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cali

(114,904 posts) Tue Feb 4, 2014, 10:21 AM Feb 2014

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Sandra Fluke to run for Henry Waxman's congressional seat

Sandra Fluke is joining the long list of California Democrats running for Rep. Henry Waxman's soon-to-be vacated Congressional seat.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/sandra-fluke-run-congress-article-1.1601356#ixzz2sMZvaWQN

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Sandra Fluke to run for Henry Waxman's congressional seat (Original Post) cali Feb 2014 OP

Well, this will be interesting ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2014 #1

I'm assuming that's a heavily Democratic district. Any California DUers ... 11 Bravo Feb 2014 #2

Nothing against Sandra Fluke, but is she the most progressive Democrat running? Dawgs Feb 2014 #3

Qualifications? nt Demo_Chris Feb 2014 #4

I agree yeoman6987 Feb 2014 #5

Does she live in that district? madville Feb 2014 #6

How long is the list of Liberals on that long list of Democrats? RC Feb 2014 #7

ProudToBeBlueInRhody

(16,399 posts)

1. Well, this will be interesting

Reply to cali (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2014, 10:26 AM

Feb 2014

I suspect the Rethugs will be using this elsewhere to scare their loyal android voters.

11 Bravo

(23,926 posts)

2. I'm assuming that's a heavily Democratic district. Any California DUers ...

Reply to cali (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2014, 11:06 AM

Feb 2014

in that area who could give us an idea of her chances?

Dawgs

(14,755 posts)

3. Nothing against Sandra Fluke, but is she the most progressive Democrat running?

Reply to cali (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2014, 11:14 AM

Feb 2014

I want to see the most progressive politicians winning elections, not just the most popular politicians.

Demo_Chris

(6,234 posts)

4. Qualifications? nt

Reply to cali (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2014, 11:18 AM

Feb 2014

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)

5. I agree

Reply to Demo_Chris (Reply #4)

Tue Feb 4, 2014, 12:47 PM

Feb 2014

What are not only her qualifications but what are her beliefs on various issues? Birth control for all is great, but what is her thoughts on minimum wage? War? Taxes? Abortion? Gay rights? Gun issues? Banks? And much more.

madville

(7,412 posts)

6. Does she live in that district?

Reply to cali (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2014, 12:58 PM

Feb 2014

What is the typical deadline to establish residency if not?

Wish her the best, looks like it will be a tough primary, especially since everyone runs in one primary and the top two finishers move on to a runoff in the general election.

RC

(25,592 posts)

7. How long is the list of Liberals on that long list of Democrats?

Reply to cali (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2014, 04:29 PM

Feb 2014

Far shorter than most people would think.
I for one am tired of voting for people that campaign as Democrats and govern as Republican Lite.

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