scuba Jun 2014 #100

Who? Pray tell do you mean? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #101

So you've never heard of the Third Way? The DLC? Scuba Jun 2014 #104

only on DU.....do you hear the term Third Way.. VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #105

When the Koch brothers are the funders of "Democratic" Party leadership organizations .... Scuba Jun 2014 #106

and you know this how? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #108

I know this because I bother to read ... Scuba Jun 2014 #109

WTF do you think "tenuous connections" means? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #110

When you stop talking about Party and start talking about policy I'll give you some props. Scuba Jun 2014 #112

Yep I knew that too... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #56

Exhibit A woo me with science Jun 2014 #83

Yes indeed you ARE exhibit A.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #85

You make being a "reliable Democrat" pscot Jun 2014 #94

only to those not so Party loyal! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #95

Lesser of two evils. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #25

The Democratic party is the most progressive party that has a real chance of winning, IMHO. pnwmom Jun 2014 #26

I used to be a Democrat ... NanceGreggs Jun 2014 #27

Prosperity JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #28

I am not. SamKnause Jun 2014 #29

Thanks for making that clear... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #58

What sheep's clothing? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #65

oh for instance one saying "I am an Independent first" VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #67

Again, unless they go around proclaiming themselves Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #68

They have been here forever admonishing Democrats for voting FOR and SUPPORTING Democrats VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #69

They are like the Ideologues on the right.....the Teabaggers....how is that working out for the VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #70

Pretty damn well for the teabaggers, actually. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #71

Oh really? What policies that the Teabaggers support have gotten passed? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #72

Their core one. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #73

How did that "stop Obamacares at all cost" campaign work out for them? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #74

Not so well, because it got through back when they Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #76

and stopping Obamacares and making this President a failure is REALLY their core goal... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #77

If that's what you think their 'real core goal', I suppose. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #88

You give the teabaggers credit for what? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #89

Yes, I am a democrat. bobGandolf Jun 2014 #30

I'm not Prophet 451 Jun 2014 #31

When the only alternative is Republican, people are forced into being Democrats. Kablooie Jun 2014 #32

I'm a Democrat because I believe the markets need a modicum of regulation. GreenEyedLefty Jun 2014 #33

I am not old, white, male or rich Lee-Lee Jun 2014 #34

Endless war, secret trade deals, insurance mandates, the NSA, these days I wonder. nt Demo_Chris Jun 2014 #35

Google, What Has the GOP Ever Done For Workers by Clint C. Gold. B Calm Jun 2014 #36

I am a Democrat by default. There is no viable Socialist option in this country hobbit709 Jun 2014 #37

At first, only because my Irish Catholic parents were JFK Democrats pinboy3niner Jun 2014 #39

I have long considered myself an FDR Democrat Javaman Jun 2014 #41

We don't have a socialist party so I look at whomever TBF Jun 2014 #42

That's exactly how I feel too TBF lovemydog Jun 2014 #45

I believe hard work should be rewarded lovemydog Jun 2014 #44

Used to be the party of the "little guy". Now, as the party of banks and "free trade"? I don't know. Romulox Jun 2014 #49

That's the point many are missing in this thread MaggieD Jun 2014 #50

Thank you. You 840high Jun 2014 #63

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2014 #51

That is an excellent explanation MaggieD Jun 2014 #60

Because I am not rich and I will never be rich - even if I bacame rich, still Dem. liberal N proud Jun 2014 #52

Agreed MaggieD Jun 2014 #62

Because the alternative is too frightening to contemplate. KamaAina Jun 2014 #53

I hear that! MaggieD Jun 2014 #57

I voted straight Dem ticket for 840high Jun 2014 #59

Pay no attention to the Third Way trolls, their agenda is to protect Wall St., Zorra Jun 2014 #61

I'm not. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #64

Because I believe that more than money should talk. n/t Orsino Jun 2014 #66

Elizabeth Warren, Sherrod Brown, Sheldon Whitehouse, Bernie Sanders Doctor_J Jun 2014 #78

Because Nixon, and every other elected GOPer prez after him were all crooks nt MrScorpio Jun 2014 #79

because i'm not a greedy, bigoted, religiously insane, imbecilic, authoritarian asshole. unblock Jun 2014 #81

I am member of the Democratic Party because it is the party that wants to improve people's lives. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #82

Because I'm a liberal and liberals rock damnedifIknow Jun 2014 #84

As long as republicans continue to deny women's rights... abakan Jun 2014 #91

Because I was born to a union household and spent the second half of my childhood in poverty. Gormy Cuss Jun 2014 #93

Because the Big Guys can take care of themselves. WinkyDink Jun 2014 #96

No other choice, sadly. AAO Jun 2014 #98

Because... AntiSleep Jun 2014 #102

Because... Jamaal510 Jun 2014 #103

Haven't been a Democrat for 5+ years. Dawgs Jun 2014 #107

Ever since I voted for JFK when I was 21, RebelOne Jun 2014 #111

I am a liberal, thankfully the Democratic Party is full of liberals. Rex Jun 2014 #113