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Cal33

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81. An excellent post, and welcome to DU. Will pass on your post to friends.

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Pledge to Primary! Occupy the Democratic Party! [View all] Indyfan53 Apr 2013 OP

Its the REPUGS who should be challenged, elleng Apr 2013 #1

If I were a registered Republican, I would vote in the Republican primaries. A Simple Game Apr 2013 #8

Yes, that may be what the OP is saying, elleng Apr 2013 #9

Democrats shouldn't vote in primary elections? UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #11

I don't think I said or suggested that, elleng Apr 2013 #12

We need to maintain the majority. illegaloperation Apr 2013 #50

Yes, and this will be determined district by district. elleng Apr 2013 #58

Exactly. illegaloperation Apr 2013 #59

Right, so we should live with less liberal candidates, elleng Apr 2013 #60

Republicans have a natural advantage in the House of Representatives. illegaloperation Apr 2013 #61

Thank you tabbycat31 Apr 2013 #21

It's about time people remember we have a 2-phase election process. limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #2

Do you realize that in many congressional districts No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #15

That's part of the problem. The solution should be a popular grass roots movement. limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #18

How does one create a popular grass roots No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #20

Maybe people could talk to their friends and then start a regular meetup. limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #23

What grassroot movement do you want? illegaloperation Apr 2013 #51

Would running candidates who would cut Social Security and Medicare help win general elections? limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #68

Good idea. Start preparing now. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #3

May I just make an observation? zeemike Apr 2013 #25

Just say no. illegaloperation Apr 2013 #53

Grayson: 170 Democrats need to get primaried limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #4

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Apr 2013 #5

BTW - Did You See This: WillyT Apr 2013 #6

One of the BIGGEST problems with the primaries is the DNC loudsue Apr 2013 #7

it's because "progressives" can't win in many districts. OKNancy Apr 2013 #16

It's because they don't want them to win. Cleita Apr 2013 #35

^^^ this ^^^ TDale313 Apr 2013 #52

OK, then. illegaloperation Apr 2013 #54

We've spent decades... TDale313 Apr 2013 #62

People rarely changes their mind. illegaloperation Apr 2013 #63

I agree that the system is weighted TDale313 Apr 2013 #64

You have to think about their environment too. illegaloperation Apr 2013 #65

True enough. TDale313 Apr 2013 #66

The DNC only puts $$ into winnable races tabbycat31 Apr 2013 #38

That's exactly what we need to do PRIMARY / vote out the damn fake Dems/DLC contingent! Triana Apr 2013 #10

Sure, do that. /s illegaloperation Apr 2013 #56

I wouldn't put Huffman in that list dreamnightwind Apr 2013 #13

I wondered why Solomon didn't win... KoKo Apr 2013 #41

Solomon is very progressive dreamnightwind Apr 2013 #67

Thanks for that information...it's very interesting. KoKo Apr 2013 #70

Anyone interested in running for elected political office needs to understand the process. LiberalFighter Apr 2013 #14

THat also depends on the district tabbycat31 Apr 2013 #22

knr Douglas Carpenter Apr 2013 #17

This is starting to sound like the teaparty 3 years ago bhikkhu Apr 2013 #19

You don't think we should participate in primary elections? limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #24

Not discouraging it tabbycat31 Apr 2013 #29

Because those people are lunatics. limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #30

And I guarantee you the other side (and some centrists) think some progressives are lunatics tabbycat31 Apr 2013 #31

Large majorities of all parties want to protect Social Security and Medicare. limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #32

I know that Grayson's district changed in reidstricting tabbycat31 Apr 2013 #39

If you vigorously defend social programs you will become a target of big money special interests. limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #40

I guess the same old money DINOS are okay with you. Cleita Apr 2013 #27

I have no idea what a DINO is bhikkhu Apr 2013 #33

Democrat In Name Only. Now you know. We have been using it forever Cleita Apr 2013 #34

Gread idea /sarcasm illegaloperation Apr 2013 #49

but the Tea Party had BIG money behind it! That, more than anything else, made for CTyankee Apr 2013 #43

Time to bring in the real progressives. n/t Cleita Apr 2013 #26

Great idea /s illegaloperation Apr 2013 #47

Don't Sit Out, VOTE THEM OUT! NorthCarolina Apr 2013 #28

Bad idea. illegaloperation Apr 2013 #48

That's a silly load of BS NorthCarolina Apr 2013 #69

This might ignite the base and generate funds and a great turnout Babel_17 Apr 2013 #36

K&R Fuck ANYONE who wants to cut SS and Medicare. forestpath Apr 2013 #37

When I suggested this at OWS rallies I was shouted down. MrSlayer Apr 2013 #42

That's right. Snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Dems are SO good at that. Hekate Apr 2013 #44

Exactly. illegaloperation Apr 2013 #46

This is a STUPID, STUPID, STUPID idea. illegaloperation Apr 2013 #45

Utter and complete lunacy. TekGryphon Apr 2013 #55

I hope you are right. Indyfan53 Apr 2013 #72

Done and a kick denbot Apr 2013 #57

This again? treestar Apr 2013 #71

So, you want to Primary Alan Grayson and Elizabeth Warren? brooklynite Apr 2013 #73

Where did you get that? treestar Apr 2013 #77

What we should be focusing on first Jamaal510 Apr 2013 #74

Well, let's see what happens. Indyfan53 Apr 2013 #75

Uh, my rep is a reliable liberal Dem representing a 65+% minority district and you want Rowdyboy Apr 2013 #76

If he stays reliable, vote for him. Indyfan53 Apr 2013 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author Rowdyboy Apr 2013 #79

Thank you SO much for your approval....I'll give it exactly the consideration it deserves.... Rowdyboy Apr 2013 #80

An excellent post, and welcome to DU. Will pass on your post to friends. Cal33 Apr 2013 #81