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still_one

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

Sat Aug 5, 2017, 11:39 AM

Aug 2017

The point I was making was that I do not think there will be a lot of anti-choice Democrats, but there will be some, and their races very will could determine the Congressional majority.

The Democratic party controlled the majority in both houses in 2008 which hadn't occurred since 1995, and that occurred only because the two independent senators caucused with the Democrats. Needless to say, it was a razor thin margin in the Senate.

The topic which is currently being discussed on DU is choice, but without out be specific, we all are aware that in previous years there have been individuals who have passionately refused to support a particular candidate based on a single issue. I believe that any attempt to reason with someone with that mindset is futile. They are not going to be swayed by argument that "the end justifies the means".

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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