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66. "what course are we on now?"

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #5)

Tue Nov 7, 2017, 07:58 PM

Nov 2017

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2016 Democratic Party Platform

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/papers_pdf/117717.pdf

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Chasstev365 Nov 2017 OP

It will be a win n/t malaise Nov 2017 #1

Oh, God I hope so! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #4

Why should it be an easy win, nothing is an easy win. Especially not in Va. sunonmars Nov 2017 #2

With the abomination of the Trump administration, it should be an easy win if people bother to vote! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #7

I think he means a CLEAR win. And it should be. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #42

Two words: Greg Gianforte Initech Nov 2017 #71

These elections tonight Matthew28 Nov 2017 #3

Yeah. never underestimate the power of telling white people they are victims emulatorloo Nov 2017 #9

If we lose bad tonight I wouldn't feel too good going into 2018 sadly. LenaBaby61 Nov 2017 #79

We need to have a better message either way marylandblue Nov 2017 #5

A cautious, defensive position because the Dems are afraid of being Democrats! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #10

I've thought we've been too cautious for years marylandblue Nov 2017 #13

His success? OilemFirchen Nov 2017 #59

Did better than expected with a far left message marylandblue Nov 2017 #67

43% for a candidate who had no national presence six months earlier is a success. Ken Burch Nov 2017 #68

"Being nominated isn't the only measure of 'success'. " OilemFirchen Nov 2017 #70

i am not so sure the discussion was changed as radically as some seem to believe. emulatorloo Nov 2017 #83

Good grief. NurseJackie Nov 2017 #43

"what course are we on now?" sheshe2 Nov 2017 #66

We haven't lost Virginia emulatorloo Nov 2017 #6

I think theyll win bearsfootball516 Nov 2017 #8

if the democrats lose Virginia tonight...the purity democrats will be partially to blame Fresh_Start Nov 2017 #11

Agree!!! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2017 #22

+ 1000 Wwcd Nov 2017 #33

I'm pretty sure that both sides in the debates I've been seeing on DU Crunchy Frog Nov 2017 #38

I don't think all sides are 'purity' seekers Fresh_Start Nov 2017 #48

Yea, Democracy for America told them not to vote for Northam leftofcool Nov 2017 #55

I agree with you, Progressive dog Nov 2017 #78

C'Mon Folks . . Have Some Faith OldManTarHeel Nov 2017 #12

No, itwill mean exactly what happened in 2016 that the country is full with f racist bigots who want still_one Nov 2017 #14

If we lose tonight, it means white wingers are more behind Trump, and those like him, than we Hoyt Nov 2017 #15

This. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #17

Sadly, this is quite true!!! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2017 #23

Can we at least wait for the votes to get counted before having this conversation?? Blue_Tires Nov 2017 #16

+1 TexasTowelie Nov 2017 #20

Seriously, WTF? FSogol Nov 2017 #45

I'd really like to see Dems MontanaMama Nov 2017 #18

Why wait for the result when you can bash the Dems now? Seriously? L. Coyote Nov 2017 #19

"Applause" Wwcd Nov 2017 #36

I've lived in Virginia for 20 years, our elections are always close. vdogg Nov 2017 #21

True. n/t FSogol Nov 2017 #47

I don't even know what you're talking about frazzled Nov 2017 #24

There's a thread about what the "better message" should be. It's basically the message w had emulatorloo Nov 2017 #58

What you list is exactly the message of the 2016 Democratic convention. frazzled Nov 2017 #65

Indeed emulatorloo Nov 2017 #76

We'll never lose Virginia....again. ileus Nov 2017 #25

And if we DON'T lose Virginia tonight.... DFW Nov 2017 #26

if we lose its cuz the Repugs are cheating again... samnsara Nov 2017 #27

And The Dems Are Letting Them Get Away With It SoCalMusicLover Nov 2017 #31

I take it you will say stay the course if we win tonight. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #28

If we lose Virginia tonight, to me it will be a clear sign that Democrats need to stop Squinch Nov 2017 #29

Yes, because we can NEVER be critical of the party! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #32

You seem to be angered by the suggestion we should stop trashing Democrats. Squinch Nov 2017 #35

No; you personally trash all of my post. Don't think I haven't noticed Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #40

Well, I haven't noticed, so it hasn't been personal. Perhaps I simply disagree with you often. Squinch Nov 2017 #46

This is our Democratic Platform. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #62

Thank you! NurseJackie Nov 2017 #82

Bingo! I'm sick of the smears and lies and denigrating of Democrats and the Democratic Party. NurseJackie Nov 2017 #34

I've had multiple conversations here in the past couple of days with Democrats who insist Squinch Nov 2017 #37

Looks like trashing Democrats is the new norm. leftofcool Nov 2017 #56

It costs us dearly. Imagine if we presented a united front and if all of our pundits, when asked Squinch Nov 2017 #61

its an easy win if democrats vote, as long as they sit, GOP wins beachbum bob Nov 2017 #30

So if we lose the lesson is that in the future we should only run candidates who support StevieM Nov 2017 #39

When did I ever say anything about Single Payer? Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #41

It just seems like lately Democrats who don't support single payer health care are automatically StevieM Nov 2017 #50

I dont want to stay the course regardless bullimiami Nov 2017 #44

No matter what happens, I still think there needs to be a clearer message. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #49

Why not wait and see before sentencing, please? brush Nov 2017 #51

I want the suppression explored and prosecuted. SandyZ Nov 2017 #52

Amen: Totally with you on that! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #53

The media is exploring how our primary works .99center Nov 2017 #63

+1 uponit7771 Nov 2017 #75

Hopin' huh? nt LexVegas Nov 2017 #54

Win or lose, I'm against any staying of the course. The course is jacked up! Zen Democrat Nov 2017 #57

It's one state in an off year. It's not a time for broad sweeping judgements about anything ... Persondem Nov 2017 #60

Rooting for Northam to lose so you can advocate blowing everything up? FSogol Nov 2017 #64

I am NOT rooting for him to lose! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #69

I think we've got this. vdogg Nov 2017 #72

Because maggot is so MFM008 Nov 2017 #73

Yes I think we should remain Democrats. LuvLoogie Nov 2017 #74

If we WIN VA tonight, will you stop whining about the Democratic Party? NastyRiffraff Nov 2017 #77

I sincerely doubt it. NurseJackie Nov 2017 #81

I'd like to force DNC "untity comission" to support Dems in all important races. How about you? bettyellen Nov 2017 #80