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Wounded Bear

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52. Important PSA!

Thu Jul 12, 2018, 02:44 PM

Jul 2018

It's like a lot of "independents" I've encountered. They say they have no affiliation with either party, but when I actually discuss issues with them, their conservative/Republican roots come out.

Vote True Blue this fall!

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Beware of Republicans in Democratic Clothing [View all] MineralMan Jul 2018 OP

Well said!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2018 #1

Elizabeth Warren is a former Republican. Looks like she's done pretty well for the party. n/t pnwmom Jul 2018 #56

Wow, I had no idea! Thanks! RKP5637 Jul 2018 #60

"Why Elizabeth Warren left the GOP" pnwmom Jul 2018 #61

Thanks for sharing this with me! I just had absolutely no idea. This link was exceptionally RKP5637 Jul 2018 #63

You're welcome. As a Catholic, I've often heard the theory that converts pnwmom Jul 2018 #65

A wolf is still a wolf mitch96 Jul 2018 #67

Yep, it's best to exercise caution. Of course the GOP has changed so much, some likely want nothing RKP5637 Jul 2018 #69

The only thing I can think of for a Republican to go Dem is mitch96 Jul 2018 #73

No one should ever vote for an ex-con until you see some kind of voting record from them Fullduplexxx Jul 2018 #2

Painter was never in elected office - so there is no voting record. karynnj Jul 2018 #5

For Painter, there is no voting record. MineralMan Jul 2018 #6

Well said - and the key as you suggest is asking views on policies karynnj Jul 2018 #3

Painter has many fans in Minnesota, and they're talking him up. MineralMan Jul 2018 #7

Good luck to Tina Smith karynnj Jul 2018 #14

I followed him on Twitter for awhile. He tweeted spooky3 Jul 2018 #27

I don't think Painter has chance in the first place BUT adding any and all "former" republicans beachbum bob Jul 2018 #4

Actually, he does have a chance in the primary. MineralMan Jul 2018 #8

I agree with MineralMan. pazzyanne Jul 2018 #28

Tina Smith! NCTraveler Jul 2018 #9

Elizabeth Warren was a Republican for most of her adult life. Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #10

She has had time to demonstrate her positions. MineralMan Jul 2018 #12

Here's the question: xmas74 Jul 2018 #11

Not directly. Not that I know of. MineralMan Jul 2018 #13

Same. xmas74 Jul 2018 #38

While I appreciate mr painter's criticism of twitler he is still a repuke kimbutgar Jul 2018 #15

Exactly. We need progressive Democrats to win elections, MineralMan Jul 2018 #17

Thank you! geardaddy Jul 2018 #16

The primary is coming right up. MineralMan Jul 2018 #18

I'm in CD-5 and we have a lively primary for Keith's old seat. geardaddy Jul 2018 #19

Hmph! MineralMan Jul 2018 #23

BEWARE the Civil Serpent!!! griloco Jul 2018 #20

Agree criticisms of tRump by Painter are not enough. His issues position are Enoki33 Jul 2018 #21

Texas has had its share of turn-coats dem in texas Jul 2018 #22

Well in his defense zipplewrath Jul 2018 #30

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Big Shift zipplewrath Jul 2018 #44

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Same with my sister zipplewrath Jul 2018 #47

Always enjoy your thoughtful posts, MM. slumcamper Jul 2018 #24

I agree. It is VERY EASY to be against Trump. Caliman73 Jul 2018 #25

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Guys like Manchin have their place, but are in no way the future of the party. Caliman73 Jul 2018 #48

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No one is saying they should be ignored. Caliman73 Jul 2018 #51

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Ooh, did I unearth a troll? Caliman73 Jul 2018 #66

See Joe Manchin D WV Maggiemayhem Jul 2018 #26

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k and r. I don't trust anyone who used to have an "r" after his/her name. niyad Jul 2018 #29

Careful zipplewrath Jul 2018 #31

I was mostly thinking politicians and their voting records. niyad Jul 2018 #32

you were right the first time. TeamPooka Jul 2018 #35

Specter zipplewrath Jul 2018 #40

I didn't always like him xmas74 Jul 2018 #41

Then you don't trust Elizabeth Warren. nt pnwmom Jul 2018 #68

I appreciate the link to the thinkprogess article you provided. niyad Jul 2018 #74

'Li'l bush's ethics czar' is not much of a credential. Mc Mike Jul 2018 #33

minngal marieo1 Jul 2018 #34

The Democrats were so short-sighted karin_sj Jul 2018 #36

I agree about Al Franken. MineralMan Jul 2018 #37

Franken could have fought back Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #55

Amen Music Man Jul 2018 #42

Convicted felons may take years to win back their right to vote. Orsino Jul 2018 #49

Important PSA! Wounded Bear Jul 2018 #52

Spot on Hekate Jul 2018 #54

I support Tina Smith over a pretend Democrat like Painter Gothmog Jul 2018 #57

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I deal with reality. MineralMan Jul 2018 #59

I respect him for choosing to run as a Democrat, rather than as an Independent pnwmom Jul 2018 #62

He sounds great on the issues. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2018 #75

In view of his positions, I'd support either one of them -- whoever is the D nominee. nt pnwmom Jul 2018 #77

I'm from Illinois so I don't have to worry about it. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2018 #78

Like Elizabeth Warren, right? pnwmom Jul 2018 #79

Great post! KCDebbie Jul 2018 #64

I wish the national party committees would take your point to heart. Jim Lane Jul 2018 #70

I agree. While it's great that he and other GOPers are speaking out, ecstatic Jul 2018 #71

Both Donald Trump and Mike Pence are former Democrats. OilemFirchen Jul 2018 #72

I like what Painter has to say about Trump, and lately he's claiming some Dem positions, but The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2018 #76

Yes best to keep in mind many of these Raine Jul 2018 #80