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brooklynite

(93,851 posts)
Tue Nov 24, 2020, 06:08 PM Nov 2020

AOC and Ilhan Omar want to block Biden's former chief of staff [View all]

Source: Axios

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar are boosting a petition against Joe Biden nominating his former chief of staff to a new role in his administration, calling Bruce Reed a "deficit hawk” and criticizing his past support for Social Security and Medicare cuts.

Why it matters: Progressives are mounting their pressure campaign after the president-elect did not include any of their favored candidates in his first slate of Cabinet nominees, and they are serious about installing some of their allies, blocking anyone who doesn't pass their smell test — and making noise if they are not heard.

Driving the news: Some progressives have privately said the order of Biden's announcements was important to send an early signal the incoming administration took them seriously. So far, they’re suspicious of some of the people being named or rumored for jobs — but happy with John Kerry, Janet Yellen, Alejandro Mayorkas and Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Omar (D-Minn.) and fellow Squad member Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) are the first sitting members of Congress to sign the petition, which objects to Reed potentially serving as head of the Office of Management and Budget. It was launched by Justice Democrats.



Read more: https://www.axios.com/aoc-ilhan-omar-block-biden-former-chief-of-staff-8e0101c5-0094-415f-af80-5583a8ff8e6f.html
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Fuck that. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2020 #1
If We Don't Move Further Left Op-ed Daily Nov 2020 #324
+1 myohmy2 Nov 2020 #332
Based on what? treestar Dec 2020 #337
Our progressive wing is becoming irrelevant. FarPoint Nov 2020 #2
I agree with you. trueblue2007 Nov 2020 #35
They are trying to project far far more power than they actually have. AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #56
Even without that label they'd have a difficult time winning a statewide office or.... George II Nov 2020 #71
I have trouble understanding why anyone would care what they want? Gothmog Nov 2020 #172
Somehow they're still under the impression that the majority of Americans betsuni Nov 2020 #182
That assumption is false Gothmog Nov 2020 #258
+1 -K&R onetexan Nov 2020 #267
Without progressives you'd have Trump's second term right now peoli Nov 2020 #191
Absolutely! denvine Nov 2020 #198
973 zebrapa Nov 2020 #215
Progressives make the democratic party stronger, not weaker peoli Nov 2020 #220
We lost several House seats because repugs ran negative ads calling Dems radical socialists... brush Nov 2020 #250
No. We lost those house seats because the candidates were not strong enough peoli Nov 2020 #256
Don't be naive. Candidates in deep blue districts can survive that but the one in red or purple... brush Nov 2020 #259
I agree! Not a single progressive lost a seat... RealityChik Nov 2020 #330
Do you know what progressives from the AOC wing won in R+ districts ? I'd be interested to know. OnDoutside Dec 2020 #334
LOL Bingo. betsuni Dec 2020 #335
I think it is funny when people say stuff like, "Without us you wouldn't have won". Sloumeau Nov 2020 #219
Post removed Post removed Nov 2020 #223
Are there any specific examples of what you consider to be unacceptable derogatory remarks? Sapient Donkey Nov 2020 #234
If you believe that people have posted derogatory remarks about Democrats, Sloumeau Nov 2020 #237
When necessary, I flag their posts with an alert which is then sent to a jury peoli Nov 2020 #257
Posts that criticize and instill reality AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #277
They've helped rally a huge number of young votes Chakaconcarne Nov 2020 #285
There is absolutely no evidence that they have made younger voters vote Democratic. AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #289
Sorry, their contribution to the party lost seats. Because R-Scums used them as cannon fodder.... machoneman Nov 2020 #312
Well said PatSeg Nov 2020 #232
+1000 AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #279
Yes, it's the only group that makes demands treestar Dec 2020 #339
Sorry, No. Lol! sheshe2 Nov 2020 #222
Sorry, no! Lol! I don't hear anyone complaining about progressives not voting for Biden peoli Nov 2020 #225
Yes, 2020 would have been a repeat of 2016, or close to it. Roisin Ni Fiachra Nov 2020 #276
So why do they demand things treestar Dec 2020 #338
Also, what did they do to help us win if not retain House seats? What they did do... machoneman Nov 2020 #311
I respectfully disagree... RealityChik Nov 2020 #331
But those had flipped R seats in 2018 treestar Dec 2020 #340
Maybe they should have asked for a meeting madaboutharry Nov 2020 #3
👆 Drum Nov 2020 #4
Why is it bullshit? Some of the best times this country has ever had was when progressive Escurumbele Nov 2020 #34
Some Americans may get hundreds of dollars more in Social Security benefits under Biden's proposal tirebiter Nov 2020 #91
Thank you. Keep up with the program, indeed. betsuni Nov 2020 #102
Yes PatSeg Nov 2020 #236
Specifically on Soc Sec... electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #316
It's BS because it is irrelevant LeftInTX Nov 2020 #118
Biden won't cut social security...and house members have no say in who is chosen for Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #301
This message was self-deleted by its author trueblue2007 Nov 2020 #42
Exactly BainsBane Nov 2020 #61
+ 1. As my grandma used to say "a family doesn't air their dirty laundry". Work it out in private. iluvtennis Nov 2020 #85
It would be the sensible, reasonable, rational and mature thing to do. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #123
My opinion is to disagree with you. mysteryowl Nov 2020 #308
Okay. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #309
Absolutely! Rebl2 Nov 2020 #183
Especially when we have two senate races coming up PatSeg Nov 2020 #239
+ agree - two senate seats on the line. the rethugs will weaponize our division against us. nt iluvtennis Nov 2020 #293
So true! redstatebluegirl Nov 2020 #112
My sentiments exactly. n/t Chemisse Nov 2020 #115
Ah yes, that would be a dignified way to go PatSeg Nov 2020 #235
I agree. What is this petition? yardwork Nov 2020 #321
They can vote against their confirmation n/t Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #5
Do they even have a say in confirmation? Isn't that the Senate? nt sweetloukillbot Nov 2020 #13
They would have to be elected to the Senate first. Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #21
Outside of very safe and very blue districts...it's unlikely that they could win a statewide election. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #94
Indeed Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #97
this llashram Nov 2020 #108
No This This - Their Progressive Message Is Up Against 1.15 Billion A Year In Think Tank Spending DanieRains Nov 2020 #126
I don't agree. Period llashram Nov 2020 #138
+ 1000. sheshe2 Nov 2020 #148
Try looking at the states we need to win in... what you suggest won't work. We need a 50 Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #302
So do that at state level treestar Dec 2020 #341
Yes only Rebl2 Nov 2020 #192
No, they can't mcar Nov 2020 #27
Indeed Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #37
No. People much higher in the food chain are in charge AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #59
Did I say otherwise? n/t Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #63
Well yes... actually you kinda did. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #114
And If Progressives Don't Think Their Voices Are Being Heard We Will Lose 40 Seats In 2022 DanieRains Nov 2020 #140
No. sheshe2 Nov 2020 #154
We are farther left. We have a voice. We use it. peoli Nov 2020 #194
Progressive. That is the Democratic party. sheshe2 Nov 2020 #214
What about Moderates? Is that the Democratic Party? peoli Nov 2020 #221
Work to make your ideas acceptable to the areas we must win in to hold the Senate or Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #305
The squad is not helping the Democrats AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #178
Every day they give the other side ammo Historic NY Nov 2020 #213
+1000 AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #216
Perhaps after they add newly elected members from red or purple states? Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #303
They are heard all right treestar Dec 2020 #342
What they will make us lose if they don't think they are heard? treestar Dec 2020 #343
I do think their ideas are important and worthy of consideration. Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #144
They can have a meeting with Joe Biden's transition team instead of going to the media. AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #180
I agree. Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #185
I hope they don't get addicted to being in the headlines AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #199
Bazinga! George II Nov 2020 #113
. Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #146
Post removed Post removed Nov 2020 #6
Faced with running the government, you turn to experience bucolic_frolic Nov 2020 #7
I am with the Squad on this. Deficit Hawks are really bad news. Yavin4 Nov 2020 #8
Agreed. We need new thinking on deficits and that roller coaster ride Arazi Nov 2020 #10
Right. Tax the hello outta the rich instead. Fat money made fat profits on covid misery. mpcamb Nov 2020 #14
Agree. Biden's got a deep bench and doesn't need a deficit hawk. Maybe he'll let them have a meetup ancianita Nov 2020 #16
not yet I hope llashram Nov 2020 #125
I hear you. But even if we don't need this right now, we can handle this. It shouldn't rattle us. ancianita Nov 2020 #136
I do hope you are right llashram Nov 2020 #141
Welp, I'm left of social democrats, old and have been paying attention for a long time. ancianita Nov 2020 #155
petition? Not a wise move. llashram Nov 2020 #159
Haha okay. ancianita Nov 2020 #167
That might have to do BainsBane Nov 2020 #189
What ancianita Nov 2020 #228
self-promotion nt. BainsBane Nov 2020 #230
What happens to Dem surpluses? not fooled Nov 2020 #22
The surpluses were mocked and ridiculed when Gore campaigned on putting them in a SS lock box. Yavin4 Nov 2020 #30
And his wars sandensea Nov 2020 #50
Agree! burrowowl Nov 2020 #31
Bush spent the surplus Clinton left behind in two years on his invasion of Iraq Escurumbele Nov 2020 #73
If there were actual surpluses, maybe I would be concerned eilen Nov 2020 #260
Me too. ForgoTheConsequence Nov 2020 #28
Austerity got us Bush II Yavin4 Nov 2020 #307
Post removed Post removed Nov 2020 #333
He is Biden's tech adviser BainsBane Nov 2020 #57
With so many issues it's going to be impossible to find any that are 100% pure enough.... George II Nov 2020 #89
If his job doesn't involve social security or deficits BainsBane Nov 2020 #90
It is just stirring the pot. sheshe2 Nov 2020 #98
Stirring the pot BainsBane Nov 2020 #101
Correct. sheshe2 Nov 2020 #105
this llashram Nov 2020 #142
You're correct. If they were serious they'd be having private communication with Biden... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #100
yep publicity stunt llashram Nov 2020 #129
Those spinning wheels are flinging mud on the party... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #169
Well that's it, then. ancianita Nov 2020 #170
You're correct BainsBane Nov 2020 #181
This was a well written and informative post. Thank you for taking the time. I appreciate it. LizBeth Nov 2020 #208
You're putting a lot out there ancianita Nov 2020 #247
You had to really pretzel to fashion any kind of argument there. Here is the thing. Two days in a LizBeth Nov 2020 #205
I think AOC is a sharp congresswoman but she is intemperate with her speech. eilen Nov 2020 #261
It is really too bad. I am hoping she gains wisdom thru experience, but she keeps slipping backward. LizBeth Nov 2020 #294
I agree.. and thank you mountain grammy Nov 2020 #92
And unless we get the Senate we get nothing. So let's postpone this discussion. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #304
But why a petition? Why not private conversations? yardwork Nov 2020 #322
I agree with you - thinking dem deficit hawks bring unity is a set up . Building up $$GOP gets lunasun Nov 2020 #325
Frickin Democrats are like a married couple maxrandb Nov 2020 #9
Exactly! yardwork Nov 2020 #323
Bernie was making noise four days ago, saying that Biden best not shut progressives out of Cabinet True Dough Nov 2020 #11
Bernie is right. Progressives will feel betrayed, and rightly so. Escurumbele Nov 2020 #81
Amen. Anyone who thinks they have a lock on the Dem party due to a "mandate" is delusional. 58Sunliner Nov 2020 #87
IKR? AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #218
LOL. Bernie won CA. IKR? Not the north, very diverse. 58Sunliner Nov 2020 #226
Bernie won because the non-socialist vote was divided AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #227
"non-socialist vote was divided"-good night. 58Sunliner Nov 2020 #229
This message was self-deleted by its author brush Nov 2020 #253
who cares if they feel betrayed llashram Nov 2020 #143
You will in 4 years peoli Nov 2020 #197
nope llashram Nov 2020 #264
Why should they feel betrayed? AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #203
exactly llashram Nov 2020 #265
+1 treestar Dec 2020 #345
BETRAYED. betsuni Nov 2020 #266
I know, right! 😂😆😂 Ridiculous! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #271
++ See my post 325 on this - same thoughts about GOP IN 2024+ 2020 was about trump removal lunasun Nov 2020 #326
Oh, Bernie! That ship sailed long ago when Biden was chosen as our party's nominee. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #270
+1 betsuni Nov 2020 #272
They'll get little support for that. They are becoming increasling annoying and irrelevant... brush Nov 2020 #12
I remember voting for Biden to run the country ripcord Nov 2020 #77
this llashram Nov 2020 #145
His support for SS and Medicare cuts raises lots of questions. Lonestarblue Nov 2020 #15
+1 ancianita Nov 2020 #17
+++++++++++++++++++++ not fooled Nov 2020 #23
Yesterday's papers tirebiter Nov 2020 #317
They need to butt out beachbumbob Nov 2020 #18
Hmmm..Fascism or Bruce Reed. I know which I'll take. BlueNProud Nov 2020 #19
And here we go already. Petulance. oldsoftie Nov 2020 #20
Shouldn't they be protesting Republicans? mcar Nov 2020 #24
It's possible to do more than one right thing at once. nt Gore1FL Nov 2020 #41
Link to where they are doing those things? mcar Nov 2020 #48
No. I'll try to make my point less easy to miss next time. nt Gore1FL Nov 2020 #64
Bless your heart mcar Nov 2020 #121
Yours too! I hope you enjoyed the article! nt Gore1FL Nov 2020 #162
But I did run accross this. You get it for free! Gore1FL Nov 2020 #68
It seems like they never do those things. EllieBC Nov 2020 #254
They've done both of those things melman Nov 2020 #58
Lulz! Nobody is attacking them. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #107
Who has attacked them for that? mcar Nov 2020 #130
To quote, "the usuals", whoever they are..... George II Nov 2020 #147
I wonder what that means mcar Nov 2020 #150
Presumably. George II Nov 2020 #151
I'm finding it hard to believe that, mcar Nov 2020 #163
Criticism is not an attack. AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #204
Yes. Why do they not understand treestar Dec 2020 #344
His past support for Social Security and Medicare cuts should be a factor for any Democrat Autumn Nov 2020 #25
This is definitely concerning to me. ananda Nov 2020 #32
All concern is duly noted. lapucelle Nov 2020 #274
Yes! This, exactly /nt wackadoo wabbit Nov 2020 #62
When did Bruce Reed support cuts to Social Security and Medicare? Unless I missed it - never. George II Nov 2020 #110
You must have missed it then. Try reading the link in the OP or try Google. nt Autumn Nov 2020 #116
Two points: George II Nov 2020 #132
He served as executive director for the Simpson-Bowles Commission which did recommend cuts. Autumn Nov 2020 #152
bwahahahahahahahahahaha Economic Policy Institute AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #209
bwahahahahahahahahahaha. I wish Bernie were all powerful as he is in your mind. Autumn Nov 2020 #284
All of its founders endorsed Sen. Sanders. AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #290
No it was not founded by Bernie supporters. It was founded in 1986. Well before Bernie was supported Autumn Nov 2020 #292
I never stated that it was founded after they endorsed Bernie Sanders AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #295
Your post stated bwahahahahahahahahahaha Economic Policy Institute Autumn Nov 2020 #296
Alas, probably not enough since he lost twice AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #299
Yes go with that if you need to. Sad indeed. Autumn Nov 2020 #300
Right, and Biden plans to expand both programs. I'm not worried about Bruce Reed at this point. Midnight Writer Nov 2020 #119
The idea that Reed was in favor of cuts to Social Security and Medicare is a misnomer. George II Nov 2020 #134
It's a Justice Democrats/David Sirota/Intercept fiction. lapucelle Nov 2020 #153
Ah, that's where the ridiculous idea that Biden would cut SS and Medicare came from. betsuni Nov 2020 #160
Yep AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #210
I'll take C-CPI for a raise in the minimum to 125% poverty. joshcryer Nov 2020 #217
LOL, Biden just passed 80,000,000 voter tally. When these R B Garr Nov 2020 #26
Right. ForgoTheConsequence Nov 2020 #33
It means Biden has a mandate, Bernie lost twice, R B Garr Nov 2020 #40
What voters want is a large umbrella. I like Biden a lot but several factors played into his win. 58Sunliner Nov 2020 #82
Actually, Biden overcame the divisive stances of R B Garr Nov 2020 #88
I think focusing on the "brand" is simplistic and dismissive. 58Sunliner Nov 2020 #122
Actually, the simplicity was Bernie's repetitive R B Garr Nov 2020 #156
They don't have to come up with 79,900,000, it only has to be a contraction. 58Sunliner Nov 2020 #224
ummmmm AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #243
The election results starting from 5 years ago completely R B Garr Nov 2020 #249
We will win future elections with moderate candidate. He won with more votes than anyone Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #306
This is not the time Bayard Nov 2020 #29
... sheshe2 Nov 2020 #75
exactly llashram Nov 2020 #149
I wonder why they're happy with John Kerry. betsuni Nov 2020 #36
I think I know why mcar Nov 2020 #133
I think people can change, evolve surrounded in different contexts. Lock him up. Nov 2020 #166
Good for them! Gore1FL Nov 2020 #38
We elected Biden to run the country... not AOC FBaggins Nov 2020 #51
"We" are supposed to be for Social Security, among other things. Gore1FL Nov 2020 #66
Does "Gore1FL" imply support for Gore? FBaggins Nov 2020 #78
It implies Gore won the 2000 election, specifically in Florida. Gore1FL Nov 2020 #164
I agree with the concerns but not the methods. Chemisse Nov 2020 #128
A deficit hawk moght be just what we need Warpy Nov 2020 #39
Gee. WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2020 #43
Not when The circular firing squad BainsBane Nov 2020 #60
Is a new Tea Party emerging on the left? nt JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2020 #44
If they want to pick a cabinet BainsBane Nov 2020 #45
They don't give a rat's ass--they're looking for exposure. Piratedog Nov 2020 #46
Good God in Butter Botany Nov 2020 #47
Here are two example from the Simpson Bowles Plan Summary whistler162 Nov 2020 #49
Retirement age needs lowered not raised questionseverything Nov 2020 #95
Who the hell cares what they think? AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #52
You do RandiFan1290 Nov 2020 #263
All. Autumn Nov 2020 #287
The man is Biden's tech adviser BainsBane Nov 2020 #53
Meet Bruce Reed, Obama's point man on cutting deficit Celerity Nov 2020 #207
I have no idea if Reed is going to be appointed to anything BainsBane Nov 2020 #211
Reed has been known as a budget hawk for ages, I just showed you that, he is not simply some Celerity Nov 2020 #233
I don't disagree with you on Simpson-Bowles BainsBane Nov 2020 #238
they (and others) are objecting to Reed potentially serving as head of the Office of Management Celerity Nov 2020 #240
Fair enough BainsBane Nov 2020 #241
I think we were (I shall take the blame) talking past each other Celerity Nov 2020 #244
My fault BainsBane Nov 2020 #246
I have little to no issues with him in a big tech crackdown role at all Celerity Nov 2020 #248
Doubtful Biden's going to give in to AOC left-of-center2012 Nov 2020 #54
Chill...CHILL....GOOD GRIEF...are you Idiots? Give it a rest ladies ashredux Nov 2020 #55
"past support for Social Security and Medicare cuts" Is that good? Let's hear it out. Evolve Dammit Nov 2020 #65
The question is whether it is relevant BainsBane Nov 2020 #70
Hopefully it will come up in hearing(s). I'd like to know the context & beliefs of higher officers. Evolve Dammit Nov 2020 #83
The only hearings McConnell will allow BainsBane Nov 2020 #99
I'm simply suggesting that views on cornerstones of Democratic values be brought to light. Evolve Dammit Nov 2020 #106
As someone else in this thread pointed out BainsBane Nov 2020 #109
Why would it matter? His position has nothing to do with it. LizBeth Nov 2020 #79
They're right. Deficit hawks zentrum Nov 2020 #67
His position has nothing to do with SS and Medicare. Why would it matter? LizBeth Nov 2020 #80
I agree but most in this thread seem to think they can tell the young....we already got your vote questionseverything Nov 2020 #104
Yup. zentrum Nov 2020 #310
Nobody takes the youth vote for granted. betsuni Nov 2020 #318
Quoting number 52....who the hell cares what they think questionseverything Nov 2020 #319
Don't know what that means. betsuni Nov 2020 #320
So let's see, in the last few days certain members of Congress have attacked Biden's choices of.... George II Nov 2020 #69
I'd like to know why they think they're the only ones with progressive ideas betsuni Nov 2020 #86
This may be irrelevant if Reed is not being asked for that role. 58Sunliner Nov 2020 #72
Nothing brings our party closer together than the smell test. ripcord Nov 2020 #74
One of the things I love about our party is that they don't all walk in lockstep. Native Nov 2020 #76
Kerry is a deficit hawk. So is Yellen. So is Mayorkas (Chair of the US Chamber of Commerce no less). beastie boy Nov 2020 #84
This point is being assiduously ignored BainsBane Nov 2020 #193
They are doing their jobs. OneBro Nov 2020 #93
Thank you. SophieJean Nov 2020 #111
His job will have nothing to do with any of those things. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #120
What does Reed's work history even qualify him to be a "tech advisor." I've found nothing. ancianita Nov 2020 #174
Let it go, and trust in Joe. He knows what he's doing. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #201
Fine. It's not that hard. I was just hoping to find out some background on the guy ancianita Nov 2020 #252
many (not just AOC) are objecting to Reed potentially serving as head of the Office of Management Celerity Nov 2020 #242
Thank you for the links. ancianita Nov 2020 #251
I don't think a petition will cause disrupt, suspicion or isolation. OneBro Nov 2020 #206
No they are not. Absolutely positively not. AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #184
Wasn't this joe's 4th or 5th run? questionseverything Nov 2020 #186
Non sequitur AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #195
They need more than a few US Senators on their side. kstewart33 Nov 2020 #96
Good for them. We need substantive change, not neoliberal normalcy. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 2020 #103
Yes, we need to respect all the voices within the democratic party. mysteryowl Nov 2020 #137
No. Just because an opinion is held, does not mean that it's a valid one or helpful one. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #298
Great news! Mike Nelson Nov 2020 #117
You know I was thinking the same thing Mike. Excellent observation still_one Nov 2020 #127
+1 AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #280
This petition was launched by the "justice democrats", which was founded by Cenk Uygur and Saikat still_one Nov 2020 #124
It's agitation or stagnation JGladstone Nov 2020 #131
LOL BainsBane Nov 2020 #196
You're soliciting in the wrong pew on that :) JGladstone Nov 2020 #202
Supply-siders please STFU pecosbob Nov 2020 #135
Then it's treasury secretary you should worry about BainsBane Nov 2020 #200
DLC, "end welfare as we know it" DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #139
What...ever.... Hulk Nov 2020 #157
Bruce Reed is particularly odious DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #161
I'll grant that people change. I'd just like to know how and why he's changed into a tech advisor. ancianita Nov 2020 #175
I don't know many people in their 6th decade DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #269
I had no idea... Hulk Nov 2020 #297
I am growing weary of their antics. hamsterjill Nov 2020 #158
Quite the uptick in pieces promoting division between democrats lately ms liberty Nov 2020 #165
THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️ lunasun Nov 2020 #327
They have no say in who is appointed Progressive dog Nov 2020 #168
Joe Biden has Earned Being Able to Cha Nov 2020 #171
Everyone has an opinion... robleb Nov 2020 #173
Good For them. BasicallyComplicated Nov 2020 #176
Joe Biden is NOT a "Centrist" & he has Earned Cha Nov 2020 #177
Exactly PatSeg Nov 2020 #245
Excellent points, Pat! Biden has a Broad Cha Nov 2020 #255
Yes, I think Biden has a broader vision PatSeg Nov 2020 #286
The "left" is not a coalition on it's own, it's part of the DEMOCRATIC coalition.... George II Nov 2020 #187
The Justice Democrat's petition is a publicity stunt being flogged by David Sirota and The Intercept lapucelle Nov 2020 #273
Good. tenderfoot Nov 2020 #179
This is just a shot across the bow by the left wing of the party JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #188
They're doing themselves NO favors. Stunts like this only serve to create distrust and resentment. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #268
You are correct and I agree JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #288
I have so much fear and anger against the GOP Senate and Mitch MicConnell... TomDaisy Nov 2020 #190
Back benchers Historic NY Nov 2020 #212
So be an adult & talk to Biden. Is that so hard? CaptainTruth Nov 2020 #231
As a mature, rational and reasonable adult... that's what I would do. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #262
Justice Democrats, David Sirota, and The Intercept helped enable Trump's election in 2016. lapucelle Nov 2020 #275
Without a doubt the Democratic Party does need the progressive voters to vote for the Dem candidate UCmeNdc Nov 2020 #278
Way to go, you two... MineralMan Nov 2020 #281
On a roll? orangecrush Nov 2020 #282
+1 😻 lunasun Nov 2020 #328
... orangecrush Nov 2020 #329
I'm betting they're just doing this to send a message to the base that they're working for them.... Chakaconcarne Nov 2020 #283
I'm betting that Justice Democrats are doing it to bolster their email list lapucelle Nov 2020 #291
Even a casual review of Justice Democrats' FEC filings reveals that they and those who are or were.. George II Nov 2020 #315
"... and people in Hell want ice water!" NurseJackie Nov 2020 #313
Really. Fuck that, Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #314
I agree. nt Hotler Dec 2020 #336
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