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In reply to the discussion: Tom Perez is not looking good [View all]Ninsianna
(1,349 posts)24. Yet we're constatntly attacked for spending money
or accepting any, since it's more pure to cede ground to Republicans and their donors when Citizens United allows them to gather up whatever money they want.
It's a damned if you do and damned if you don't situation.
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I thought you were going to say didn't look "healthy"... something I've thought from time to time.
hlthe2b
Aug 2017
#1
I would never go by Chuck Toad's word on anything concerning the Democratic Party. He's a repug.
brush
Aug 2017
#132
Perez looks like a fish out of water in every interview & speech I've seen him do...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2017
#179
Someone like Elizabeth Warren, though of course I don't want her to leave the Senate
Sucha NastyWoman
Aug 2017
#191
That's really not the job of the chair to behave like a candidate or an elected official, is it?
NurseJackie
Aug 2017
#194
On top of Perez being thoughtful, calm and measured, he did a GREAT job on Smirconish this morning!
George II
Aug 2017
#198
Suit yourself... complain, neg, nitpick. Go ahead. You'll change nothing...
NurseJackie
Aug 2017
#201
Jones is trailing an unknown with a familiar name - Robert Kennedy. Still, no Dem will win in AL.
LonePirate
Aug 2017
#13
The problem is he can't tell the truth about lack of DNC help and Todd knows why.
LonePirate
Aug 2017
#29
Perez cannot tell Todd the reason the DNC is not helping is because it is a waste of money.
LonePirate
Aug 2017
#53
Exactly, they were totally cheap shots by Todd. Perez couldn't answer anything Todd asked, so he
R B Garr
Aug 2017
#103
Those places would be states like AZ, GA and NC, not places like AL, NE and TN.
LonePirate
Aug 2017
#184
confused - how does his reaction - or non reaction - result in you calling him a "great guy"?
ciaobaby
Aug 2017
#5
I never made my mind up about whether Perez or Keith Ellison should have been elected
Sucha NastyWoman
Aug 2017
#8
Ellison is more polished in front of the cameras because he's had that experience
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#30
Perhaps that's because the whole point of Perez being DNC chair was to keep someone else out.
YoungDemCA
Aug 2017
#6
I heard nothing about Perez running for DNC chair until some rich donor accused KE of anti-Semitism
YoungDemCA
Aug 2017
#14
"I am so sick of this obsession with the white male voter. WE DON"T NEED THEM." Hmm...
YoungDemCA
Aug 2017
#22
The majority of White Male voters have not voted Democratic for a long long time.
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#34
Not to mention that those of us who are still in the party couldn't be pried out with a crowbar
Sucha NastyWoman
Aug 2017
#160
Can't stand to hear his name, or see his grimy face, with or without his beard.
Judi Lynn
Aug 2017
#51
I am so sick of this obsession with the white male voter. WE DON"T NEED THEM.
Break time
Aug 2017
#80
Sorry/not sorry you're offended b/c I don't want the party to cater to racists.
Alpeduez21
Aug 2017
#124
Exactly. People have forgotten that the DNC is primarily a fundraising and organizational group
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#41
Exactly, she! Perez and Democrats are held to different standards -- they have to
R B Garr
Aug 2017
#100
Perez was Obama's choice. By any definition, that's a continuation not a "new direction."
earthshine
Aug 2017
#21
I'm totally sincere when I say yr "establishment" smear nonsense is a bunch of horseshit
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#99
You said in a couple sentences something that took me multiple paragraphs to say
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#135
You are apparently incapable of understanding how good Obama was at throwing shade at
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#106
When is Perez going to let people know that automation is going to put then out of work.
CK_John
Aug 2017
#25
Curious, has Chuck Todd ever held a Republican's feet to the fire or only Democratic feet?
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#26
Perez needs a media coach maybe. That's not really his forte, organizing is what he does well
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#48
Keep it up, GOP maintains power and america ends. We dont deserve to survive
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2017
#31
Correct. These kinds of "internal" attacks are not new... especially from those who (presumably)...
NurseJackie
Aug 2017
#42
We wont survive, and we dont deserve to. Either 70% of this country votes for any
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2017
#45
but, but, you are going to hear the refrain, "they have to give us something to vote for", and I say
still_one
Aug 2017
#104
Great post! Poisoning the well against Democrats with 3rd party lies was disastrous
R B Garr
Aug 2017
#130
You are right Eliot. It wasn't just losing the WH, we lost the Senate. Most of those Democrats
still_one
Aug 2017
#155
Your post is a perfect example of why media appearances for a party chair are meaningless.
rogue emissary
Aug 2017
#156
I'd say a concerted attack but at least one of the crazies is someone who has always
Squinch
Aug 2017
#109
Probably should hide in the lounge, but there was a thread about Naomi Klein and Chris Hedges
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#114
I didn't see the interview, but if he messed up, he messed up. The implication of the OP implies
still_one
Aug 2017
#144
Thanks sheshe. I suspect this thread is just a "camouflaged" way to "refight the primaries"
still_one
Aug 2017
#148
I don't think that I implied that the values of our party need to change
Sucha NastyWoman
Aug 2017
#161
As I understand it, it is to promote the Democratic platform, coordinate with state Democratic
still_one
Aug 2017
#154
I don't pretend to know how smart you are or aren't. Haven't seen anything to make me think you're
Sucha NastyWoman
Aug 2017
#192
Did you see Perez on Smirconish this morning (Saturday)? You may want to reassess....
George II
Aug 2017
#169
He was blindsided by Chuck Todd the other day. And MANY people watch Smirconish.....
George II
Aug 2017
#175
Maybe we're tired of losing?! We have a winning message for cripes sake!!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2017
#181
yup like 'insurance for all' so everyone can get healthcare. and a higher FEDmin then $7.25 an hour.
Sunlei
Aug 2017
#183
with search noticed the headline got picked up and used on another messageboard.
Sunlei
Aug 2017
#203