2016 Postmortem

leftofcool

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164. You can vote in the GE you just don't get to make party rules.

Reply to Jester Messiah (Reply #56)

Tue May 3, 2016, 06:08 AM

May 2016

If you want to be part of deciding who the Democratic Party nominee is, become a Democrat. It's really simple.

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz on MSNBC just said she doesn't want Independents and Republicans... [View all] onehandle May 2016 OP

What a stupid comment. nt Live and Learn May 2016 #1

Her comment is the very reason the founders of this country didn't want party politics. reformist2 May 2016 #74

so should every voter be permitted to have a say in the selection of multiple candidates? onenote May 2016 #111

I can't wait for the day... yallerdawg May 2016 #131

Democracy in name only. We are an oligarchy with a centrist-right and a right-wing party. snowy owl May 2016 #144

+1000000 AntiBank May 2016 #182

Good. Now amend the rules that you have to be a registered Democrat for livetohike May 2016 #2

Bingo!!!!!.... Little Star May 2016 #8

I agree with the five years. Maybe we should start a petition to that effect. livetohike May 2016 #15

I think if you've ever been a republican you shouldn't be able to run as a democrat. Loudestlib May 2016 #30

That would knock Elizabeth Warren out of contention. nt IamMab May 2016 #39

A worthy sacrifice. n/t Loudestlib May 2016 #47

LOL, and because she's a woman, you get to decide for her, right? Cool story, Bro. nt IamMab May 2016 #50

You think that you should decide that millions of people that want to vote shouldn't be able to? Loudestlib May 2016 #54

Citizens are entitled to vote by their Constitutional right in the General Election. IamMab May 2016 #59

Do they teach reading comprehension at your school? Loudestlib May 2016 #71

You want me to come back later when you have a valid argument to make? Will that be possible? IamMab May 2016 #72

Cool story Bro. Loudestlib May 2016 #76

Goodbye forever. IamMab May 2016 #77

. Loudestlib May 2016 #86

Not according to Fat Tony and his friends Buzz cook May 2016 #78

If political parties want primaries that are private, they should pay for them. JDPriestly May 2016 #151

If you recognize that DWS isn't responsible for California law.... moriah May 2016 #178

California is a very Democratic state. JDPriestly May 2016 #189

I think the ones doing it for ratfucming purposes shouldn't. moriah May 2016 #184

And Hillary. inchhigh May 2016 #75

And hillary SwampG8r May 2016 #113

so what about the young voters who have just turned 18? Rosa Luxemburg May 2016 #104

Or Democrats who lied to support a fascist Republican War in Iraq Kittycat May 2016 #108

Thom Hartmann 2013 -- "Congress approved a conditional AUMF, NOT a blank check." Hoyt May 2016 #118

Exactly. Hillary will bring back the reptilian Neo-Cons... NewImproved Deal May 2016 #155

That would prevent people that are anti-us from parachuting in... scscholar May 2016 #49

Do it, and watch your precious Party to continue to shrink. frylock May 2016 #82

Precious party? This is Democratic Underground, you know- for Democrats? livetohike May 2016 #89

Can you link to the part in the TOS where it says Democrats Only kplzthx? frylock May 2016 #93

Try this: livetohike May 2016 #96

Yeah, where does it say Democrats only? frylock May 2016 #101

Right here: livetohike May 2016 #107

So it doesn't say "Democrats only" after all. frylock May 2016 #130

So, if -- hypothetically -- DWS was a member of DU, Liz_Estrada May 2016 #163

I think requiring people to join the party is what prevents the party from shrinking onenote May 2016 #114

Retaining members is what keeps the Party from shrinking. frylock May 2016 #132

I missed the part where anyone said the party wants to expel people onenote May 2016 #141

Not just registered. For all we know that could allow a Trump. onehandle May 2016 #84

Worst. Party. Chair. In. The. History. Of. Parties. Or. The. History. Of. Chairs. Vote2016 May 2016 #3

Such a uniter, that one. Baitball Blogger May 2016 #5

Yet she is going to put a Democrat in the White House. Nt hack89 May 2016 #103

She certainly had a thumb on the scale during the primary. Vote2016 May 2016 #137

Perhaps. hack89 May 2016 #139

She caused me to stop contributing to the DNC and to give directly to candidates so I guess she Vote2016 May 2016 #140

As long as you are supporting Dems hack89 May 2016 #167

Down ballot, all Democrats. Top of the ballot, we'll see who's nominated, who's the runningmate, Vote2016 May 2016 #171

She's right. Cali_Democrat May 2016 #4

So, you would be alright with Independents pushing a third party candidate? Baitball Blogger May 2016 #9

I would because that would go no where & Little Star May 2016 #16

Yikes. Baitball Blogger May 2016 #22

Crickets. . LOL B Calm May 2016 #17

If they could organize such a thing, yes go for it. n/t livetohike May 2016 #18

I don't think you get it. Baitball Blogger May 2016 #24

I get it and I'm not afraid. They would have to come up with a livetohike May 2016 #91

Not to all but only the small number TimPlo May 2016 #105

They won't have to appeal to all Independent. Baitball Blogger May 2016 #123

Good for them if they're able to pull off the hard work to get on the 50 state ballots. brush May 2016 #21

They don't have to win. Baitball Blogger May 2016 #27

"Sore Loser" laws in many states would bar Bernie from the ballot if he tried to go Independent IamMab May 2016 #40

Bernie is not the one you need to worry about. Baitball Blogger May 2016 #42

Bernie has promised many things, and delivered none of them. nt IamMab May 2016 #46

He has already exceeded all the preliminary expectations. Baitball Blogger May 2016 #48

I don't happen to think it would be ridiculous. Bring on more parties if it would lead to . . . brush May 2016 #58

You don't have to be an independent to play the role of spoiler onenote May 2016 #119

Not to mention, that the patterns show that many Democrats are staying home on Baitball Blogger May 2016 #124

Bu-Bye!! JoePhilly May 2016 #32

I just posed a question. Baitball Blogger May 2016 #36

Spare us. JoePhilly May 2016 #41

Many of us tried to do just that. Baitball Blogger May 2016 #52

Huh? The parties decide who elects their ... JoePhilly May 2016 #57

Been done. okasha May 2016 #125

Some believe that Nadar's candidacy drew votes away from Gore. Baitball Blogger May 2016 #128

We should pick a candidate who attracts the votes of Independents and liberal Republicans. JDPriestly May 2016 #152

Obama lost independents and republicans in 2012... Cali_Democrat May 2016 #153

I also agree. fun n serious May 2016 #6

and the majority of the Democratic base would like her gone! B Calm May 2016 #7

Gee Debby, Democrats are less than a third of the vote now. panader0 May 2016 #10

Indies are free to vote in the GE. NanceGreggs May 2016 #64

Of course, they aren't real Americans bahrbearian May 2016 #11

Eww Biaviians May 2016 #12

Isn't she the one that prefers Republicans to progressives? mmonk May 2016 #13

Some states do Skink May 2016 #14

You got it Babe. No vote from me for your candidate. oldandhappy May 2016 #19

I agree. It's the nomination for the democratic nominee. sufrommich May 2016 #20

Good for her. Speaking for the Democratic party. Go figure. nt. seabeyond May 2016 #23

Isn't she the one against marijuana legalization? B Calm May 2016 #25

They may reward her by not voting for the democrat in the GE. Loudestlib May 2016 #26

LOVE IT!!! She's ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! NurseJackie May 2016 #28

I've been voting D for 44 years and never officially joined the party. hobbit709 May 2016 #38

My state doesn't have a registration option, and I think its stupid onenote May 2016 #127

In TX we have open primaries but your voter registration gets stamped as to which one you voted in. hobbit709 May 2016 #129

In Virginia we have nothing. onenote May 2016 #142

Joe Lieberman agrees with you. immoderate May 2016 #106

I guess she doesn't want them voting for her pal in the GE either. hobbit709 May 2016 #29

Payday Loan Debbie? Warren Stupidity May 2016 #31

Debbie Wasserman-Schultz doesn't even want Democrats to win seats in her home state. bvar22 May 2016 #33

Wow. deathrind May 2016 #87

Debbie Wasserman-Schultz is 4 square behind Hillary. -none May 2016 #109

She really said that? Else You Are Mad May 2016 #34

My state, like plenty others, doesn't have party registration so she makes no sense. CharlotteVale May 2016 #35

She also said the party WELCOMES Bernie as a candidate. Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #37

That was her personal opinion Renew Deal May 2016 #43

And no women or blacks either beedle May 2016 #44

I agree as well nt metroins May 2016 #45

I would support no party affiliation at all. Just show up and vote for who you want to support. nt NorthCarolina May 2016 #51

She is right! lunamagica May 2016 #53

She's an idiot. n/t Jester Messiah May 2016 #60

I know. The Party is so precious! And just because Indpendents are ! !/2 as many people as Democrats highprincipleswork May 2016 #55

Yeah, why court independent voters? Jester Messiah May 2016 #56

LOL +1 DWS is the ruination of the democratic party. Over 50% B Calm May 2016 #66

You can vote in the GE you just don't get to make party rules. leftofcool May 2016 #164

Seems to me that... deathrind May 2016 #61

If you want only party members to vote sadoldgirl May 2016 #62

No, no they need to go all the way nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #83

You applaud her because you want to suppress the vote, like the candidate you support. Android3.14 May 2016 #63

Totally agree. NanceGreggs May 2016 #65

And when only die hard Democrats show up on election day.... ForgoTheConsequence May 2016 #67

After that, don't forget to rename the party... MrMickeysMom May 2016 #68

we have an election where indys can vote...in November nt msongs May 2016 #69

11 Governors, 13 Senators, 69 Reps, and 913 state seats: too bad for them the GE is open to all MisterP May 2016 #70

She is beyond stupid. 840high May 2016 #73

I agree with her. CLOSE THEM and then pay for every one of them nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #79

Then don't complain when Independents don't vote for your candidate. frylock May 2016 #80

+100 eom- I even changed my sig to reflect that: Karma13612 May 2016 #94

Of course she doesn't want Independents and Republicans voting in the Democratic primaries Samantha May 2016 #81

i agree too. nt La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #85

Didn't do her any good with me... Jennylynn May 2016 #88

Now I will go donate to Tim Canova. Just needed a little extra push. This did it. JudyM May 2016 #90

so she WANTS to lose? pansypoo53219 May 2016 #92

If you do this and exclude candidates like Bernie then you suffer berni_mccoy May 2016 #95

IOWA annointed Kerry. how well did THAT go? pansypoo53219 May 2016 #97

Does Anyone Know The Total Amount Of Registered Dems In This Country?..... global1 May 2016 #98

She also previously said grass roots activists shouldn't determine the candidate. HooptieWagon May 2016 #99

You said it, Hooptie! farleftlib May 2016 #183

There's no party registration at all in Texas. Period. Never has been. Zen Democrat May 2016 #100

22 states have no party registration. Eric J in MN May 2016 #188

So much for party building pat_k May 2016 #102

Sanders is the one that ended it fun n serious May 2016 #156

Let's talk July 29. pat_k May 2016 #157

It's too late fun n serious May 2016 #158

Why not have only registered Dems? fun n serious May 2016 #159

So it's a club more than a philosophy or set of principles. yodermon May 2016 #110

Then the party can foot the bill for them SwampG8r May 2016 #112

exactly right - DEMOCRATIC nominee - chosen by Democrats DrDan May 2016 #115

I don't agree with her bigwillq May 2016 #116

ROFL! After June, the Dem Party will be about 2% of the electorate amborin May 2016 #117

So, same day registration good enough angrychair May 2016 #120

Timcanova.com Funtatlaguy May 2016 #121

These "New" Democrats are are anti-democratic Republicans. (nt) w4rma May 2016 #122

Good for her! kiva May 2016 #126

republicons I can see (to prevent dirty politics), but Independents? You can't win without them. Kip Humphrey May 2016 #133

Says a Corporate tool who supported Pukes over Dems in Florida. Odin2005 May 2016 #134

She doesn't want Republicans? Spirochete May 2016 #135

THANK YOU DWS. Now under the bus with you! Maru Kitteh May 2016 #136

No, nobody liked her very much before, either. Warren DeMontague May 2016 #160

I agree with her. nolawarlock May 2016 #138

I guess she does not want independents in the GE either. Weird. nt Logical May 2016 #143

Very good point. snowy owl May 2016 #145

Because what we need in a shrinking party is more people Tiggeroshii May 2016 #146

How long does one have to be a registered Dem to qualify TheDormouse May 2016 #147

But she's happy to work with Sheldon Adelson when it comes to sending granny to prison for eating a Warren DeMontague May 2016 #148

Then only democrats should vote for democrats in the GE if Hill wins. Autumn May 2016 #149

And thats a lesson in how NOT to build a bigger coalition for the Democratic party. phleshdef May 2016 #150

Democratic party members are complacent fools fatted at corporate troughs. nt mhatrw May 2016 #154

she's right. Lil Missy May 2016 #161

Over 50% of American voters are registered independent because they feel neither party B Calm May 2016 #162

So they can make their own party Demsrule86 May 2016 #170

Better yet let the conservative dems get the hell out and create their own party. B Calm May 2016 #173

We are Democrats Demsrule86 May 2016 #174

You can not fool me. Conservatives belong in the Republican party! B Calm May 2016 #176

Sanders is what the Democratic Party USED TO BE, back when Franklin Roosevelt was president. Manifestor_of_Light May 2016 #186

I know what a new deal Democrat is Demsrule86 May 2016 #187

Third Way Democrats should all make a copy of reply #33 democrank May 2016 #165

Sounds great ok, no vote for your canidate from me. Katashi_itto May 2016 #166

That was a dumb thing to say. Vinca May 2016 #168

I completely agree Demsrule86 May 2016 #169

No to repubs, yes to independents/unaffiliated voters. morningfog May 2016 #172

Usually it is the Republicans that try to suppress the votes LondonReign2 May 2016 #175

Don't need those stink'n indies!!! Thats the ticket "little debbie". eom Purveyor May 2016 #177

whew....! I thought you were gonna say to get married! wendylaroux May 2016 #179

Most democrats want Hillary as our nominee workinclasszero May 2016 #180

Debbie Wasserman Schultz on MSNBC just said she doesn't want Independents and Republicans... jmousso75 May 2016 #181

Yet she expects to vote for her candidate in November. Brilliant move. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #185

DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz joins hands with GOP PowerToThePeople May 2016 #190

These right-wing DINO's need to create their own party or join the GOP! B Calm May 2016 #192

That's how it should be in Jamaal510 May 2016 #191