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In reply to the discussion: We need a new Democratic Party, that much is clear [View all]JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)The good dem bad dem debate is a giant fucking waste of time.
The reason this is true is that the states are very different. Especially for Dems.
The GOP is fairly homogenous. Rural folks. Whites. Generally older.
The Democratic Party is everyone else. And we are dispersed in pockets around the country, more urban.
As a result a good dem in CA is not a good Dem in NC.
Kay Hagan was too moderate for CA, and painted as too liberal for NC.
Some of you don't get this. You think you can run any "good dem" (using your standard of good) and they'll win anywhere.
It's simply not true.
So, as you purge the bad Dems, which you can't actually do, good luck.
Oh ... I moved to NC in 91, and watched it vote for Dole, and Bush. It was bright fucking red.
It's closer to purple now. But it is not yet a place where what you consider a good liberal can really win big.
So hey, kick ME out of your religion, Opps, party.
How you going to do that exactly? I don't plan to leave. And, I'll support the dem with the best shot at beating the whack job Tillis next time around.