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In reply to the discussion: Women, we are second rate, second class, less than in the eyes of some in our Party. [View all]angrychair
(11,620 posts)The DCCC and DNC has publicly stated that "there is no litmus test" and specifically referenced women's reproductive healthcare.
The Party has chosen sides and with "no litmus test" it is not that of women, LGBT, the handicap or immigrants.
Having a majority does not guarantee you can control the agenda or the bills that get passed (see current Congress)
No, I do not see Democratic Party voting to repeal Roe v Wade but I could see a scenario in which 5-10 Dems in House and 2-3 in Senate vote with republicans to enforce limits on immigration rights or limit the protections or rights for the LGBT. That is a viable possibility if we recruit and endorse candidates without regard (no litmus test) to their position on these issues.
So what is to prevent a republican running as a Democrat and caucusing with republicans? Nothing since we have no other standards than just saying your a Democrat as best as I can tell.