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In reply to the discussion: Schumer Plants His Contemptible Lies To Assassinate Alan Grayson's Good Name [View all]Segami
(14,923 posts)6. Its not just Grayson...
The DSCC in recent weeks did not hide its preference for Murphy. Will it dissuade Rep. Alan Grayson from entering the Democratic primary?
"Florida Democratic voters choose our party nominee, not out-of-touch party bosses sipping cognac in a smoke-filled room in Washington, DC.," Grayson tells the Tampa Bay Times in an email. "As I said before, I am probably going to run for the Senate."
And here is Susan Smith, president of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida:
"Progressives are the heart and soul of the Democratic Party in Florida and across the nation. We are the volunteers who stuff envelopes, knock on doors, and provide the grassroots energy that powers successful Democratic campaigns.The idea that a senator from Montana and Wall Street Democrats know better than rank-and-file Florida Democrats is both patronizing and unsurprising. Then again, no one knows better than Jon Tester that DSCC support doesn't mean a whole lot.
"Florida Democrats are looking to support a progressive candidate who will lead on big, bold economic populist ideas, not another politician who will do Wall Street's bidding in Washington.
"I wish the DSCC would take a page from the Democratic National Committee's playbook. Last week when Bernie Sanders announced he was joining Hillary Clinton in running for president, the DNC wisely welcomed him to the race because they recognize that spirited primary debates are good for our party and our country."
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/dscc-endorses-patrick-murphy-for-senate/2228224
"Florida Democratic voters choose our party nominee, not out-of-touch party bosses sipping cognac in a smoke-filled room in Washington, DC.," Grayson tells the Tampa Bay Times in an email. "As I said before, I am probably going to run for the Senate."
And here is Susan Smith, president of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida:
"Progressives are the heart and soul of the Democratic Party in Florida and across the nation. We are the volunteers who stuff envelopes, knock on doors, and provide the grassroots energy that powers successful Democratic campaigns.The idea that a senator from Montana and Wall Street Democrats know better than rank-and-file Florida Democrats is both patronizing and unsurprising. Then again, no one knows better than Jon Tester that DSCC support doesn't mean a whole lot.
"Florida Democrats are looking to support a progressive candidate who will lead on big, bold economic populist ideas, not another politician who will do Wall Street's bidding in Washington.
"I wish the DSCC would take a page from the Democratic National Committee's playbook. Last week when Bernie Sanders announced he was joining Hillary Clinton in running for president, the DNC wisely welcomed him to the race because they recognize that spirited primary debates are good for our party and our country."
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/dscc-endorses-patrick-murphy-for-senate/2228224
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Schumer Plants His Contemptible Lies To Assassinate Alan Grayson's Good Name [View all]
Segami
May 2015
OP
I knew it. As soon as I saw this latest attack on Grayson that it was coming from somewhere
sabrina 1
May 2015
#1
There is no way I would support Murphy over Grayson. So they can't take Grayson on on the issues,
sabrina 1
May 2015
#7
In your dreams. Sadly I should add, since he is far more progressive than Murphy and Schumer
sabrina 1
May 2015
#25
If he wasn't otherwise occupied, I wouldn't mind seeing Grayson return to NY and run against him
sabrina 1
May 2015
#32
No, it would not be a good thing to keep him. He is not popular with his constituents, he is there
sabrina 1
May 2015
#46
Schumer as Senate Leader makes me want to vomit. A Turd Way Wall Street Boot Licker.
2banon
May 2015
#63
Conflicted. i personally would have preferred to see Durbin there but he can bring
hrmjustin
May 2015
#69
Btw, this isn't the first time Schumer has has a hand in going after a progressive candidate, in
sabrina 1
May 2015
#2
Except Schumer has a reputation for doing this kind of thing when a Progressive is running against
sabrina 1
May 2015
#36
If Rubio doesn't get the presidential nomination and runs for re-election he's a shoo-in...
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#17
It is a tough state but with HRC at the top she can pull the Senate nominee over the finish line.
hrmjustin
May 2015
#23
Hopefully but If Bush lll or Rubio are on the top of the ticket it's going to be painfully close...
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#24
Never heard of the Mayor but it woukd be nice if they did some party building in Florida.
hrmjustin
May 2015
#33
Without Rubio it's an open seat in a purple state so it's consequently a toss up.../NT
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#47
West was not able to go off script and I remember he didn't want the Democratic votes counted.
hrmjustin
May 2015
#58
He also alienated the glbt community, not that they were inclined to support him in the first place.
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#59
Are the populace of Florida really impressed with the comments from Rubio and Bush? If so, that
still_one
May 2015
#101
All three of them have been outspoken against the ugliness of the 001%, whose bad behavior
Dont call me Shirley
May 2015
#38
An awesome list. I'd like to add Cynthia McKinney, the late Paul Wellstone, Dennis Kucinich...
Dont call me Shirley
May 2015
#106
So what do you think about the OP? You happy to see Schumer stab Grayson in the back?
rhett o rick
May 2015
#108
Well, I will be voting for Grayson, even if I have to write him in. To me, Murphy is not really a
djean111
May 2015
#77
ThanksHa! My mistake - it was Allen West - Murphy was elected to the House of Representatives in
djean111
May 2015
#89
My friend's grandmother was in Florida Hospital the same time Shaq's grandmother was...
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#92
I never really saw Shaq up close, we had a 1/4 share in season tickets in the upper bowl.
djean111
May 2015
#93
Oh my. (fans self). Yes, we are off-topic, but thanks for indulging me, I love basketball.
djean111
May 2015
#95
I happily used DSCC postage to send scathing reply to their donation letter today.
ancianita
May 2015
#85
That guy is the worst. He's also guiding TPA/TPP through the Senate with deals and compromises...
Cheese Sandwich
May 2015
#97
What makes you think "it's all just peachy now"? If you are trying to implicate Rep
rhett o rick
May 2015
#116