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85. "Schumer is fine with Ellison"

Thu Dec 1, 2016, 08:36 PM

Dec 2016

Now that would make me worry. Schumer, the man that brought us this great piece of intellect "“For every blue-collar Democrat we lose in western Pennsylvania, we will pick up two moderate Republicans in the suburbs in Philadelphia, and you can repeat that in Ohio and Illinois and Wisconsin.” Yeah, how's that working out, Chuckles?

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Rep. Keith Ellison faces renewed scrutiny over past ties to Nation of Islam, defense of anti-Semitic [View all] leftynyc Dec 2016 OP

I don't care about his religion Coolest Ranger Dec 2016 #1

I agree get the red out Dec 2016 #2

I don't care about his religion either leftynyc Dec 2016 #8

Schumer is fine with Ellison BeyondGeography Dec 2016 #3

I did not know this... riversedge Dec 2016 #5

I got email from Sanders days ago, a petition to sign for Keith Ellison for DNC, 3 million sigs Sunlei Dec 2016 #75

I've already written and called leftynyc Dec 2016 #13

"Schumer is fine with Ellison" awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #85

Seems he has already absorbed the folly of that BeyondGeography Dec 2016 #87

I deeply mistrust Schumer. He took a very high profile position against the grantcart Dec 2016 #89

While his association with the Nation of Islam is distorted and misrepresented, the media unfairly still_one Dec 2016 #4

This is a take down job via the Wellstone ruled Dec 2016 #6

Sorry leftynyc Dec 2016 #10

Agree, Wellstone ruled Dec 2016 #15

More like swift boating by the Neo-liberals within the Democratic Party Larkspur Dec 2016 #16

Are you denying he leftynyc Dec 2016 #18

how is reporting on Ellison's ACTUAL words and actions "swift boating"? KittyWampus Dec 2016 #21

Kieth has this baggage and it is not going away. Wellstone ruled Dec 2016 #23

Sounds like that to me too. elleng Dec 2016 #25

And with the help of a hand full of Wellstone ruled Dec 2016 #94

I wish the sabbat hunter Dec 2016 #92

Lets apply the same standard. Firebrand Gary Dec 2016 #7

So I guess that 'secret recording' didn't catch on? ck4829 Dec 2016 #9

He stood with leftynyc Dec 2016 #11

of course heaven05 Dec 2016 #12

He's never said anything 1/100th as bad as what Trump says every day. geek tragedy Dec 2016 #14

Trump is a bar set so low, I refuse to acknowledge it. KittyWampus Dec 2016 #22

Interesting thread philosslayer Dec 2016 #17

You can stop with the bullshit leftynyc Dec 2016 #20

There is no need for anger philosslayer Dec 2016 #24

LOL -where is the anger? leftynyc Dec 2016 #28

Sure sounds like anger to me philosslayer Dec 2016 #30

A post on a board "SOUNDS" leftynyc Dec 2016 #32

OK OK. If I get it philosslayer Dec 2016 #33

And still nothing to say leftynyc Dec 2016 #35

I like Keith Ellison philosslayer Dec 2016 #38

Yes (n/t) leftynyc Dec 2016 #41

So you don't believe in forgiveness and redemption philosslayer Dec 2016 #45

Nope leftynyc Dec 2016 #46

When you find that perfectly pure politician, you let us know philosslayer Dec 2016 #48

You want someone who leftynyc Dec 2016 #50

Another question philosslayer Dec 2016 #52

Oh yeah leftynyc Dec 2016 #66

They tried making similar charges against Obama, procon Dec 2016 #61

Bill Ayers is not a repulsive bigot leftynyc Dec 2016 #64

So, not bigoted? philosslayer Dec 2016 #69

I'm not in a position to leftynyc Dec 2016 #70

I've already done enough work for you philosslayer Dec 2016 #72

Not sure what "purity" test you leftynyc Dec 2016 #82

Needs a bit more study. procon Dec 2016 #76

My motivations leftynyc Dec 2016 #84

And pretend anyone who disagrees with them is an Islamaphobe LanternWaste Dec 2016 #71

There is no pretending JonLP24 Dec 2016 #79

There are those who leftynyc Dec 2016 #91

You didn't need to"say ANYTHING about Ellison's religion". procon Dec 2016 #37

Remember, she's not angry philosslayer Dec 2016 #39

Ah, no doubt my dictionary description is out of date. procon Dec 2016 #51

Yawn leftynyc Dec 2016 #47

Good. He wants to be on a National Stage he needs to be vetted fully. KittyWampus Dec 2016 #19

and THAT, is a reasonable response.... dhill926 Dec 2016 #26

It's not like Steve Bannon has ever been anti-Semitic or anything. Qutzupalotl Dec 2016 #27

And look at how many of leftynyc Dec 2016 #29

I didn't say that, I was just pointing out the double standard. Qutzupalotl Dec 2016 #31

That's a reason to dump Ellison leftynyc Dec 2016 #34

I agree that his past will be a distraction Qutzupalotl Dec 2016 #36

Agree 100% leftynyc Dec 2016 #42

The difference is that Bannon is an active promoter procon Dec 2016 #78

Perhaps you think the leftynyc Dec 2016 #81

So having Ellison would make Republicans howl? shawn703 Dec 2016 #93

They would have every right leftynyc Dec 2016 #95

Oh please shawn703 Dec 2016 #99

Sorry - I don't want leftynyc Dec 2016 #100

Just like they successfully hung a past association with Rev. Wright around the neck of all Dems? shawn703 Dec 2016 #103

They certainly tried leftynyc Dec 2016 #104

I'm sure the Democrats will do just fine without your contributions shawn703 Dec 2016 #107

LOL - I think it's adorable leftynyc Dec 2016 #111

The far right Christians will do just about anything Warpy Dec 2016 #40

I'm not far right leftynyc Dec 2016 #43

They'd have to get Andre Carson (D-IN) out of office, too. KamaAina Dec 2016 #58

Trying to create controversy, Part One. guillaumeb Dec 2016 #44

Yawn leftynyc Dec 2016 #49

No, my "logic" is reading the actual article that you linked to, guillaumeb Dec 2016 #53

And once again leftynyc Dec 2016 #55

I agree that you allowed the article to talk for you. guillaumeb Dec 2016 #59

We are REQUIRED leftynyc Dec 2016 #62

Yes, you used the article quite well to make your point. guillaumeb Dec 2016 #65

You ACCUSED me leftynyc Dec 2016 #67

Apologizing? Again, I reiterate, guillaumeb Dec 2016 #73

My POINT is that leftynyc Dec 2016 #83

Fantasy? guillaumeb Dec 2016 #86

You figured me out leftynyc Dec 2016 #90

A "Youthful Indiscretion" Retrograde Dec 2016 #54

This could have been EASILY predicted. bravenak Dec 2016 #56

good read! the ADL is actually starting to step up, LeftyNYC TuslaUltra Dec 2016 #57

Separate and apart from the baggage, we need a full time DNC Chair. nt SunSeeker Dec 2016 #60

If Republicans attack like this, he must be good. Sunlei Dec 2016 #63

The Anti-Defamation League leftynyc Dec 2016 #68

I read this "local Republican bloggers began publishing his old law school columns and photos connec Sunlei Dec 2016 #74

Sounds like more Blue Dog bullshit to me. I'm for Ellison. TonyPDX Dec 2016 #77

too much baggage. I like him but need somebody else hollowdweller Dec 2016 #80

What baggage? he is interested in leading the party machinery. nt Snotcicles Dec 2016 #109

Yep too much distraction, not what humbled_opinion Dec 2016 #88

Nice smear campaign killbotfactory Dec 2016 #96

How about you stop leftynyc Dec 2016 #97

It's the parties job to get people to come out and vote killbotfactory Dec 2016 #101

WTF are you talking about? leftynyc Dec 2016 #105

People stay home or vote third party because they don't like the choice being offered. nt Snotcicles Dec 2016 #102

So they have a hissy fit leftynyc Dec 2016 #106

Some do. The point is to make sure they believe you are offering them the best choice. nt Snotcicles Dec 2016 #108

Nobody is under any obligation leftynyc Dec 2016 #112

I don't know if he's interested, but I think Thomas Perez would be a great choice hollowdweller Dec 2016 #98

I'll stand with Keith. Scruffy1 Dec 2016 #110