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21. Did anyone actually watch the ad?

Sat Sep 2, 2017, 12:47 PM

Sep 2017

It just asks you to contact Ryan. It doesn't say we need to primary him or anything. Just contact him about his support for the GOP tax reform bill.

Sheesh.

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Progressive group launches first ad campaign against Dem [View all] DonViejo Sep 2017 OP

Good. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #1

What specific collusion has taken place? yardwork Sep 2017 #34

Him and the companies giving him money Maraya1969 Sep 2017 #41

Oh for God's sake. Some of you people live in a fantasy world. yardwork Sep 2017 #49

Guess you haven't heard him criticizing Dems for trying to redistribute wealth... brush Sep 2017 #52

I haven't heard that. Got a link? yardwork Sep 2017 #61

Right because redistributing wealth is so popular with the masses...we are at best a center left Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #69

For the third time, I'm asking for evidence that he actually said that. yardwork Sep 2017 #80

And supporting the Trump tax plan to give more money to billionaires and take from the poor Maraya1969 Sep 2017 #55

Show me evidence of that support. Be specific and cite a source. yardwork Sep 2017 #60

It's right there in the OP Maraya1969 Sep 2017 #62

I see nothing but vague accusations and innuendo. yardwork Sep 2017 #64

His contributors would all make money from a corporate tax break. Maraya1969 Sep 2017 #65

These folks are going to cost us a chance at the House...time we considered these group hostile Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #68

Their intent is obvious: to keep Republicans in power. yardwork Sep 2017 #81

By there fruits...they shall be known...still true today. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #84

Right because a GOP type would vote with us for sure. Ryan is in a red state like Manchin. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #67

The tax reform plan hasn't been announced in detail yet.... Honeycombe8 Sep 2017 #2

Yeah, no "real" plan there, but we know what Repubs want... Wounded Bear Sep 2017 #3

Well, he shouldn't side with Republicans trying to fleece his constituents if he doesn't want this. Squinch Sep 2017 #4

Ryan was the progressive's "hero" when he was challenging Nancy Pelosi for her leadership roll, now still_one Sep 2017 #5

Excellent points! eom BlueMTexpat Sep 2017 #8

Agreed. Why don't these progressives groups put their money toward running ads against the Rethugs pnwmom Sep 2017 #14

I also agree, And I donate to move on. Hes not perfect but hes a "D" Old Vet Sep 2017 #45

I just stopped donating to move on...when they attack Democrats when the GOP owns it all, they have Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #70

They are running anti-repug ads in Iowa. SharonClark Sep 2017 #46

I'm with you. n/t sprinkleeninow Sep 2017 #16

This part of our party has become completely toxic. Best option is to ignore them as much as stevenleser Sep 2017 #18

Didn't want to start a new thread. sprinkleeninow Sep 2017 #20

After 2016, does Bryce really think that a Sarandon endorsement helps him in a conservative still_one Sep 2017 #22

When I saw her name, I uttered, "OH no you don't". sprinkleeninow Sep 2017 #56

I don't recall things being this wacko still_one Sep 2017 #58

Stamp! n/t moonscape Sep 2017 #43

This is my concern, too. ANY Dem is better than a Republican. They are NOT the same. Honeycombe8 Sep 2017 #50

Fickle bunch. ucrdem Sep 2017 #6

I have better things to do with my money wryter2000 Sep 2017 #7

The logic fail is staggering. ucrdem Sep 2017 #59

Personally tiredtoo Sep 2017 #9

This goes beyond ... zentrum Sep 2017 #11

They are basing this on a distorted republican ad which took Ryan's words out of context. still_one Sep 2017 #25

Well, that does sound better... zentrum Sep 2017 #37

I am not saying that Democrats, or anyone for that matter, shouldn't critisize their representatives still_one Sep 2017 #42

I hear you. zentrum Sep 2017 #48

Dumb, dumb, dumb idea. They should be using that money to attack Republicans, who differ pnwmom Sep 2017 #15

The tax reform zentrum Sep 2017 #10

Lol... if Our Revolution had been part of this effort KTM Sep 2017 #12

Sounds good to me Victor_c3 Sep 2017 #13

It makes no sense to attack the only Democrat when the Rethug in the race is far worse. pnwmom Sep 2017 #17

I'm sick of having to settle for the lesser of two evils Victor_c3 Sep 2017 #40

GET REAL. That's the attitude that gave us DT. No thanks. It was insane for any voter to think pnwmom Sep 2017 #44

Sorry, I will take a Democrat any time over a GOP ...Move On is dead to me as is Our revolution. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #71

Well, if this guy is supporting massive new tax cuts for rich people, then PatrickforO Sep 2017 #19

or maybe just surrender the seat to a Republican? delisen Sep 2017 #28

He is a Democrat...and way better than any Gop type. I live in Ohio and I wish Move on would go fuck Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #72

Did anyone actually watch the ad? progressoid Sep 2017 #21

NO, it isn't just asking to contact him about his support for the bill. It starts off attacking still_one Sep 2017 #23

Well, he IS supporting a republican bill. progressoid Sep 2017 #31

Agree SharonClark Sep 2017 #47

There is not bill. I think they will get their tax cut through...no matter what. So what good would Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #73

As a long-time Ohio Dem . . FairWinds Sep 2017 #24

Thank you. zentrum Sep 2017 #38

So you live in Ohio...and you think the guy running against Ryan can win Trumbull county? Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #74

Kickin' with gusto! Faux pas Sep 2017 #26

And so it begins. Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #27

It began before the November election sarisataka Sep 2017 #30

And we will probably lose seats as a result and groups like Move On and Our Revolution will Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #79

What is "purity"? LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #35

You would think after the 16 election, some would understand the stakes....but no, Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #75

This is idiotic. Tim Ryan is a good rep. berni_mccoy Sep 2017 #29

Yes he is. He is my rep. and really worked hard to help Delphi workers who were screwed out of their Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #76

Good God in Butter is this a stupid move Botany Sep 2017 #32

Of course there is Russian money behind this. Goal is to keep Democrats in the minority. yardwork Sep 2017 #33

WTF? Attacking the Dem running will only guarantee a GOP victory. SunSeeker Sep 2017 #36

Million times better? jl_theprofessor Sep 2017 #51

Yes. Ask a DACA recipient. Ask a teen incest victim who needs an abortion. SunSeeker Sep 2017 #54

Idiotic! Tumbulu Sep 2017 #39

This is how you get people who believe that both parties are the same. Willie Pep Sep 2017 #53

GOP's only hope of retaining Congress will be if the anti-Trump vote gets split. McCamy Taylor Sep 2017 #57

Congress is still gerrymandered. It is a heavy lift and we sure as hell don't need Move On Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #77

This message was self-deleted by its author beachjustice Sep 2017 #63

WE WON'T WIN ANY ELECTIONS IF WE'RE JUST WATERED DOWN REPUBLICANS! beachjustice Sep 2017 #66

Really... you really think a hard left candidate will win WVA...or Trumbull county Ohio? Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #78

You might be right, but it's conceivable centrist candidates will fail even harder in the long-term beachjustice Sep 2017 #82

Democrats need to have a coherent brand and set of policies they support, not just be yurbud Sep 2017 #83