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brooklynite

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8. "Highly experienced Campaign staff"...

Reply to Divernan (Reply #7)

Tue Mar 4, 2014, 08:23 AM

Mar 2014

...that can't raise any money? from Union people?

I've said nothing to trash her; I've said, based on evidence, that her campaign doesn't warrant support from Leadership if the race isn't likely to pay off, because to do so is to withdraw support from a candidate with greater potential. Who would you suggest DCCC cut off?

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Democratic priority list: No top billing for Brad Ashford-Lee Terry card [View all] Omaha Steve Mar 2014 OP

What really torques me is the fact their track record is piss poor on who they've backed. hobbit709 Mar 2014 #1

RED TO BLUE is based on organizational performance... brooklynite Mar 2014 #2

Look at Erin McClelland, candidate in PA Congressional District 12. Divernan Mar 2014 #4

Have you looked at McClelland's FEC filing? brooklynite Mar 2014 #6

She's got multiple union endorsements & highly experienced campaign staff. Divernan Mar 2014 #7

"Highly experienced Campaign staff"... brooklynite Mar 2014 #8

Union endorsements received in past week. Now fund-raising kicks in . Divernan Mar 2014 #12

They pick the winners who show progress... brooklynite Mar 2014 #13

Utah's 4th has a PVI of R+16, but Democratic Cong. Miller represents it. Divernan Mar 2014 #10

ALWAYS donate directly to congressional candidates. Divernan Mar 2014 #3

++++1 True that. loudsue Mar 2014 #5

This: "the Democratic party needs to cultivate, encourage and nurture younger candidates" beerandjesus Mar 2014 #9

I agree with your choice of the word, sanctimonious. Divernan Mar 2014 #11

The two issues: money and the control of the DCCC PATRICK Mar 2014 #15

19 races . . . Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #14

Are you suggesting that all funds should be equally divided between all 435 congressional districts Freddie Stubbs Mar 2014 #16

No, I'm suggesting that they go back to Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #17

DCCC publicly labels all but 19 out of 435 as not worth donations. Divernan Mar 2014 #18