Bernie Sanders

appalachiablue

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9. Agree, and would hope she remains a progressive. I couldn't stand

Sat May 28, 2016, 03:38 PM

May 2016

another one flipping, a la Rachel. People do change of course, esp. when power and money are involved like in politics and work.
And now with 43% of the electorate identifying as Independent, the Dem. Party will only deteriorate further if they don't attract progressives. Corporate centrists like DWS, Boxer, Difi and even Jen Granholm who mocked Ben Jealous' slight stutter recently on a cable show are on the way out IMO. They must know that desire and plans for a separate progressive party exist.
For a while I thought Corey 'Mr. Private Equity' Booker was the party's rising star. Surprised he's been less visible than a few years ago and isn't being considered more as a VP choice. Some of the things he's done I like, he has talent but is friendly with banks and corps., like most.

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Today, MSNBC's Joy Reid Said NINA TURNER Would Make a Great Chair of the DNC. [View all] appalachiablue May 2016 OP

I think there will be a replacement Rosa Luxemburg May 2016 #1

She's done the job already pengu May 2016 #2

Same here and soon I hope. Nina Turner has excellent skills, is very bright, appalachiablue May 2016 #4

The Big Picture, Conversations with Great Minds: Part 1. Nina Turner, appalachiablue May 2016 #17

never happen Robbins May 2016 #3

The centrist Dems. now under some criticism recognize the talents of people appalachiablue May 2016 #5

Please read the first link below my posts- Baobab May 2016 #13

If turner was made DNC chair Robbins May 2016 #16

That's my thinking too Plucketeer May 2016 #8

She's really good Baobab May 2016 #6

Agree, and would hope she remains a progressive. I couldn't stand appalachiablue May 2016 #9

No way would she do that. Baobab May 2016 #10

I'm cautious, not meant as a put down of Nina. Rach is also exceptionally bright, appalachiablue May 2016 #14

Rachel is a Sell Out... LovingA2andMI May 2016 #23

I would love that! NJCher May 2016 #7

exactly.. Baobab May 2016 #11

Nina would be terrific I think. Just want her to stay progessive as said in #9. appalachiablue May 2016 #12

+1 dreamnightwind May 2016 #21

Nina SandersDem May 2016 #15

Joy's very bright, likely glad to be back after her daily show was dropped appalachiablue May 2016 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow May 2016 #19

nina is powerful and smart anywhere hopemountain May 2016 #20

Nina, like Bernie, Tulsi, Keith and others seems like someone who would NEVER sell out. #teambernie deepestblue May 2016 #22

Well said, I think we'll see a lot more of these terrific leaders in the times ahead. appalachiablue May 2016 #26

Thought she intended to try for mayor of Cleveland n/t eridani May 2016 #24

That wouldn't surprise me, Nina Turner be great for Cleveland. As I wrote this appalachiablue May 2016 #25

I want Nina to be Bernie's choice for Vice President. SamKnause May 2016 #27

That would be wonderful I agree; Rep. Tusli Gabbard has also been in people's minds. appalachiablue May 2016 #28

I like her a lot. SamKnause May 2016 #29

Don't know as much about Tulsi as I do Nina, so I need to work on that. appalachiablue May 2016 #30