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In reply to the discussion: Is Our Revolution trying to unseat Al Franken? [View all]KPN
(15,645 posts)My guess is she may have made this comment rhetorically, but I doubt she would find any Republican worthy (at least any that are currently in office or that I am aware of). I think the point she was making was that the whole point of Our Revolution is not to just go along with the current Democratic Party leadership, but actually to change it to better represent all people, particularly the working class. I don't see anything wrong with that personally. But if you have other information, I would appreciate seeing it.
What's with the revolution to be monetized comment? Do you have a problem with progressives raising funds to support candidates who represent their interests best? What is wrong with that? How is that any different from what any other organization does in support of candidates? As for the "unemployed" -- do you understand what that means, who that includes? I wonder.
Look, I understand your concern about the importance of winning in 2018. But a lot of what I see up thread strikes me as striking out at others in an attempt to retain control. I'm okay with seeing more progressive candidates vying for Democratic Party nominations at every level. I see that as a good thing, a positive.
Back to the topic at hand: Where did "Our Revolution" appear in the email that prompted the OP? Looks like a lot of sour grapes/axe-grinding to me.