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still_one

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84. WTH are you talking about. Democrats choosing Supreme Court justices such as Justice Ginsberg.

Wed Nov 8, 2017, 10:05 PM

Nov 2017

Democrats pushing Medicare, Medicaid, the Civil Rights and Voting rights act. Democrats believing in the Paris Accords, the EPA, Women's rights, Gay Rights, Worker's rights, negotiating the Iran Nuclear deal, getting the foot in the door to start the process of healthcare for all, the Lilly Ledbetter act, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

What do you think Democrats have been doing for decades.

When Jill Stein comes out and says there is no difference between Democrats and republicans, that doesn't make it true, but unfortunately some people get fooled and confused by the bullshit.

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This was a big win-but it not a vote for staying the course. [View all] Ken Burch Nov 2017 OP

I agree, but good luck around here... vi5 Nov 2017 #1

.... LexVegas Nov 2017 #3

+1000. ehrnst Nov 2017 #10

This plus infinity! sheshe2 Nov 2017 #75

Y'all were salivating over a Northam loss yesterday. How about we focus on shared policy goals emulatorloo Nov 2017 #117

I don't know who you think "y'all" was.... vi5 Nov 2017 #161

OP had the sense to delete the thread. Check out Northam's victory speech, good blueprint for emulatorloo Nov 2017 #164

Agreed. 100%. vi5 Nov 2017 #167

That makes a ton of sense to me emulatorloo Nov 2017 #169

Good lord! NurseJackie Nov 2017 #2

+1000. (nt) ehrnst Nov 2017 #5

+1 BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #13

Doom and gloom. FUD! NurseJackie Nov 2017 #20

This would not win a debate, except among the already predisposed. eom guillaumeb Nov 2017 #30

Your mistake is thinking that the OP is worthy of debate. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #81

Ouch. nt sheshe2 Nov 2017 #86

The truth hurts sometimes. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #87

Yup! sheshe2 Nov 2017 #88

Confirmation bias is not debate, nor does it prove anything. eom guillaumeb Nov 2017 #163

... emulatorloo Nov 2017 #123

Yeah for NurseJackie Gothmog Nov 2017 #31

She is spot on. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #89

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #115

Exactly. n/t NanceGreggs Nov 2017 #42

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #111

You think the OP is being gloomy? I don't understand. lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #150

Well, it was certainly done without the almighty "white working class" vote ehrnst Nov 2017 #4

One thing it seems for certain is that the real base was not fooled. mamas Nov 2017 #6

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #118

You Said It Sister Me. Nov 2017 #7

That "establishment group?" ehrnst Nov 2017 #8

So glad that groups like "Our Revolution" kept their meddling paws out of it... NurseJackie Nov 2017 #9

Their preferred candidates for both NJ and VA governors didn't win the primaries ehrnst Nov 2017 #12

I GUess They Did Prove Something Me. Nov 2017 #17

Which is good because they never win shit. They sometimes cause us to lose...but never win. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #142

Poor JUdgment Right From The Get-Go Me. Nov 2017 #146

What is the old song...'don't stand in the way' ..."the times they are achanging." Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #151

+1 Me. Nov 2017 #152

No doubt of that...I admire him...and yes people of color were excluded but the laws on the books Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #154

Johnson Was Underrated Me. Nov 2017 #157

Sometimes you need that...I doubt civil right or medicaid would have passed without arm twisting. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #166

Yes, You Need A Certain Type Of 'Influence' To Press Your Case Me. Nov 2017 #168

On Delegate elect in Virginia got their support. Blue_true Nov 2017 #22

You mean the he ran as a Democrat, yet would not have anything to do with them ehrnst Nov 2017 #133

Who was the candidate? N/T lapucelle Nov 2017 #141

The Democratic Socialist who ran as a Democrat and won in Virginia. Blue_true Nov 2017 #155

Lee Carter is a long time Democrat. lapucelle Nov 2017 #158

The only male Our Revolution-endorsed candidate in VA lapucelle Nov 2017 #145

I read that in a news article. Could have been wrong. nt Blue_true Nov 2017 #156

That DFA group tried to sabotage it with their last minute announcement of non-support for Northam brush Nov 2017 #14

It had the appearance of a power play. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #19

Howard Dean said that it disappointed him to see that, and he didn't support their actions. (nt) ehrnst Nov 2017 #134

+1 NCTraveler Nov 2017 #135

Vas you ever in Zinzinnati? OilemFirchen Nov 2017 #24

Several times! NurseJackie Nov 2017 #27

Perhaps some don't really want Democrats to win. MineralMan Nov 2017 #66

I think some want Democrats to lose so they have an excuse to meddle in how the party works and take Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #97

I believe Our Revolution supported many winning candidates Fiendish Thingy Nov 2017 #28

Some, yes. (nt) ehrnst Nov 2017 #54

I was surprised to see that Danica Roem didn't merit their endorsement. lapucelle Nov 2017 #74

"Nor did they need it to win" emulatorloo Nov 2017 #131

Really? Who...I despise Our Revolution. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #143

There is actually a chapter in Peoria. guillaumeb Nov 2017 #35

LOL! NurseJackie Nov 2017 #37

Marks for GIF posting. guillaumeb Nov 2017 #41

Progressive group ends 'direct aid' to Northam Gothmog Nov 2017 #38

Seems familiar, but I cannot remember the context in which I heard of DFA ProudLib72 Nov 2017 #50

Didn't they spring up after Howard Dean lost the '04 primary? Democracy For America? I'm not... Tarheel_Dem Nov 2017 #103

DFA threw shade at Northam. Perriello Worked his ass of for Northam though emulatorloo Nov 2017 #107

Yes. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #16

+1 fleabiscuit Nov 2017 #48

OK...I'll say this again Ken Burch Nov 2017 #68

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Well said. delisen Nov 2017 #153

What specific changes to the party to you attribute the wins to? ismnotwasm Nov 2017 #11

You want REAL WORLD and ACTUAL specifics? Good luck with that! NurseJackie Nov 2017 #18

I actually ismnotwasm Nov 2017 #21

Some "revolutions" are in name only. It's like being overcharged for "regenerating" ... NurseJackie Nov 2017 #23

I like Egyptian Magic from Costco ismnotwasm Nov 2017 #25

I know! Right?! False claims and empty promises are the worst!! NurseJackie Nov 2017 #32

Not perfumed at all! ismnotwasm Nov 2017 #45

You mean "Regenerist" isn't what it claims? ehrnst Nov 2017 #33

I'm afraid not. How much did you spend? I've seen it for about $27 or so... NurseJackie Nov 2017 #64

I often think about the expensive face cream analogy. betsuni Nov 2017 #78

Another great post NurseJackie Gothmog Nov 2017 #39

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Unity. Love it. Support what you appreciate so much. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #15

Are you suggesting a woman won't have to bail them out again? nt fleabiscuit Nov 2017 #44

Nurse Jackie's gif in post 2 is perfect! treestar Nov 2017 #26

A gif is worth a thousand words... NurseJackie Nov 2017 #34

Recommended. guillaumeb Nov 2017 #29

You mean like Northam and Murphy and Roem did? (nt) ehrnst Nov 2017 #36

Local does not always translate on a national scale. guillaumeb Nov 2017 #40

What does that have to do with Northam, Murphy and Roem? ehrnst Nov 2017 #56

Local politics is local. eom guillaumeb Nov 2017 #57

And didactic is didactic... ehrnst Nov 2017 #60

Yes, it is obvious, guillaumeb Nov 2017 #63

This is a victory for Democrats. Nothing anyone can say will change that. (nt) ehrnst Nov 2017 #170

Funny how many posts in this thread I don't see! klook Nov 2017 #43

Hey Rocky! Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat! Cary Nov 2017 #46

Ha!! :-D NurseJackie Nov 2017 #51

Rock fall off cliffcrushing moose and squirrel Cary Nov 2017 #92

We adapt to the circumstances DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2017 #47

The Democratic base came out and voted. SandyZ Nov 2017 #49

Winning is my happy place MFM008 Nov 2017 #52

It helps that Dems actually came out to vote this time Blue_Tires Nov 2017 #53

I think some white people realized that you get to choose between two candidates ehrnst Nov 2017 #58

+1 Blue_Tires Nov 2017 #62

+1 betsuni Nov 2017 #67

+1 NurseJackie Nov 2017 #72

+1 uponit7771 Nov 2017 #93

So there's been significant changes, but people are saying we don't need change, betsuni Nov 2017 #55

Tequila might be a more fun remedy. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #80

What a coincidence, I saw a story about Tequila on the news this morning. betsuni Nov 2017 #82

Lol sheshe2 Nov 2017 #83

I think it showed two things: Docreed2003 Nov 2017 #59

Well said. Squinch Nov 2017 #76

Thank you..... Docreed2003 Nov 2017 #129

On the money. nocalflea Nov 2017 #126

No doubt! Docreed2003 Nov 2017 #127

Still can't let it go? MineralMan Nov 2017 #61

BTW congratulations on your milestone on posting Gothmog Nov 2017 #70

Thanks. MineralMan Nov 2017 #73

+1 obamanut2012 Nov 2017 #71

Yes, absolutely! nt Raine Nov 2017 #65

Nurse Jackie-what changes were made by the party? Gothmog Nov 2017 #69

I don't know. Personally, I'm a resident of the real world and nothing... NurseJackie Nov 2017 #94

I don't want changes...we win with a big tent approach...last night proved that. I am Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #99

Perhaps you should listen to the women. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #77

I am hopeful also... we need big numbers in 18 to flip a gerrymandered house but we can do it. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #100

Yes we can because we are FOCUSED! sheshe2 Nov 2017 #106

And Trump has really attacked women in an unprecedented way with allowing employers to control Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #140

Ya got that right sheshe2. fleabiscuit Nov 2017 #109

I like. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #116

Ya, I like interacting with her on twitter. She's worked up a good following. I miss her here. nt. fleabiscuit Nov 2017 #119

Yes, it is a time to be open-minded and accept the fact lapucelle Nov 2017 #79

"...demands for 'change' from those who frame their suggestions as threats..." NurseJackie Nov 2017 #136

We will not be blackmailed by liquid diamond Nov 2017 #147

WTH are you talking about. Democrats choosing Supreme Court justices such as Justice Ginsberg. still_one Nov 2017 #84

I don't understand any of this. MGKrebs Nov 2017 #85

Right on time and predictable as ever. nt Codeine Nov 2017 #90

No, the win last night proved the success of the Resistance. It wasn't a R B Garr Nov 2017 #91

I wasn't saying it was "a secret message about Bernie". Ken Burch Nov 2017 #95

Apparently you are wrong ...the message is about healthcare ...no one other than a few are Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #98

Your OP doesnt say any of that. It says abstract things R B Garr Nov 2017 #122

The message isn't just "it's enough to get politicians who agree with Trump out". Ken Burch Nov 2017 #124

LOL, this cannot be right because the Resistance is R B Garr Nov 2017 #130

I've said nothing against the Resistance. Ken Burch Nov 2017 #165

Perriello was Bernie's candidate...he never even mentioned Northam that I heard. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #101

Perriello worked his ass off to get Northam elected too. Was amazing. emulatorloo Nov 2017 #102

Yes he did...hope he runs for a House seat...we could use him...I was very impressed. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #138

And there is no excuse for that. It is just continued R B Garr Nov 2017 #121

I actually don't see Sanders as a leader. He is an independent and has never really done the group Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #139

Actually, Perriello was refreshingly different than many ehrnst Nov 2017 #132

I agree and he did apologize about the pro-choice thing...who else has done that? Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #137

The Party is fine...I have been saying that we will win as we always have ...the big tent approach. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #96

Stop. Take a cue from Perriello and stop trashing folks who agree with you on policy emulatorloo Nov 2017 #104

Here we go.... radical noodle Nov 2017 #105

We won because we turned out voters in larger numbers than the Republicans. herding cats Nov 2017 #108

That is all a big part of it. Ken Burch Nov 2017 #110

It's old school politics, and it's what we did and won on yesterday. NT herding cats Nov 2017 #113

Turnout is all of it Ken. Voters turned out to embrace the Dem message and reject Trumpism emulatorloo Nov 2017 #120

You are. I have never bought into Republican memes. Ken Burch Nov 2017 #125

Do not tell me that Dems message is only "get Trump out". Please watch Northam's speech, it is emulatorloo Nov 2017 #128

It was a great speech....and from a Virginian! Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #144

Northam had a great speech Gothmog Nov 2017 #159

Inspect and Adapt. That is how a business, a culture, or a political party survives. lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #148

Another editorial lacking any evidence to support its premise. LanternWaste Nov 2017 #149

Maybe we shouldn't be in a rush to discover Blue_Tires Nov 2017 #160

....... spicysista Nov 2017 #162