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LiberalLovinLug

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84. sigh...no they didn't say that
Wed Feb 22, 2017, 05:11 PM
Feb 2017

“If Perez wins, we’re not gonna come out with pitchforks and say, ‘No, no, no,’” said Murshed Zaheed, political director of Credo Action, an online progressive heavyweight that has experienced record growth since Trump’s inauguration. “But people are going to roll their eyes and just keeping doing what they do. It’s going to keep the DNC what it is: an irrelevant, old, stale entity that hasn’t been re-serviced since the Howard Dean days.”

Their point is that the Democrats will loose out on an opportunity to try and be more inclusive, and to heal divisions by showing that the leadership does not hate the almost half that voted for Bernie. It seems like many in DU hate them but thank gawd this bitter group doesn't decide for us.

So now Warren and Schumer are also unclean lepers for daring to endorse the same candidate as Sanders? As well as apparently most other Democrats (if he is indeed still ahead)

Reading through this thread it seems like a lot of bitter folks determined not to ever accept back the 40 something percent of members that originally wanted Bernie and his platform to succeed in the primaries. Talk about sore winners. And a failing strategy to win. Lumping Stein with Bernie (who roundly rejected her overtures) is getting old as well.

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It's only Democracy if MY choice wins... brooklynite Feb 2017 #1
Plus 1,000! rusty fender Feb 2017 #27
sigh...no they didn't say that LiberalLovinLug Feb 2017 #84
Sigh. Sadly typical. This attitude of some illustrates the biggest reason Hortensis Feb 2017 #45
It wouldn't heal my wounds. LisaM Feb 2017 #76
I'll ally with anyone who will focus on defeating the Hortensis Feb 2017 #89
The attitude you describe has presented itself on many occasions (regrettably). And... NurseJackie Feb 2017 #52
Sarandon can go to hell NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #81
I, too, was grateful for Sarandon's "assistance". If she's for it, then I can safely oppose it! NurseJackie Feb 2017 #83
If that creature Sarandon wants him then I don't. Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #92
Trumpian. I hope he loses now. Kingofalldems Feb 2017 #2
Yes, my thoughts exactly NewJeffCT Feb 2017 #3
Yep. Exactly. FFS, have they learned NOTHING? Squinch Feb 2017 #78
But, of course! yallerdawg Feb 2017 #4
Cult of Personality... Blue Idaho Feb 2017 #5
And I'm not sure it's even Ellison's personality that is the focal point of the devotion. KittyWampus Feb 2017 #12
I think you are probably right... nt. Blue Idaho Feb 2017 #19
+1! eom BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #44
Seriously? Even after the #45 win, they're going to pull that sh@t? JaneQPublic Feb 2017 #6
Whoever wins workinclasszero Feb 2017 #14
They will always do that which is why we can't count on them or cater Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #16
I agree. Why try to build a foundation with people who think like Blue_true Feb 2017 #54
Yes...I believe we will move left but it will be more gradual after Trump. Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #69
Not leadership at all get the red out Feb 2017 #57
What the hell are they going to do? hrmjustin Feb 2017 #7
I prefer Perez and would be fine if they settle for Ellison even though his resume doesn't speak KittyWampus Feb 2017 #8
So what's next, purity tests? AJT Feb 2017 #9
Sounds Like a Gaff... TomCADem Feb 2017 #10
What consequences? Some may not vote Democratic? Gee, some already did that, voila --- trump still_one Feb 2017 #11
I never thought that Ellison was right for the job... Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #13
"Some supporters?" flamingdem Feb 2017 #15
Exactly right. Ridiculous without facts. The article doesn't suggest any threats of fallout! JudyM Feb 2017 #26
And look how easy it is. bunnies Feb 2017 #28
Pavlovian. JudyM Feb 2017 #34
Just substitute food with fud and watch the salivation begin! bunnies Feb 2017 #42
Too funny! JudyM Feb 2017 #85
Are they threatening to leave, then? That worked out so well in 2016. MineralMan Feb 2017 #17
I hope not and I like Ellison. gordianot Feb 2017 #18
Threats, now? How Republican of them... Wounded Bear Feb 2017 #20
Hmm...where have I heard that childish shit before? nt LexVegas Feb 2017 #21
BoB'ers are every bit as bad as Trump Humpers. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #22
Okay you lose me right there! Do not threaten me Peacetrain Feb 2017 #23
I'm glad I focus on state and local. JNelson6563 Feb 2017 #24
My way or the highway again? mcar Feb 2017 #25
DRUMPF praised him, a *KISS OF DEATH*?!1 n/t UTUSN Feb 2017 #29
So did Susan Sarandon ... so I guess that's the antidote. NurseJackie Feb 2017 #62
Lies lies lies bluedye33139 Feb 2017 #30
Hate when they slap a sensational headline on an article. rogue emissary Feb 2017 #31
They Gave Us Trump, What Else otohara Feb 2017 #32
What's up lately lillypaddle Feb 2017 #33
He punted. Smart. nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #49
Not sure what you mean lillypaddle Feb 2017 #60
Yes. nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #61
I believe him lillypaddle Feb 2017 #73
Pete Buttigieg is the only move. joshcryer Feb 2017 #91
Fifty.State.Strategy. Iggo Feb 2017 #35
I have met and like Keith Ellison but I do not support his bid for DNC chair Gothmog Feb 2017 #36
I agree. We have an opportunity here and Ellison is the best choice to take advantage of it. Motown_Johnny Feb 2017 #37
ohh the threats again. how lovely, how completely unexpected La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #38
I'm surprised at the reaction here. I'm guessing some of you KPN Feb 2017 #39
They are trying hard to put people off Ellison BainsBane Feb 2017 #40
Is it then, an attempt to cause a divide so that they can pick off dem voters? JHan Feb 2017 #53
Honestly, I don't think they can help themselves BainsBane Feb 2017 #55
All they can say is.. JHan Feb 2017 #70
They don't know what it means either BainsBane Feb 2017 #75
The "establishment" Jamaal510 Feb 2017 #80
They called the CBC the "establishment" too... JHan Feb 2017 #90
Just make sure the new guy hires a better IT guy than DWS MattP Feb 2017 #41
For sure. One that speaks plainly, like "Don't open or respond to that link, it is corrupt". nt Blue_true Feb 2017 #63
THIS is exactly why I have been BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #43
How is it irrelevant, old, stale to elect the first Latino chair? blm Feb 2017 #46
Apparently black and Muslim trumps Latino in the freshness competition Azathoth Feb 2017 #51
Nah, the only thing that matters BainsBane Feb 2017 #56
I'm 100% sure, Elizabeth Warren, Howard Dean, Bernie, Schumer, Biden oasis Feb 2017 #47
Exactly - I'd be happy with any of them supporting pro-active, nationwide GOTV efforts. blm Feb 2017 #59
Bingo! peggysue2 Feb 2017 #72
Yippeeeee Just what we need Stinky The Clown Feb 2017 #48
So now we're about mafia-style threats, extortion and reprisals? Blue_Tires Feb 2017 #50
Who exactly said this? Is this a hit piece on Ellison? Greybnk48 Feb 2017 #58
From the article... workinclasszero Feb 2017 #67
That's too damn bad.. I think #TomPerez would be excellent. Cha Feb 2017 #93
No one is trashing progressives. But I have no tolerance for BoB Blue_true Feb 2017 #68
Except Bernie Sanders and his supporters during the primary? Greybnk48 Feb 2017 #74
Did you read the article? It doesn't even support the headline. It's clickbait. JudyM Feb 2017 #86
Does the DNC Chair determine our party's ideology? How much power does the Chair have? NurseJackie Feb 2017 #64
That is stupid Bettie Feb 2017 #65
This is why all surrogates should be turned out and a process grantcart Feb 2017 #66
Great, this Cult of Personalities has really REALLY helped us so far! Rex Feb 2017 #71
That would be dumb. My personal opinion is that we need someone who can devote all of his time Vinca Feb 2017 #77
This sounds an awful lot like the threats from the Bobs... NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #79
I can't believe he... Mike Nelson Feb 2017 #82
Greater fallout than a fascist as President? Starry Messenger Feb 2017 #87
I have no patience or compassion for this kind of thuggish behavior. They're no better than Donald. Lil Missy Feb 2017 #88
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