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Warren DeMontague

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108. Of course I understand how the system works.

Fri Apr 21, 2017, 07:25 PM

Apr 2017

But at the same time, half of GD is full of people outraged at Bernie Sanders for stumping for him. And the guy is a Democrat, and the logic in this thread is, we want Democrats to win, period, end of story, they have the (D) after their name.

So are we supposed to be mad at Bernie over this, or not?

I'm just wondering if there isn't a bit of cognitive dissonance.

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So everybody here votes in 2018 for the democrat on their ticket NO MATTER WHAT? [View all] Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 OP

Damn right!!! ADX Apr 2017 #1

I'd rather us switch parties (become a RHINO) and primary the incumbent GOP'r Ragrum Apr 2017 #65

We don't support voting Republican here for any reason at any time. You should delete this post. TeamPooka Apr 2017 #70

That's a valid stategy. Simmer down. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2017 #97

Yep. There's too much at stake. octoberlib Apr 2017 #2

Absofuckinglutely! nt Phoenix61 Apr 2017 #3

Better way to put it. thanks Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #5

I sure will! mcar Apr 2017 #4

Yes. fun n serious Apr 2017 #6

I make no promises. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #7

You were furious that Bernie supporters were allowed to post on this site? frankieallen Apr 2017 #18

No. Where did I say that? Sorry. Not everything is about Sanders. nt. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #20

you do realize Bernie is an Independent, right? frankieallen Apr 2017 #54

I wasn't aware. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #58

Did I miss your answer to the OP question? Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #74

Right there with you. Stryst Apr 2017 #61

Ja betcha ;) ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #8

Of course.... sheshe2 Apr 2017 #9

She'd be the perfect candidate to unite the party (and DU) LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #63

Absolutely yes. northoftheborder Apr 2017 #10

Always! shraby Apr 2017 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author DrDan Apr 2017 #12

Of course. I support DEMOCRATS and ONLY DEMOCRATS. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #13

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #43

So 3rd party voting is good? Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #75

LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!! pangaia Apr 2017 #81

So ideology over voting for dems to increase their legislative power? SticksnStones Apr 2017 #99

The lies of the 3rd party got us trump Cha Apr 2017 #116

Yeah, no freaking 3rd party for her.. look where that Cha Apr 2017 #115

Fuck yes. In our two party system its the only option if you're not down with Russiapublicans. (n/t) FreepFryer Apr 2017 #14

what about Bernie? frankieallen Apr 2017 #15

What about him? I don't live in Vermont. MineralMan Apr 2017 #27

He hasn't been challenged on the ballot for Senate by a Dem. KPN Apr 2017 #66

2017 in NJ JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #16

ALWAYS ailsagirl Apr 2017 #17

VOTE. EVERY. REPUBLICAN. OUT. OF. OFFICE! Raster Apr 2017 #19

I always have. panader0 Apr 2017 #21

Always have always will. erinlough Apr 2017 #22

Exactly! peggysue2 Apr 2017 #23

Yeah I derided the term blue no matter who in the primaries retrowire Apr 2017 #24

I always vote democrat and I always vote - you can count me in. n/t. airplaneman Apr 2017 #25

Yup. Absolutely. MineralMan Apr 2017 #26

I am sure there are a few who have some kind of purity test they can't pass. redstatebluegirl Apr 2017 #28

Always have and Hayduke Bomgarte Apr 2017 #29

Yes! msdogi Apr 2017 #30

We shall see. Blind allegiance brought us Trump. nt Snotcicles Apr 2017 #31

But "blind allegiance" to WHOM, Grasshopper? WinkyDink Apr 2017 #36

Perfect reply! CajunBlazer Apr 2017 #79

Definitely! SunSeeker Apr 2017 #32

Yes. Yes, I will. Always have. WinkyDink Apr 2017 #33

Straight D Train flying-skeleton Apr 2017 #34

Yes... radical noodle Apr 2017 #35

Yes VigilantG Apr 2017 #37

Long as we don't run an insane clown like Trump. Iggo Apr 2017 #38

That is what I did for the Florida Senate seat in 2010! RandiFan1290 Apr 2017 #39

Damn straight! n/t woodsprite Apr 2017 #40

Not if they use corn flakes in their fried chicken. nt Dr Hobbitstein Apr 2017 #41

Not even if we give you beer and murielm99 Apr 2017 #48

damn, that's a random thought... druidity33 Apr 2017 #122

. Squinch Apr 2017 #132

Heavens no, I always vote for the best person. Hamlette Apr 2017 #42

you betya. AllaN01Bear Apr 2017 #44

No Doubt About It Leith Apr 2017 #45

Absolutely!! We must get the House back. Our nation depends on this. No hyperbole. adigal Apr 2017 #46

Yup. No risk of a thug winning my district, but I'm in! nt Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #47

Thinking about the races coming up here... HopeAgain Apr 2017 #49

Without fail. calimary Apr 2017 #50

Democrats or bust! meow2u3 Apr 2017 #51

You have my pledge. l'm authorised to include two more. Enoki33 Apr 2017 #52

be careful for wolves in democratic clothes gfwzig Apr 2017 #53

Lol. Squinch Apr 2017 #133

Hell YES bighart Apr 2017 #55

Yes, and since my guy is pretty much a given for the House ... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #56

Yep always do with one exception only Dem_4_Life Apr 2017 #59

What I've been doing for the past 30+ years. mountain grammy Apr 2017 #60

Let me think.... yallerdawg Apr 2017 #62

I vote straight Dems but... 40RatRod Apr 2017 #64

I've voted Dem since JFK. lpbk2713 Apr 2017 #67

So this includes Joe Donnelly, Heidi Heitcamp, KPN Apr 2017 #68

Yes. OilemFirchen Apr 2017 #80

I don't know. That's why I'm asking. KPN Apr 2017 #87

The only time I didn't vote for a Dem .. ananda Apr 2017 #69

Should those who have enabled Trump be called to account? Saviolo Apr 2017 #71

Absolutely! StarryNite Apr 2017 #72

ABSO-FUCKING-LUTELY!!! BigDemVoter Apr 2017 #73

yep...as usual... TalenaGor Apr 2017 #76

Absolutely! frogmarch Apr 2017 #77

Absolutely NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #78

Absolutely. Everything from dog catcher on up. Vinca Apr 2017 #82

Yes Sir. In the words of the Boss, "no retreat, no surrender " bronxiteforever Apr 2017 #83

UhhhhhbutmagicponylalalaFuckYeah! byronius Apr 2017 #84

i am voting for the most liberal candidate who can win, which which always mean the democrat La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #85

This is basic common sense, yet....sigh Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #86

Definitely - if possible CajunBlazer Apr 2017 #88

Has Skinner designated you The Loyalty Oath Monitor? ms liberty Apr 2017 #89

There it is, not as many as last year, but there it is. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #93

The only loyalty oath I've taken in the last 25 years was my wedding vows. ms liberty Apr 2017 #102

Before the election I was the same American, reminding people Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #103

Oh, so you weren't here at DU prior to the Election? ms liberty Apr 2017 #106

Your changing the subject to me, is telling, very telling. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #107

I didn't actually change the subject, just expanded upon my prior responses ms liberty Apr 2017 #114

Yes, I will. BainsBane Apr 2017 #90

HELL, YES! secondwind Apr 2017 #91

YUP! n/t sagesnow Apr 2017 #92

Loyalty Oath season already? Man, time flies. AtheistCrusader Apr 2017 #94

Oh, there is another one. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #95

Yes, by all means, categorize as 'other' and dismiss me. AtheistCrusader Apr 2017 #134

Choices are simple. Democrats vote for the Democratic candidate. democratisphere Apr 2017 #96

Always and only jazzcat23 Apr 2017 #98

I will never vote for a repug again. louis-t Apr 2017 #100

Absolu8 latinaliberal Apr 2017 #101

...isn't that anti-choice dude in Nebraska that everyone is mad about, a Democrat? Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #104

And? Did you want them to vote for the republican there? Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #105

Of course I understand how the system works. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #108

Forget Bernie, you dont want to know what I think of Bernie, even Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #109

You know.. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #124

Mello vs Stothert Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #110

Damn Straight! Cha Apr 2017 #111

Thanks, didnt think it was controversial or complicated. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #112

lol! VOTE JON OSSOFF in Georgia.. he's a PROGRESSIVE! and Cha Apr 2017 #113

I can't understand WHY anyone would question or desparage his liberal creds. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #117

And Dismiss them out of hand... Cha Apr 2017 #118

I would have difficulty respecting anyone who would do such a dishonorable thing. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #119

That ship sailed so Cha Apr 2017 #120

Well yeah. we can do it Apr 2017 #121

Cannot say one way or the other until the canidates are known Kathy M Apr 2017 #123

what is the purpose of this post? I would not vote for blago or weiner if on the ticket DrDan Apr 2017 #125

funny how you go out of your way to find maybe one or two out of thousands that Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #130

funny how you say "no matter what" then criticize someone who gives examples of DrDan Apr 2017 #131

WE BETTER heaven05 Apr 2017 #126

Whatever happened to "big tent" and coalition-building. Meaning you dont have to agree on everything Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2017 #127

Yep and every election after. neeksgeek Apr 2017 #128

Easy for me, blue district in a blue state... Wounded Bear Apr 2017 #129

The worst Dem Bettie Apr 2017 #135

I object to the "no matter what" part. sammythecat Apr 2017 #136