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78. Rahm is a pig

Thu Dec 22, 2016, 11:03 PM

Dec 2016

but how did he shit can the 50 state strategy? Shouldn't the responsibility fall on the DNC chair at the time? Kaine didn't take as much heat as Payday Loan Debbie, because at least the president got re-elected, and he didn't support republican friends like she did.

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Harry Reid blasts 'worthless' DNC in blistering critique of Debbie Wasserman-Schultz [View all] DonViejo Dec 2016 OP

Well, maybe it's the beginning of a start. vlakitti Dec 2016 #1

Our state party is pretty non-functional. Our local parties are even worse. SharonAnn Dec 2016 #66

I'm in a blue state (CT) and didn't get HRC signs until very end- we were written off wordpix Dec 2016 #98

Reid is quite right. PatrickforO Dec 2016 #83

Rec! progressoid Dec 2016 #2

So who does he have in mind? potone Dec 2016 #3

Actually Reid is supporting Ellison: think Dec 2016 #7

I don't get it. potone Dec 2016 #42

Ellison said he would resign MsLeopard Dec 2016 #44

I concur warmonger456 Dec 2016 #45

Is Sanders a Democrat again? lapucelle Dec 2016 #54

He's not a Democrat now, Rincewind Dec 2016 #94

Other than registering as a D as Bernie did, how does one "officially join" the Democratic party? PotatoChip Dec 2016 #97

Yet not doing even that small a gesture says a lot La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #111

Sanders also wanted to exploit the organizational tools that the Democratic party lapucelle Dec 2016 #115

Who cares. He in my opinion is the Senator who best represents what i care about. CentralMass Dec 2016 #103

I agree. Sanders is a better Democrat than most of them mdbl Dec 2016 #113

Most popular with the people in his home state. lapucelle Dec 2016 #114

Rep. Keith Ellison: I will resign my seat if I win DNC chair IronLionZion Dec 2016 #117

Ellison said that himself about two weeks ago. Akamai Dec 2016 #56

Bad choice zippythepinhead Dec 2016 #74

which proves only that Ellison will do/say anything to get what he wants. Why didn't he offer that KittyWampus Dec 2016 #81

Obviously? guillaumeb Dec 2016 #26

boy is harry happy he doesnt have to face the voters again. mopinko Dec 2016 #4

Post removed Post removed Dec 2016 #5

Good for him. vi5 Dec 2016 #6

Ive heard Dean's name being floated for chair volstork Dec 2016 #11

I believe he withdrew his name PatSeg Dec 2016 #15

Never did, apparently. elleng Dec 2016 #20

And Rahm Emmanuel is such a huge success in Chicago........... guillaumeb Dec 2016 #27

Right. Seems to be a 'virus' elleng Dec 2016 #29

Agreed. volstork Dec 2016 #33

Probably notdeplorable Dec 2016 #37

One does not have to like co-workers. guillaumeb Dec 2016 #38

It really sucks PatSeg Dec 2016 #31

To hell with Rahm warmonger456 Dec 2016 #46

That is exactly so. BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #48

Dean did a great job. fishwax Dec 2016 #73

yes he did, and Ellison should keep his congress'l seat wordpix Dec 2016 #99

Wasserman-Schultz was grossly incompetent and an unmitigated disaster for the party. LS_Editor Dec 2016 #8

Yup. Absolutely HORRID, and, with all respect, Obama put her in and kept her in. RBInMaine Dec 2016 #32

We have work to do within the Party Equinox Moon Dec 2016 #40

He kept her in MurrayDelph Dec 2016 #63

because of this DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #85

She failed to fund Democrats The Wizard Dec 2016 #95

he's right catsudon Dec 2016 #9

What about Barack Obama? LuvLoogie Dec 2016 #10

I know he was busy being president, but I wish he'd set the direction and the goal. SharonAnn Dec 2016 #67

DWS is going to die for all our sins... Blue_Tires Dec 2016 #12

That was pretty much exactly PatSeg Dec 2016 #13

And who was DNC chair for the 2010 wipeout? moondust Dec 2016 #14

Tim Kaine think Dec 2016 #16

Very interesting Ellen Forradalom Dec 2016 #18

It was 5 years ago. Not sure if anyone complained about Kaine or not. Not finding anything so far... think Dec 2016 #21

Obama's re-election in 2012 moondust Dec 2016 #24

Give 'em Hell, Harry! TheCowsCameHome Dec 2016 #17

Took a while. elleng Dec 2016 #19

Agree 100%. The DNC sacrificed 50 states in the name of trying to win one position. Shameful. nt MadDAsHell Dec 2016 #22

Whoa! Maybe business as usual isn't the answer? jalan48 Dec 2016 #23

Should the chairs of the DCCC and DSCC also be full-time? (NT) Eric J in MN Dec 2016 #25

You know who else has been worthless, Harry? Take a look in the mirror. JudyM Dec 2016 #28

Agreed. MurrayDelph Dec 2016 #65

Pathetic lack of emotional intelligence and simple savvy. Then just stuck it out, same thing month JudyM Dec 2016 #69

He's a wimp zippythepinhead Dec 2016 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author duffyduff Dec 2016 #89

THANK YOU Skittles Dec 2016 #70

He is big mouth, little action. nt awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #75

Sure he is worthless. duffyduff Dec 2016 #88

Given 'em hell Harry! He is 100% correct. RBInMaine Dec 2016 #30

Have to say,thank you Harry. Wellstone ruled Dec 2016 #34

It's about time somebody besides we the people noticed Warpy Dec 2016 #35

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This message was self-deleted by its author MrPurple Dec 2016 #39

And thus the legacy of Payday Debbie Ruby the Liberal Dec 2016 #41

I think Obama owns this mess. lapucelle Dec 2016 #57

I think so too. As 'titular' head, he can set goals and even strategies. Doesn't have to do SharonAnn Dec 2016 #68

The name Payday Debbie awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #76

Since the DNC can't get their act together, we'll lose Democratic voters, and have 8 yrs of Trump. YOHABLO Dec 2016 #43

The one he should truly be bashing is BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #47

Rahm is a pig awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #78

Emanuel became President Obama's Chief of BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #118

Thanks for the link awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #119

Frankly, a LOT of Dems who are BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #120

Yes dbackjon Dec 2016 #49

BOUT TIME heaven05 Dec 2016 #50

I Blasted Ccarmona Dec 2016 #51

Don't hold your breath awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #79

Wish Harry has spoken up zentrum Dec 2016 #52

hey watch it read DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #53

Well, there is a lot of finger pointing around TexasBushwhacker Dec 2016 #55

+1000000! SammyWinstonJack Dec 2016 #93

Thanks Sammy TexasBushwhacker Dec 2016 #107

I don't even like Harry but he's right on this one! nt Raine Dec 2016 #58

Reid is correct about the full time chair Renew Deal Dec 2016 #59

Just ask Ed Rendell what to do bucolic_frolic Dec 2016 #60

Exactly, his skivies have been showing their true colors, Historic NY Dec 2016 #62

As DNC Co-Chair, Rendell was the first Democrat bucolic_frolic Dec 2016 #64

It should be a full time position, for someone not elected and serving in congress.... Historic NY Dec 2016 #61

That wat the first thing I thought of, MAKESURE the new one makes it FULL TIME! napi21 Dec 2016 #71

I would pick Michael Moore zippythepinhead Dec 2016 #77

Well, he did predict Trump's win... TexasBushwhacker Dec 2016 #109

Give 'Em Hell Harry! colsohlibgal Dec 2016 #80

To think I got alerted for criticizing her recently. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2016 #82

you too? DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #84

Is she planning to run on the "alternative is much worse" platform? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2016 #90

Much worse DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #116

I just posted he would be unwelcome here. Let's see if I get alerted! Feeling the Bern Dec 2016 #87

He blasted a Democrat. Don't sign up for DU, Mr. Reid. Party over principle has become the norm Feeling the Bern Dec 2016 #86

Yup n/t TexasBushwhacker Dec 2016 #108

every single spot on every ballot everywhere pfitz59 Dec 2016 #91

What took him so long??? Duppers Dec 2016 #92

Ahh...just because she's a woman...sexist pigs. n/t Fix The Stupid Dec 2016 #96

Harry Reid, you're outgoing. Why don't YOU become a Mayor of some LOCAL town & show Ds how to Sunlei Dec 2016 #100

DWS was horrible and largely responsible for the mess the Dems are in now spiderpig Dec 2016 #101

I agree. (nt) PotatoChip Dec 2016 #105

and in many cases, favoring the business friendly candidate rather than the one Democrats want yurbud Dec 2016 #102

He is right on target. Snackshack Dec 2016 #104

Howard Dean did that with his 50-state strategy. After he helped us win, they dumped him and tblue37 Dec 2016 #106

Six Weeks is a long time........ HenryWallace Dec 2016 #110

They have ignored cannabis_flower Dec 2016 #112

K&R red dog 1 Dec 2016 #121

Harry Reid should have mentioned this long ago about the DNC. PufPuf23 Dec 2016 #122