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smirkymonkey

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40. This happens all the time with every topic.

Reply to taught_me_patience (Reply #5)

Sat Aug 5, 2017, 08:45 AM

Aug 2017

Why is it suddenly an issue when it comes to women's reproductive rights?

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I could not pull the lever for a candidate who doesn't support Reproductive Rights! [View all] hrmjustin Aug 2017 OP

and you aren't expected to, but elleng Aug 2017 #1

2008 Rick Santorum verses Bob Casey, 2012 Richard Murdock verses Joe Donnelly for example still_one Aug 2017 #30

Were Dems trying hard for congressional majorities? elleng Aug 2017 #31

Yes? brooklynite Aug 2017 #44

In 2008 they sure were, and I assume the same thing in President Obama's second term 2012 still_one Aug 2017 #54

With you, still_one, elleng Aug 2017 #55

I suspected we would be on the same page. I guess these recent declarations threads are a still_one Aug 2017 #56

Same here. They can be personally pro-life all they want but if they 50 Shades Of Blue Aug 2017 #2

I guess you didn't notice the 5 or 6 other threads on this same issue... SharonClark Aug 2017 #3

Five or six? BannonsLiver Aug 2017 #4

Who is that? boston bean Aug 2017 #19

A deeply original DU thread nt taught_me_patience Aug 2017 #5

This happens all the time with every topic. smirkymonkey Aug 2017 #40

Reproductive rights Lunabell Aug 2017 #6

And neither are negotiable. hamsterjill Aug 2017 #14

Yes. Lunabell Aug 2017 #34

Just to be clear: "Reproductive rights" means *CHOICE* UTUSN Aug 2017 #7

I don't think I could either, but just until we get some power back, I'm not going to Squinch Aug 2017 #8

Then abstain and let the Republican win. Binkie The Clown Aug 2017 #9

So, are you ok with women losing the right to choose, MoonRiver Aug 2017 #48

I didn't say that, did I? Binkie The Clown Aug 2017 #50

Where is the evidence that officially signaling a willingness to entertain pro-life candidates.. JHan Aug 2017 #53

It's not only about reproductive rights. Solly Mack Aug 2017 #10

This really should be its own OP! hrmjustin Aug 2017 #11

I've said that so many times in my life I've lost count. Solly Mack Aug 2017 #12

+ 1 musette_sf Aug 2017 #13

Thank you. Solly Mack Aug 2017 #39

as one of my favorite latter-day pundits (Charles Pierce) said, musette_sf Aug 2017 #60

I read that. He's right. Solly Mack Aug 2017 #61

Thank you ismnotwasm Aug 2017 #23

Amen, sister. brer cat Aug 2017 #24

It is. Solly Mack Aug 2017 #38

I can't find the dang LIKE button! Kali Aug 2017 #26

I hate it when that happens. (not finding the like button when I need it) Solly Mack Aug 2017 #37

This! All of this!!! bettyellen Aug 2017 #27

Especially the last part. :) Solly Mack Aug 2017 #36

Bravo! smirkymonkey Aug 2017 #41

Thank you Solly Mack Aug 2017 #42

This is the best post I've read in a long time. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #43

I won't go quietly. None of us will. Solly Mack Aug 2017 #45

Did vote for Obama in 2008, when he was expressly opposed to same gender marriage? Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #15

I did and I voted for him expecting that eventually he would change his opinion. hrmjustin Aug 2017 #16

Then why the absolute standard on abortion rights? Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #47

The choice issue at the national level is older than the same gender marriage issue. Foamfollower Aug 2017 #18

I don't believe either isssue, in isolation, is reason to stay home from the voting booth Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #49

As was pointed out to me, the anti-choice people refused to vote for anybody wh was not anti-choice. Foamfollower Aug 2017 #17

Good point! wryter2000 Aug 2017 #57

Choice is not negotiable. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #20

agreed Yates Amatitio Aug 2017 #21

I don't know that I could either bhikkhu Aug 2017 #22

Same here. BigDemVoter Aug 2017 #25

curious, are you in red or swing state? still_one Aug 2017 #28

Me neither. It would be like voting for slavery in the 1850s, just couldn't do it. Warpy Aug 2017 #29

Were you a Bernie or Bust as well ? OnDoutside Aug 2017 #32

But what if you were in a state like Louisiana? Willie Pep Aug 2017 #33

This is a very important point SHRED Aug 2017 #52

And we all need to work hard to make sure JNelson6563 Aug 2017 #35

The big issue is more important BSdetect Aug 2017 #46

i can see them not personally supporting it but if they promise.... samnsara Aug 2017 #51

I'm with you on this issue. Voltaire2 Aug 2017 #58

I doubt you will ever have to even consider it. MineralMan Aug 2017 #59