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wyldwolf

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73. Then you're memory is wrong

Wed Jun 3, 2015, 01:20 PM

Jun 2015

My memory is that progressive activists approached Rahm to ask about the advisability of running progressive primary challengers against Blue Dog incumbents.

vs.

Mr. Emanuel showed up at a weekly strategy session featuring liberal groups and White House aides. Some attendees said they were planning to air ads attacking conservative Democrats who were balking at Mr. Obama's health-care overhaul.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703808904575025030384695158

And...

Emanuel was quoted in the Journal last week making the comment during an August meeting with some liberal activists who were threatening to run TV ads against conservative Democrats hesitant to embrace President Obama's approach to health care reform.

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/rahm-emanuel-retarded-comment-puts-offensiveness-spotlight/story?id=9738134

And...

Most amusing to me was the fact that he finally got the goods about Rahm’s famous Veal Pen tirade, when Rahm showed up at the Common Purpose meeting and lambasted the liberal interest groups because MoveOn was running radio ads against Blue Dogs.

http://firedoglake.com/2010/01/26/rahm-emanuel-liberals-are-f-king-retarded/

See, dude? NO PRIMARY CHALLENGES WERE DISCUSSED.

Rahm's strategic approach was an EPIC FAIL.

Rahm had no strategic approach because he wasn't running the DCCC. If you know of his strategic approach, post a link.

In the 2010 elections, progressive incumbents held their seats just fine,

Because they were in safe districts.

More than half of the GOP pickups in the House came in just two district types: the 56 Booming Growth districts and the 52 Christian Conservative districts. The Republicans captured 31 seats in those districts so far — not all results are final yet... Gains the GOP made in other types of districts are much more in line with what one might expect to see in a midterm election.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/why-did-so-many-democrats-lose-some-districts-were-never-a-good-fit/

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Flouting the rules, DNC Finance Chair raises money for Clinton [View all] cali Jun 2015 OP

What are the consequences LWolf Jun 2015 #1

I highly doubt there will be any- not with DWS as Chair cali Jun 2015 #2

It explains a lot of things going on on this site and at another one who's linked to it. BeanMusical Jun 2015 #51

I made it clear that no Democratic committee would get a cent from me if this was not stopped. jwirr Jun 2015 #78

Debbie Wasserman-Schultz should have been kicked to the curb long ago. bvar22 Jun 2015 #103

+1 cui bono Jun 2015 #107

Excellent post, thank you. How about a petition to get her to step down if she does not react sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #117

Probably none. They are pretty arrogant. djean111 Jun 2015 #3

Agreed. Never. zentrum Jun 2015 #22

Same here! Plucketeer Jun 2015 #50

You want the data? Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #82

IOKIYAR Scuba Jun 2015 #4

Having two distinct ideologies in one Party, requires strong management... HereSince1628 Jun 2015 #7

That's very good! Perfect. n/t zentrum Jun 2015 #24

I wonder how they could change a light-bulb. BeanMusical Jun 2015 #52

Love it.. N/t Flying Squirrel Jun 2015 #93

Yes, damn republicans are allowed to break DNC hughee99 Jun 2015 #11

I can't tell from your response Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #84

A little of both... hughee99 Jun 2015 #94

A rule violation by the Republican wing Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #95

Ah. No I didn't get that. hughee99 Jun 2015 #97

I just happen to know how Scuba thinks. Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #100

Ouch. SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #108

I agree, likely None fredamae Jun 2015 #101

What genius decided Loserman Schitz should become DNC chair? tularetom Jun 2015 #5

You would be surprised how you can win when you lose. zeemike Jun 2015 #15

Rahm lost us the House in 2010 and he was punished by getting the KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #20

^^ Spot on nil desperandum Jun 2015 #30

Rahm was Obama's Chief of Staff in 2010. He wasn't a part of the DCCC wyldwolf Jun 2015 #44

Oh, puh-leeze. "Nada". Why did Rahm tell progressives their ambitions were KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #45

The White House Chief of Staff has ZERO to do with mid-term elections. wyldwolf Jun 2015 #46

Un-hunh. So those progressives must have been really 'retarded' after all (in the non-Pc KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #49

+1 BeanMusical Jun 2015 #54

You don't have a clear memory of this event, obviously. wyldwolf Jun 2015 #59

My memory is that progressive activists approached Rahm to ask about the KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #70

Then you're memory is wrong wyldwolf Jun 2015 #73

And the hand is not responsible Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #85

Rahm WAS the Chairman of the DCCC from 2003 - 2006. bvar22 Jun 2015 #120

zzzzzzzz wyldwolf Jun 2015 #121

That explains why I have to deal with Scott for another four years d_legendary1 Jun 2015 #47

Our Scott here in Wisconsin was "challenged" by the Party's hand-picked, pre-anointed candidate ... Scuba Jun 2015 #81

they don't have primary elections for governor ? JI7 Jun 2015 #86

Sure, but when Party leaders pick and back someone long before the first primary, it's all but over. Scuba Jun 2015 #88

When you are a member of "The Club", bvar22 Jun 2015 #118

I wouldn't know, I hear it's a big club but I ain't in it tularetom Jun 2015 #119

...... daleanime Jun 2015 #6

Clearly the DNC finance chair should be removed from his place as a DNC officer. peacebird Jun 2015 #8

If he's not removed, it begs the question: what does DNC stand for? DNClinton? peacebird Jun 2015 #10

DLClinton. n/t zentrum Jun 2015 #25

Lol, yes, DLC. BeanMusical Jun 2015 #55

And some here say I am TM99 Jun 2015 #9

+1 AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #89

She's on the outs with the Obama White House because he wanted to get rid of her octoberlib Jun 2015 #12

She serves at the pleasure of the President. nt DURHAM D Jun 2015 #26

Well, Sherman A1 Jun 2015 #13

Shady as ever. Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #14

"Is it possible to win the White House if more than half the electorate thinks you�re dishonest?" BeanMusical Jun 2015 #56

Tricky Hil. [nt] Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #92

left out this part OKNancy Jun 2015 #16

Which is bullshit. Fuddnik Jun 2015 #18

It's truly sleazy and that Hillary supporters are willing and eager to excuse it is cali Jun 2015 #27

Exactly! HooptieWagon Jun 2015 #31

would do the same? Has he? no. that's simply trying to weasel out of this cali Jun 2015 #21

has he been asked? OKNancy Jun 2015 #28

How do you know HRC asked him cali Jun 2015 #32

"True or not seems to be irrelevant" Fuddnik Jun 2015 #36

+1 Well said. BeanMusical Jun 2015 #60

What his spokesman said is pure rhetoric. No facts are included. nm rhett o rick Jun 2015 #87

Anyone feel like they're using Bernie to keep the democratic primary relevant? Calista241 Jun 2015 #17

Since the invention Thespian2 Jun 2015 #19

That's the way everyone should do it. FlatBaroque Jun 2015 #35

And I use their postage paid envelopes to tell them why I'm not donating. Fuddnik Jun 2015 #37

Yep! Thespian2 Jun 2015 #48

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Jun 2015 #23

Unsavory, to say the least. KittyWampus Jun 2015 #29

Time to resign, Henry. nt peecoolyour Jun 2015 #33

DNC Ad w/ photos of Bernie & HRC, begging for funds Divernan Jun 2015 #34

DNC using picture of Bernie to solicit funds? BeanMusical Jun 2015 #62

Howard, we DO miss you so DFW Jun 2015 #38

Yet another heavily slanted piece from Politico.com MineralMan Jun 2015 #39

lol. Either he's raising money for HRC or he isn't. cali Jun 2015 #40

Bernie should contact him about arranging a fundraiser. MineralMan Jun 2015 #42

of course you do. Never mind unethical behavior, just expand it! cali Jun 2015 #43

I will switch my support to Clinton if she is selected as the nominee. MineralMan Jun 2015 #63

you did attack bernie cali Jun 2015 #83

You keep saying that, but refuse to link to any post where MineralMan Jun 2015 #90

Oh, I just kicked it for you. cali Jun 2015 #105

I just saw that. MineralMan Jun 2015 #110

Oh because he's officially supporting Bernie? BeanMusical Jun 2015 #65

Or Martin O'Malley should. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2015 #57

Indeed. If Biden declares, he should too. MineralMan Jun 2015 #64

Yes, the most appropriate response to unethical behavior is to be more unethical. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2015 #114

And it always brings out the most creative speculations from DU wyldwolf Jun 2015 #61

One of the characteristics of primary discussions on DU MineralMan Jun 2015 #66

there is no speculation, creative or otherwise. it's a straightforward cali Jun 2015 #71

BS wyldwolf Jun 2015 #74

huh? cali Jun 2015 #76

then you answered in haste. wyldwolf Jun 2015 #77

Msg to progressive democratic socialists: We only want your money and votes. Now STFU. L0oniX Jun 2015 #41

"We got thrown under the bus last time." BeanMusical Jun 2015 #67

gee, it's almost like the party's run like a sweatshop MisterP Jun 2015 #79

Disgusting. nt bunnies Jun 2015 #53

Is anyone really surprised? CrispyQ Jun 2015 #58

"if HRC gets the nom & doesn't win, it will be the left's fault. Again." BeanMusical Jun 2015 #68

that will be the steaming pile served up, but cali Jun 2015 #80

Yep, they are the ones who deserve the blame. BeanMusical Jun 2015 #115

How is this okay, with anyone? They need to remain neutral. azmom Jun 2015 #69

This is terrible. I sure hope someone stops him. LordGlenconner Jun 2015 #72

I emailed them. Will see what they have to say. jwirr Jun 2015 #75

Munoz will not decide who the nominee is Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #91

Is that before or after Hillary spends the money the DNC raised for her to run against Bernie? n/t Exilednight Jun 2015 #98

what on earth does that have to do with the OP? Nothing. No one claimed any such thing cali Jun 2015 #104

I don't have a candidate yet Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #106

Got it! You're still busy doing that with President Obama. cali Jun 2015 #109

Flouting the rules is business as usual for ClintonWorld. AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #96

All this crew cares about is money. PERIOD. morningfog Jun 2015 #99

He needs to resign or be fired. eom MohRokTah Jun 2015 #102

+1 cui bono Jun 2015 #111

It's kinda hillarious that the people shouting "Those are the rules" about debates jeff47 Jun 2015 #112

That's an excellent point. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2015 #113

The party is the biggest threat to Sanders and O'Malley BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #116