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In reply to the discussion: Can You Really Call Yourself A Democrat If You PLAN on Skipping Obama's Nomination? [View all]cynatnite
(31,011 posts)26. So what do you do?
If a Dem stands a chance of winning in a conservative area, they have to bend on some issues. It's a very fine line.
A Dem running for office in Seattle can be pretty liberal and will likely win.
A Dem running for office in Chattanooga or other southern area cannot be liberal by any stretch of the imagination. They will get their ass handed to them.
If they are to have half a chance, they've got to have some conservative credentials in order to appeal to the majority. It's a political reality in a lot of areas in this country.
If I had to choose between a conservative Dem and a rabid teabagger repuke, I will take the conserv Dem any day of the week.
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Can You Really Call Yourself A Democrat If You PLAN on Skipping Obama's Nomination? [View all]
Segami
Jun 2012
OP
Are the citizens of WVA that stupid? Democrats brought those FBI and other government jobs to WVA,
MADem
Jun 2012
#1
Why don't they just join the republican party? As far as I am concerned this is not only disrespect
still_one
Jun 2012
#4
I fully expect Manchin to make the switch, followed by Heath Shuler of NC. nt
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#8
Can't say that I disagree, but then I think anyone who isn't satifisfied with their leadership....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#19
Yes. The Democratic Party does not require its members to adhere to a loyalty oath
Freddie Stubbs
Jun 2012
#5
Whatever President Obama did, 40% of Democratic primary voters chose a federal inmate over
Freddie Stubbs
Jun 2012
#16
"whatever" he did??? He is an African American, and the the people of we who are represented by
still_one
Jun 2012
#23
Obama can't be blamed because you weren't paying attention. Just sayin'.....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#9
You've adopted some "talking points" too, huh? The "99%" pilaver has been tp'd to death.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#20
Well it sounds as if the Democratic party is no longer a fit for you, right?
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#29
As far as I know, the only requirement for being a Democrat is to register as one.
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#18
I disagree. This has led to the ruin of the Democratic party. The party has to stand for some
still_one
Jun 2012
#25
my momma told me in 1972 the only big difference between the dems & rep. parties
roman7
Jun 2012
#27