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DemocratSinceBirth

(100,948 posts)
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 08:16 AM Nov 2017

Should the Democratic party choose candidates whose ideologies and temperaments match their states?


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Should the Democratic party choose candidates whose ideologies and temperaments match their states? (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2017 OP
I thought the people chose. sarah FAILIN Nov 2017 #1
DU's "crazycatlady" had some very succinct points the other day. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2017 #2

sarah FAILIN

(2,857 posts)
1. I thought the people chose.
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 08:27 AM
Nov 2017

Through primaries..
It makes sense that we try to get people to run that can get elected. That means a different kind of dem in Alabama than California that can reach both sides.

Doug Jones for Senate!!!

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