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unfortunately, the MSM wants to define Clinton as the most left one can go and still be taken Douglas Carpenter Nov 2014 #1
the sad truth is,,, Cryptoad Nov 2014 #2
which is precisely why we need a credible progressive live Bernie Sanders to try and push the range Douglas Carpenter Nov 2014 #3
"centrism" ,,, Cryptoad Nov 2014 #5
Sadly, many lambast "the media" because ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #7
Why would potential voters further left show up? There's no candidates further left allowed. Scuba Nov 2014 #8
It is not only a matter of who you vote for Cryptoad Nov 2014 #12
Just imagine if we ran a few "leftists". I'm betting a nice chunk of those who never bother ... Scuba Nov 2014 #13
That might happen. Or it might not. MineralMan Nov 2014 #15
Good explanation of the chicken-and-egg problem. Jim Lane Nov 2014 #22
yup- MBS Nov 2014 #9
or maybe the Time is reasonably stating that if the progressive alternative is a socialist... brooklynite Nov 2014 #11
well, let's see how acceptable it is to the electorate. Douglas Carpenter Nov 2014 #23
We don't KNOW, but I can use my 45 years of political activity to make an informed assessment... brooklynite Nov 2014 #24
Bernie wins conservative Republican districts by landslide proportions - if he can turn that into Douglas Carpenter Nov 2014 #25
What conservative districts are you talking about? brooklynite Nov 2014 #26
since he says out loud what most ordinary Americans believe inside - there is a great potential Douglas Carpenter Dec 2014 #28
This! ^^^^1000++++ 2banon Nov 2014 #18
Come on tooeyeten Nov 2014 #4
Is he really a reporter, though, in your opinion? Or, rather, closeupready Nov 2014 #19
Silver Linings RandiFan1290 Nov 2014 #6
Good Point...Sad but true..as we vote along... KoKo Nov 2014 #17
I watched a TED talks on Choices the other day. LawDeeDah Nov 2014 #21
the myth of the free press jakeXT Nov 2014 #10
Recommend Watch... KoKo Nov 2014 #16
Oh, so anyone who also wants to run for the nomination is now an INSURGENT???? WTF? djean111 Nov 2014 #14
After Iraq 2003 (think Judith Miller), the NY Times is a laughingstock among KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #20
Jim Webb is Left?? AndyTiedye Dec 2014 #27
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