Democratic Primaries

Sapient Donkey

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37. Not everyone is a single issue voter, or abortion isn't the single "issue" that affects their vote

Wed Feb 12, 2020, 02:02 PM

Feb 2020

If someone is "pro-life" but is willing to put that aside to support democrats because they agree with the democratic platform on most other issues, then I see little problem with accepting them in. It's up to them to decide if they can set aside their differences on abortion in order to support the democratic party. If they are willing to, then by all means let them do it. Why not? Those relatively few voters are not going sway the overall stance/direction of the democratic party.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Klobuchar supporters: please explain! [View all] musette_sf Feb 2020 OP

If there are pro-life Dems, I want them to vote Democratic. BusyBeingBest Feb 2020 #1

Not really. musette_sf Feb 2020 #11

you can be pro-life but still support other peoples right to choose nt Fresh_Start Feb 2020 #2

and that is called PRO-CHOICE musette_sf Feb 2020 #13

they describe themselves as prolife for their decisions but prochoice for yours Fresh_Start Feb 2020 #31

No, they do NOT! musette_sf Feb 2020 #38

I'm sorry so you think a lot of people joined DFLA? Fresh_Start Feb 2020 #48

website doesn't list membership size, FB page 12K likes Fresh_Start Feb 2020 #54

+100 (n/t) IndyOp Feb 2020 #75

and some people who call themselves "pro-life" are not insane about it. MH1 Feb 2020 #107

This is absurd squirecam Feb 2020 #3

you are correct. mopinko Feb 2020 #6

THANK YOU MontanaMama Feb 2020 #16

Aren't they allowed to vote Democrat? Dem2 Feb 2020 #4

Casey squirecam Feb 2020 #20

Harry Reid, Tim Kaine NewJeffCT Feb 2020 #39

But Reid and Kaine were never involved with so-called musette_sf Feb 2020 #47

Who is? mcar Feb 2020 #58

how about the "pro-life Democrat" troll who antagonized Pete at a town hall? musette_sf Feb 2020 #81

How is Amy responsible for that person? mcar Feb 2020 #84

I didn't say Sen Klobuchar was responsible for that person. musette_sf Feb 2020 #92

But that is not what you posted mcar Feb 2020 #100

I guess Senator Klobuchar was suppose to tell the questioner SharonClark Feb 2020 #91

What is the alternative? Telling marybourg Feb 2020 #5

Good point...there will be disagreements...we are a big tent party...only way we ever win. Demsrule86 Feb 2020 #26

A recent town hall had a question from a pro-life Democrat. oldsoftie Feb 2020 #7

But so-called "pro-life Democrats" musette_sf Feb 2020 #18

... 2naSalit Feb 2020 #57

If we tell these anti-choice democrats to pound sand Sapient Donkey Feb 2020 #78

I'm not sure this says anything about Amy's stand on reproductive rights. kag Feb 2020 #8

Amy's as pro-choice as any elected Democrat in Congress. MontanaFarmer Feb 2020 #9

Expect a lot of this stuff now. squirecam Feb 2020 #14

Excuse me, but I did NOT post as an, ahem, "smear". musette_sf Feb 2020 #24

Planned parenthood rating squirecam Feb 2020 #28

Again: Rewire is a highly respected RJ news site - NOT "bs" musette_sf Feb 2020 #34

If they wanted to dispel misinformation squirecam Feb 2020 #35

I looked up Rewire jls4561 Feb 2020 #44

Rewire.News musette_sf Feb 2020 #53

Thank you for the link jls4561 Feb 2020 #90

hey... you can be pro-life handmade34 Feb 2020 #10

If we want to win in November, we need all Democratic votes, not just pro-choice ones. TwilightZone Feb 2020 #12

Casey is/was pro life, but hated by Repubs. squirecam Feb 2020 #19

But you're forgetting the "all or nothing" party members I guess. oldsoftie Feb 2020 #68

A good democrat accepts many issues. That does not mean they approve of them. pwb Feb 2020 #15

It's about the collective mzmolly Feb 2020 #17

That is true also. Demsrule86 Feb 2020 #22

There are and will be anti-choice in our party...but they should honor our platform and not vote for Demsrule86 Feb 2020 #21

Ah, so this is the tactic that'll be used to attack klobuchar mathematic Feb 2020 #23

The article is from a well-respected reproductive justice news site. musette_sf Feb 2020 #27

With an apparent agenda squirecam Feb 2020 #32

If we want to win Senate in some states, we need to be accepting of pro-life democrats Buckeyeblue Feb 2020 #25

Not a Klobuchar supporter but I like her. redqueen Feb 2020 #29

Lemme guess, "My Dad Meghan McCain" yelled Democrats kill babies? RhodeIslandOne Feb 2020 #30

Yep that was the basis of the "article" squirecam Feb 2020 #43

She doesn't want to negotiate your rights. LanternWaste Feb 2020 #33

Apparently her voting record of 100% squirecam Feb 2020 #45

Some people seem to think our base is 80% of the electorate Awsi Dooger Feb 2020 #36

Not everyone is a single issue voter, or abortion isn't the single "issue" that affects their vote Sapient Donkey Feb 2020 #37

The legal status musette_sf Feb 2020 #41

I don't think I have any disagreement with what you've stated Sapient Donkey Feb 2020 #65

I absolutely agree with you. But, again mcar Feb 2020 #103

The repubs have never been pro life. squirecam Feb 2020 #46

Yeah, I don't buy their phrasing either. Hence my quotations around "pro-life" Sapient Donkey Feb 2020 #56

+1 apcalc Feb 2020 #50

What's to explain? Seems pretty clear. jmg257 Feb 2020 #40

So you would prefer we tell these folks to just vote Republican or stay home? tritsofme Feb 2020 #42

I know pro-life Dems. My senator is one. apcalc Feb 2020 #49

Skinner has said that pro-lifers can be members of DU. We are a big tent forum. Kaleva Feb 2020 #51

Purity now and forever!11 HarlanPepper Feb 2020 #52

Protecting my civil rights is NOT "purity". musette_sf Feb 2020 #55

So what point are you attempting to make, that Klobuchar is pro life? HarlanPepper Feb 2020 #61

Not at all. musette_sf Feb 2020 #70

If only HarlanPepper Feb 2020 #76

Your'e a member of a forum that allows pro-lifers. Kaleva Feb 2020 #72

But smearing a candidate who has always protected your civil rights, Squinch Feb 2020 #86

If I am not mistaken, her record as a supporter of a woman's Squinch Feb 2020 #59

She has a 100% rating from PP mcar Feb 2020 #60

Apparently that's not pure enough for some. HarlanPepper Feb 2020 #63

Yep. mcar Feb 2020 #64

I wonder what reproductive rights the op thinks she'll have after 4 more years of Dump? HarlanPepper Feb 2020 #66

So asking an honest question about a candidate, musette_sf Feb 2020 #71

Again, what's your point, that Klobuchar is pro life? HarlanPepper Feb 2020 #73

An honest question would include the truth mcar Feb 2020 #79

And if the article had not been from Rewire musette_sf Feb 2020 #80

The source may be reputable, but that doesn't mean it included all the facts mcar Feb 2020 #85

Exactly right squirecam Feb 2020 #89

Exactly squirecam Feb 2020 #88

Exactly right. nt DesertRat Feb 2020 #105

Who else should we demand not vote for our candidate? dem4decades Feb 2020 #62

If Amy's policies are pro-choice, but she speaks respectfully about people who aren't, so what? AdamGG Feb 2020 #67

Amy's campaign is doing well. LakeArenal Feb 2020 #69

Abortion is one of those issues where I think good people can disagree. I, personally, LAS14 Feb 2020 #74

Colin Peterson Wabbajack_ Feb 2020 #77

Anti choice is more than welcome to vote for a Democrat that will 100% protect pro choice. krissey Feb 2020 #82

I think people can be... Mike Nelson Feb 2020 #83

What is there to explain? I am a pro-life Dem sarisataka Feb 2020 #87

Democratic Party Platform 2020: musette_sf Feb 2020 #93

sarisataka gave you an honest opinion of her/his position SharonClark Feb 2020 #94

I wonder about those sarisataka Feb 2020 #97

Are you saying sarisataka Feb 2020 #95

I'm very proud of her eilen Feb 2020 #96

I personally know Dem pro-lifers... cynatnite Feb 2020 #98

It's actually a smart move on her part liberalmediaaddict Feb 2020 #99

We want votes. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2020 #101

Who made you our parent? RandySF Feb 2020 #102

Huh? musette_sf Feb 2020 #106

We are not -- and should NEVER be -- an authoritarian party demanding strict adherence on highplainsdem Feb 2020 #104