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gopiscrap

(23,674 posts)
61. yup I agree with
Wed Jan 31, 2018, 08:41 PM
Jan 2018

I would vote for a Mass murdrer if he/she was adhering to the Democratic platform while in office

I am a lifelong Democrat and have always voted for Democrats except a few walkingman Jan 2018 #1
It gets weird in the South, doesn't it? yallerdawg Jan 2018 #11
My father used to do that - switch parties for a primary and vote FOR the worst republican candidate George II Jan 2018 #43
I registered republican Mr.Bill Jan 2018 #59
I voted for Pat Buchanan against Bush in TN when I was 21. sfwriter Jan 2018 #87
I havent counted the anti Democratic party posts here, but there are some. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #130
I voted GOP once in my life crazycatlady Jan 2018 #2
LOL that is a new one as to why, but I get it. When we are young we do that. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #3
Glad you woke up. Some never do. mountain grammy Jan 2018 #4
I not only woke up crazycatlady Jan 2018 #22
Good for you mountain grammy Jan 2018 #26
That was that squirrely guy who shove some stupid agreement in her face at a debate.... George II Jan 2018 #62
Democrat born and raised. lkinwi Jan 2018 #5
Yep, even if you had to vote for someone imperfect. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #6
Definitely! lkinwi Jan 2018 #37
I always vote for the most liberal candidate with, imho... CincyDem Jan 2018 #7
Yes, me too. LiberalBrooke Feb 2018 #101
You are absolutely correct to point this out. Sophia4 Jan 2018 #8
They dont need to listen to me, not now, they just need to win, NOTHING at ALL matters Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #10
Yet Hillary Clinton turned Orange County CA blue. Apparently not all CA Democrats helped with that. R B Garr Jan 2018 #79
Reminds me what a POC friend said recently Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #122
Let's hope we get another Democratic representative from Orange County Sophia4 Feb 2018 #125
CORRECTION; First time since the Great Depression, 1936, Orange County voted for a Democrat R B Garr Jan 2018 #81
It is great! Sophia4 Feb 2018 #126
Yes. I have voted for Democrats who later traitorously switched to the other party Glorfindel Jan 2018 #9
I voted for one republican in my life MaryMagdaline Jan 2018 #57
Preach it! Staph Jan 2018 #12
Not only are some Democratic representatives conservative, Hortensis Jan 2018 #13
Texas will turn blue eventually Gothmog Jan 2018 #14
Cruz to Lose! DFW Jan 2018 #16
No. My first vote ever, in 1971, was for a Republican DFW Jan 2018 #15
Joe LIEberman was my senator for 18 years. madinmaryland Jan 2018 #17
Ouch, god I would HATE that. I thought he left the party at the end, no? Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #18
Yes, after he lost his primary to Ned Lamont, he ran and won as a third party candidate. n/t femmedem Jan 2018 #24
My father once told me long long ago... Iahotdog Jan 2018 #19
Smart guy. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #20
You should edit that to multi-millionaire GulfCoast66 Jan 2018 #28
It was a different time way back then Iahotdog Jan 2018 #47
I was not meaning to criticize. GulfCoast66 Jan 2018 #75
I'm retired uaw, I just had to go on ss last year. Iahotdog Jan 2018 #91
My father told me the same thing blueinredohio Jan 2018 #92
OK, yeah, but you gotta admit... druidity33 Jan 2018 #21
Manchin? Yeah, he is, but he is OUR asshole. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #23
No disagreement here... i was just sayin'. K&R, nt. druidity33 Jan 2018 #33
Maybe but that logic could also come back to bite you angrychair Jan 2018 #82
Stupid laws wouldn't even come up for a vote if the Democrats held the majority. yardwork Jan 2018 #98
I agree as long as we hold majorities angrychair Jan 2018 #99
I wish we had at least one Democratic Senator in TN redstateblues Jan 2018 #84
The only Republican I ever voted for janterry Jan 2018 #25
Same here! The only time in my life I ever voted for a republican. smirkymonkey Jan 2018 #39
The Globe actually compared Silber to Trump janterry Jan 2018 #74
His wife was also pretty cool and kind of softened his rough edges. smirkymonkey Jan 2018 #85
Brattleboro janterry Jan 2018 #86
VT, right? Very nice! My brother lives in Burlington and I lived there smirkymonkey Jan 2018 #93
Vote progressive in the primary, vote Democrat in the general election. DinahMoeHum Jan 2018 #27
OK, lets do an exercise. What if a progressive is running for Manchin's seat Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #60
Yes, if only to put Manchin on notice. . . DinahMoeHum Jan 2018 #97
Nope. I was a socialist type for a long time ismnotwasm Jan 2018 #29
Always, my first time voting was during the whole Gore/Bush debacle. Then the hanging chad mess here dewsgirl Jan 2018 #30
In Ca we get to choose between two Democrats now for Senate MattP Jan 2018 #31
I lived in Georgia in 1980 *my first year of voting MaryMagdaline Jan 2018 #32
I've ALWAYS voted straight Democratic ticket. I did vote for Bernie SammyWinstonJack Jan 2018 #34
You don't need to tell me, I voted for Zell Miller for Senate (n/t) Spider Jerusalem Jan 2018 #35
always vote the best option when that's the best option left. Sure. Unless both stink. But hell no, JCanete Jan 2018 #36
I live in a ruby red FL county mcar Jan 2018 #38
Love your post mcar...good luck. I live in Ohio so I feel your pain. Demsrule86 Jan 2018 #41
We will bring a Blue Wave to FL! mcar Jan 2018 #42
Yes we will...fired up and ready to go! Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #109
I am a lifelong Democrat and have always voted Democratic...but when I came to Ohio ... Demsrule86 Jan 2018 #40
Thanks, you understood that even though he was antichoice, by being a democrat he really isnt Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #46
That is exactly it...having a majority is important...winning is everything. I would vote for a Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #110
I was a registered republican in high school Puzzledtraveller Jan 2018 #44
Yes, I have voted down ballot since I turned 18 in 1980 BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #45
Thanks. If every NON con voted and voted for a democrat, GOP would never have power again. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #48
I will admit to voting for one R mcar Jan 2018 #49
Yeah, makes sense. I wish I could get a billionaire to go on natl tv and the internet Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #50
Given the current situation, mcar Jan 2018 #71
Yes I have been because any Democrat is better than the vile gopiscrap Jan 2018 #51
And even if a given democrat wasnt better for some reason, said SEAT is what is important Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #52
yup I agree with gopiscrap Jan 2018 #61
Even if they werent adhering to it if the alternative is not voting or voting 3rd party Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #63
It's why I'm here on DEMOCRATIC underground. (nt) ehrnst Jan 2018 #53
Gee, right, you would think that is why EVERYBODY is here but aint so Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #54
Odd you cite Manchin because I've been wondering why he is a Democrat. Vinca Jan 2018 #55
Do you understand why Manchin is VITAL to YOUR/MY survival? Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #56
Not really. He votes with the Republicans a whole lot of the time. Explain it to me. Vinca Jan 2018 #65
Because the party with ONE more seat than the other party decides EVERYTHING Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #69
I realize one seat makes the difference,but if the one seat votes with the other side there is no Vinca Jan 2018 #70
NOt in WV, a liberal democract CANT win there, Manchin wins because moderate cons vote for Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #89
Of course there's a difference mcar Jan 2018 #94
So you're saying we shouldn't try? Jeez . . . no wonder people view Dems as wimps. Vinca Feb 2018 #106
that is not how this work. drray23 Jan 2018 #95
You can have a majority of Dems, but if one consistently votes with the other side - Vinca Feb 2018 #107
That's a huge assumption based on a narrative that progressives can't win in these places. JCanete Jan 2018 #66
The crappiest dem is better than the "most left of center" republican. The_Casual_Observer Jan 2018 #58
Exactly. James Cargas 2018!!! Amimnoch Jan 2018 #64
Perfect illustration of what my MATH conversation is really about, thanks Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #67
I have voted Independent twice. Tatiana Jan 2018 #68
I sure hope Manchin keeps his seat. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #111
voted local republican, democrat all else Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2018 #72
Almost life long MrsMatt Jan 2018 #73
That's kinda my situation. I live in a Western Wisconsin district Still In Wisconsin Jan 2018 #76
I live in a write-off rock-solid Republican district gerrymandered by Democrats in my state. My PatrickforO Jan 2018 #77
Anyone who is pushing confusion about Democrats or apathy or any other R B Garr Jan 2018 #78
I voted for one Republican my entire life dsc Jan 2018 #80
Same here Zorro Jan 2018 #90
Everyone's Job: Vote for Most Liberal Person on Your Ballot. Beartracks Jan 2018 #83
I have to admit, and hang my head in shame, back in 1968 (my first election) I voted for Nixon. George II Jan 2018 #88
Yes. My father and mother lived through the Depression. They were stanch Dems. He always said, Lint Head Jan 2018 #96
I Voted For A Repub Down Ballot Once JimGinPA Jan 2018 #100
I skip nonpartisan races if it is two Republicans Awsi Dooger Feb 2018 #102
Since I became a citizen Meowmee Feb 2018 #103
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Feb 2018 #104
I am a lifelong Democrat MountCleaners Feb 2018 #105
I did not vote for Jim Justice in 2016. a la izquierda Feb 2018 #108
Then you get a GOP who is 100% anti-woman's rights. Sorry but voting like that is why we have no Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #112
And by not voting for ANY democrat you give the republican partry the power to outlaw abortion Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #115
I have a PhD. Pretty sure I get it. a la izquierda Feb 2018 #128
No, I'm not in lockstep with anyone. alarimer Feb 2018 #113
"But what about my personal priiiiide?" "But I want my vote to count for something!" NurseJackie Feb 2018 #114
Grandpa told me ploppy Feb 2018 #116
k and r............great post, ....... THANK YOU !!!! Stuart G Feb 2018 #117
No, thank you. From now on my comment to appeal to folks is this: Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #118
Control of the Senate would be terrifc outcome of the next election.. Stuart G Feb 2018 #119
Not Bernie, Neither Clinton, Not Obama, Not Booker, Not Harris, Not Kennedy...... BoneyardDem Feb 2018 #120
Reminds me of... Baconator Feb 2018 #121
It is really very simple...Think of it this way please. Stuart G Feb 2018 #123
And there could NEVER be a LAW or BILL to attack healthcare or rights, anybody's rights Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #124
Again, I say all of this is fine and I agree....EXCEPT.... vi5 Feb 2018 #127
People should vote for and support the candidate they actually support oberliner Feb 2018 #129
Non-conservative republicans (no quotes needed) have been known to switch parties. George II Feb 2018 #131
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