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

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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

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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

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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