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In reply to the discussion: Dear Skinner... [View all]justiceischeap
(14,040 posts)78. Let us not forget this is DEMOCRATIC underground
and the we are supports to support Democrats on this site. If Skinner was sending a message, I think it's that one.
Clinton is, thus far, the only Democratic nominee and per TOS here on DU, we're to support that candidate. From the TOS:
Vote for Democrats.
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Winning elections is important therefore, advocating in favor of Republican nominees or in favor of third-party spoiler candidates that could split the vote and throw an election to our conservative opponents is never permitted on Democratic Underground. But that does not mean that DU members are required to always be completely supportive of Democrats. During the ups-and-downs of politics and policy-making, it is perfectly normal to have mixed feelings about the Democratic officials we worked hard to help elect. When we are not in the heat of election season, members are permitted to post strong criticism or disappointment with our Democratic elected officials, or to express ambivalence about voting for them. In Democratic primaries, members may support whomever they choose. But when general election season begins, DU members must support Democratic nominees (EXCEPT in rare cases where a non-Democrat is most likely to defeat the conservative alternative, or where there is no possibility of splitting the liberal vote and inadvertently throwing the election to the conservative alternative). For presidential contests, election season begins when both major-party nominees become clear. For non-presidential contests, election season begins on Labor Day. Everyone here on DU needs to work together to elect more Democrats and fewer Republicans to all levels of American government. If you are bashing, trashing, undermining, or depressing turnout for our candidates during election season, we'll assume you are rooting for the other side.
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I can't understand why Skinner's posts about HRC are of so much importance...maybe I'm missing
CTyankee
Apr 2015
#72
LOL !!! - I Doubt DU Is Getting Major Money From The DLC... But I Think Many Are Happy To Have A...
WillyT
Apr 2015
#22
why must they be called fans or cheerleaders? for a fellow democrat. we know what a person is
seabeyond
Apr 2015
#61
while i do believe they personally support her i do hope there is some clean up and types like
JI7
Apr 2015
#25
It is a nice post, and you are right, a lot of people are wondering. I would too would like to know
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#15
But That's The Point... The Bush Years, AFTER BUSH v. GORE, When This Site Was Founded...
WillyT
Apr 2015
#18
You would have appreciated even more if you had been here during the Bush years.
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#23
Yes, I remember it and was doing the same thing. All there was before that was right wing morons
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#34
Yes, that was a sad day. Rumsfeld, 'weeks, months maybe' and he never had to answer for that lie.
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#39
Well said, same here. Much appreciation to him, this is a huge undertaking-
appalachiablue
Apr 2015
#24
No doubt the reason Skinner does not post often is because of the responses in this thread.
randome
Apr 2015
#45
Skinner's recent actions only convince me that my initial observation...
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2015
#46
Does Skinner really support Hillary or is he just "trolling" the anti-Hillary crowd.
KittyWampus
Apr 2015
#49
You do know that the admins like Discussionist better? They post a lot over there.
Autumn
Apr 2015
#64
Here is a link to the thread in which you suggest the Pope for President. You self deleted after
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2015
#65