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In reply to the discussion: DE-SEN: Ocasio-Cortez deploys staff to campaign against Tom Carper [View all]George II
(67,782 posts)112. Okay, when was the last time someone primaried an incumbent Senator in Delaware?
You can't use California as an example, they have the "jungle" primary where Democrats and republicans run in the same primary and the top two wind up facing each other in the General Election. Democrats run against incumbent Democrats in order to try to assure that two Democrats are on the ballot in November, which is what happened.
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That's grossly untrue. But while we're at it, do you know anyone in this country who is NOT....
George II
Jul 2018
#62
I'm not making the accusations, but the bottom line is NO ONE can contribute more than $2700.
George II
Jul 2018
#81
It is illegal for corporations to contribute to any Federal candidate campaigns.
George II
Jul 2018
#89
"Lost us almost all access to power"? Carper has been in office for 18 years!
George II
Jul 2018
#59
This has nothing to do with being a woman...Ms. Cortez does not even hold office and she is
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#190
I'm sorry, there are six Democrats running in that race, including another woman
bigtree
Jul 2018
#208
hold on, nowhere have I criticized anyone on this thread for not supporting women
bigtree
Jul 2018
#210
That is why I hate this...and I have to say giving Ms Cortez the benefit of the doubt...hope she
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#66
Back in the late '60s, maybe '70s, there were four "major" parties in NY. It was not unheard of....
George II
Jul 2018
#60
the point seems to be that you favor incumbents like Carper and don't think he should be challenged
bigtree
Jul 2018
#45
It risks putting a Republican in the seat and not all Democrats are not equal and incumbent has an
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#175
Yes , in the age of Trump who plans a 90,000 bed concentration camp crown the incumbent
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#189
Sorry, this candidate she supports will most likely not be facing anyone in the general election.
George II
Jul 2018
#84
I don't understand this. What are you "relying" on if you "haven't seen it"? As we used to say....
George II
Jul 2018
#99
you did lie about Ocasio-Cortez's primary challenge. Whether you're a 'liar' remains to be seen
bigtree
Jul 2018
#109
What race is she helping to defeat Republicans and not targeting sitting Democrats?
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#192
I find it interesting that they are implying that the voters of state of Delaware share the same
still_one
Jul 2018
#10
There will be a lot said on this board when Harper Wins.. Tweet from him on Kavanaugh..
Cha
Jul 2018
#14
Agreed Cha. I was just point out how the framing of this article makes some assumptions based on
still_one
Jul 2018
#17
I don't give a damn about any candidate or any primary...if we have safe Democratic seat than hands
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#68
No kidding, but one would think with so much at stake these folks wouldn't do it. It risks the
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#193
Exactly, this primary opponent could cost us the seat...We have a Democrat in place...now
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#69
It should be a consideration and this is why we lost in 16 and have lost the courts for
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#194
I don't have many statistics, but it is almost unprecedented that someone would primary....
George II
Jul 2018
#74
Feinstein has a prominent Democratic challenger. Where's your criticism of that effort?
bigtree
Jul 2018
#93
Okay, when was the last time someone primaried an incumbent Senator in Delaware?
George II
Jul 2018
#112
that should make no difference at all to anyone who respects the democratic process
bigtree
Jul 2018
#117
If we lose Deleware that is another vote for Trump shit and it does matter...no one is neglecting
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#172
I am worried about the ads weakening him and allowing the GOP to take the seat.
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#187
I have written pages about how the Feinstein challenger is dead to me in future national
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#173
This is an OR kind of thing...can't stand them. They would rather elect a Republican than a
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#171
Yeah, and now I feel like an idiot for saying something nice about her the other day.
Bleacher Creature
Jul 2018
#100
Primarying a sitting Democrat in a moderate state. I am sorry that is wrong. It is risking a
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#174
I have different priorities...I want to stop Trump. I don't give two fucks about ideology this
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#186
And the sitting incumbents help each other and campaign for each other in numerous ways....
JCanete
Jul 2018
#103
If she has yet to be elected to any office, who is paying for this "growing campaign staff"?
ucrdem
Jul 2018
#105
Actually we know very little about where her funding came from. 70% is "unitemized", meaning...
George II
Jul 2018
#110
Right, they're unitemized so we don't know where about 70% of the contributions came from.
George II
Jul 2018
#113
Yes, I do "give a shit about campaign finance", have been a treasurer on five small mayoral....
George II
Jul 2018
#122
then stop this farce. You may fool folks here, but there is ZERO issue with AOC's funding
bigtree
Jul 2018
#125
The Intercept? You may want to do a little research about BGR Group, who they are, and...
George II
Jul 2018
#137
Lobbyists are prohibited from contributing to candidates except under the guidelines and limits....
George II
Jul 2018
#139
the incumbents raised millions from PACs, AOC raised $300,000 in small donations
bigtree
Jul 2018
#140
You keep talking about "the incumbents" - is she running against more than one person?
George II
Jul 2018
#142
so obtuse. When are you going to stop campaigning against this Democratic nominee?
bigtree
Jul 2018
#146
Right, nothing to worry about, just like there was nothing to worry about in 2015.
ucrdem
Jul 2018
#130
Seriously, what are you talking about? I named two of her "policies," you've named none.
ucrdem
Jul 2018
#177
I think it's the other way around. From the day of her primary win she's been taking on....
George II
Jul 2018
#141
Democrats criticizing other Democratic challengers in a primary is proper and expected
bigtree
Jul 2018
#145
That's not a strawman. That person did not attempt to rephrase anything that you said. nt
stevenleser
Jul 2018
#200
I have a feeling the Bernie Sanders is behind this. He helped EFF things up on the last election
lancelyons
Jul 2018
#204
Thats a good point. She did make a mistake the other day and say help change the seat to red or som
lancelyons
Jul 2018
#206