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In reply to the discussion: Every UNCONDITIONAL supporter of the Democratic Party, step forward! [View all]Eliot Rosewater
(31,104 posts)85. Fortunately this board, as far as I know is ONLY for people who will ONLY and ALWAYS vote
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Every UNCONDITIONAL supporter of the Democratic Party, step forward! [View all]
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
OP
Going out of your way to presume someone is going to run as a democrat then switch parties?
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#9
I'm saying Republicans can and do take advantage of "unquestioning loyalty to label/affiliation" on
hlthe2b
Apr 2018
#13
Back it up... we are talking primary. Not General. Thus Republicans only enter into discussion
hlthe2b
Apr 2018
#203
Take a look at Hawaii. We have heaps of people in office who run with a D behind their names
mahina
Apr 2018
#143
And I am trying, I am being nice, I am not screaming at people. I want to though
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#22
Because some of us are wary of the worst of REPUG strategies and thus remain skeptical? Really?
hlthe2b
Apr 2018
#34
No candidate is going to come out of the dark and be in the running for a nomination....
George II
Apr 2018
#88
I guess you are right, maybe you need to keep open mind and vote republican sometimes
XRubicon
Apr 2018
#129
I NEVER have nor would I vote Republican. THAT IS NOT WHAT I SAID & you damned well know it
hlthe2b
Apr 2018
#130
If you damned well bothered to read the post I was responding to this was a primary question
hlthe2b
Apr 2018
#132
I vote for Democrats. I support Democrats. I am a proud member of the Democratic Party
mcar
Apr 2018
#5
Same here, I'll never support ANY candidate or politician who is not a DEMOCRAT!!
NurseJackie
Apr 2018
#146
Same I'll nitpick later, after we've won and fixed some shit, but right now it's too important.
NightWatcher
Apr 2018
#15
I don't know how many times I've said this lately - a moderate Democrat in office is MUCH better....
George II
Apr 2018
#145
Fortunately this board, as far as I know is ONLY for people who will ONLY and ALWAYS vote
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#85
This is a situation where cons could be tricky and get a candidate past us, for sure.
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#26
I'm a 98%-er-I still wouldn't Vote an Incompetent, Unethical or Racist Democrat
Stallion
Apr 2018
#25
Well such loyalty translates into winning...and then these pugs get to see their agenda move forward
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#49
There won't be any democracy if we don't start winning...fundamental or otherwise.
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#156
Thanks, imagine what happens when you are out to dinner with a group of people, there is
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#38
I applaud those who try to rally the troop and elect Democrats. I don't quite understand why this
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#47
Vote Democratic always. There is never a time for doing anything else. Only party loyalty from
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#155
Others hear the criticism...even if ultimately you vote for the Democrat others may not.
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#44
Unquestioning and unconditional...we need to win in 18 and 20 or we are toast.
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#41
There is no issue that a Republican is better on than a Democrat...and since Greens are just
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#45
The primaries are the time we get to tell our Party what direction we think it should be going.
jalan48
Apr 2018
#50
I am pretty sure you know my position on primarying a sitting Democrat when the house is on fire.
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#64
Each of us has our own method of voting. That's why we still have a free country.
jalan48
Apr 2018
#71
You know what ...when I first moved to Ohio... I was very unhappy to find out that Tim Ryan
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#61
Remind ourselves that we are not the first to fight back in solidarity for human rights.
Wwcd
Apr 2018
#75
I support Democrats in general but there is no such thing as unconditional support.
tymorial
Apr 2018
#80
With key caveat included in your OP, at this time, YES, and for near future too. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2018
#90
Within reason. If all 3 antis, then they are same as Republicon. With 2, yeah go for it.
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2018
#101
Any person with a D after their name giving you seat # 218, even if they are SATAN
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#114
Dont mention "love" and then NOT commit to removing the nazis, please dont do that
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#100
Some well meaning people underestimate the power of criticism when heard
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#105
That's me, but to be fair, I've only voted for one Republican in my life & I've been voting
catbyte
Apr 2018
#107
So what, unless you know for a FACT they are going to do this, you have to vote for them
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#111
If winning means electing people who are no different than the GOP, then whats the point?
Oneironaut
Apr 2018
#160
History is replete with regimes that demanded ultimate loyalty. Anyone with the ability to think
Doremus
Apr 2018
#113
I get it, but luckily havent had that decision in decades. Id probably write in another
Hoyt
Apr 2018
#141
The OP is saying not to throw your vote away. You keep trying to overthink it so
R B Garr
Apr 2018
#149
Yellow-Dog Democrat all the way. Except for phonys, like psycho-Sheriff David Clarke.
VOX
Apr 2018
#133
There have been a few times in my life when I have voted for a Republican candidate after
appleannie1943
Apr 2018
#152
In other words, I am not going to let them take over the Democratic Party as well
LostOne4Ever
Apr 2018
#183
Which is why it is important not to be zombies who give unconditional support to any party. Nt
LostOne4Ever
Apr 2018
#195
I can support the party unconditionally, while having disagreements with others in the party
ehrnst
Apr 2018
#176
I do these threads every so often to see how many non party supporters there are
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#177
This question is really: Do you have faith in the voters of the Democratic Party to not screw up
TeamPooka
Apr 2018
#180
My office building is on fire and this friend of mine, Jasper, wants to decide
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#191