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In reply to the discussion: What comes to my mind when I see the Dems panic about Bernie Sanders... [View all]closeupready
(29,503 posts)112. You aren't exaggerating - heck, DNC chair Debbie WS refused to endorse DEMOCRATIC
candidates in tight races against Republican incumbents:
Released On: March 24, 2008 DFA Calls on Rep. Wasserman Schultz to Support Democrats in Florida BURLINGTON, VT -- Democracy for America, our nations largest progressive political action organization, is calling on Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz to be removed as the Chair of the Red to Blue program. Rep. Wasserman Schultz is refusing to campaign on behalf of Democrats running against incumbent Republicans in south Florida. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committees Red to Blue program works to defeat incumbent Republicans throughout the country and is an essential component in the effort to expand the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives. Joe Garcia a Democracy for America endorsed candidate running in Floridas 25th Congressional District against Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Annette Taddeo running in the 18th CD against Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Raul Martinez running in the 21st CD against Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart are being denied crucial support from Rep. Wasserman Schultz. All three candidates have been endorsed by such Democrats as Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James Clyburn, Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel, and DCCC Chair Chris Van Hollen. How can Debbie Wasserman Schultz be the head of the Red to Blue program and not be willing to fight Republicans in her own backyard?, said Daniel I. Medress, Communications Director for Democracy for America. She has to step down as chair of the Red to Blue program or be removed from that position by the DCCC. Rep. Wasserman Schultzs attempt to remain neutral in these Congressional races is perplexing in light of comments she made in 2005. At that time, she backed Ron Kleins successful challenge of Republican incumbent Clay Shaw in Florida. Rep. Wasserman Schultz said, It's not good for my relationship with Clay Shaw, but Democrats can't afford to leave a seat like that uncontested. There is important work to be done like ending the War in Iraq, providing health care to all Americans, and combating the effects of global warming. Either Rep. Wasserman Schultz wants to be part of the culture of activism that is changing the political dynamic of this country or she wants to be part of the tired culture of incumbency that has brought us war, debt, and 50 million uninsured Americans, said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America.
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/blog/453-debbie-wasserman-schultz-forgets-who-her-friends-are
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What comes to my mind when I see the Dems panic about Bernie Sanders... [View all]
retrowire
Jan 2016
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Democratic leaders, I'm beginning to fear, would rather lose the White House than
closeupready
Jan 2016
#1
It's imperitive that we throw all the Corporate Puppets that call themselves Democrats,
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#2
I don't want a new party. I want our Party back. Kick the damn conservatives back
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#25
It's the conservative Dems that are puppets for big money. They are against
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#67
If money were to be taken out of the picture, the Conservative Democrats would dry up.
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#69
Absent money they will have to speak with a regular voice rather than with a megaphone.
Enthusiast
Jan 2016
#89
It will be a tough fight all the way. The Big Money has the resources to get nasty. Sadly
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#70
They Don't Fear Bernie As Much As They Fear The Political Revolution He Will Bring....
global1
Jan 2016
#6
except this year seem to be different, with both Trump and Sanders surging in the absence of
Fast Walker 52
Jan 2016
#96
Tell me, good sir, what other democratic state allows unlimited campaign donations?
closeupready
Jan 2016
#52
I think we need to face up to the reality that it is not our interests they are protecting.
Enthusiast
Jan 2016
#84
I can't stand Claire McCaskill, she has proven frequently that she is an idiot. But she has as much
seaglass
Jan 2016
#5
I have no idea what your relationship is with McCaskill - what a weird question. n/t
seaglass
Jan 2016
#10
Well of course, Bernie supporters are really good at having each other's backs, it's a group thing.
seaglass
Jan 2016
#24
Do you have a link to that statement? As I said IF she did say it, I wouldn't take it
seaglass
Jan 2016
#58
I truly think she is kind of dumb but I did not see anything in that article that said she would not
seaglass
Jan 2016
#83
they're machine politicians: voters ARE only there to give millions-strong backing to legitimate
MisterP
Jan 2016
#19
Had heard all of that at different points, but put together in a cogent and readable style...
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#73
The semi-permanent fixtures in both parties do very well money wise regardless of who takes the WH.
GoneFishin
Jan 2016
#62
I'm getting the old "he should just drop out for the good of the party" in another thread.
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2016
#64
Some people here are going to lose their freaking minds if he actually does win this thing.
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2016
#66
Just a bunch of clucking out of the mo senator. Hmmmf. Bernie hasn't lost my support over it. And
lonestarnot
Jan 2016
#91
You aren't exaggerating - heck, DNC chair Debbie WS refused to endorse DEMOCRATIC
closeupready
Jan 2016
#112
Did you just rant, "... shut the fuck up" in Bernie's name? How very undemocratic of you!
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
#103
Jury results, for those who are shocked, shocked to learn that alert stalking goes on at DU's casino
merrily
Jan 2016
#105