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They are both right. murielm99 Aug 2020 #1
LOL CrispyQ Aug 2020 #2
The idea behind the invites, was for a 'net gain of votes in November'. empedocles Aug 2020 #19
AOC is a member and representative of the Democratic Party and has a voice in it. She will LizBeth Aug 2020 #12
Kaisch is there because he is running in 2024, former9thward Aug 2020 #22
I am sure. So he has to be reminded of his place and I think AOC is a good one to remind him. LizBeth Aug 2020 #36
Kaisch is there because we hope it will help us with Ohio. If he has other ambitions that isn't still_one Aug 2020 #45
This insanely hurts him in 2024 Polybius Aug 2020 #89
Maybe. former9thward Aug 2020 #96
Even if that happens, Biden will probably get at least 1 to 3 SC Justice picks Polybius Aug 2020 #97
You think only members of the Democratic Party should speak? George II Aug 2020 #74
I KNOW a Republican does NOT have a voice of our Democratic Party. Fuck them. I am all LizBeth Aug 2020 #80
I Was Kinda Thinking the Same Thing: The_Counsel Aug 2020 #13
No, they aren't and fuck Kasich for taking a swipe at one of our members as a guest in our house Maven Aug 2020 #16
Absolutely agree! Backseat Driver Aug 2020 #38
Thank you. Kid Berwyn Aug 2020 #63
+1000 Celerity Aug 2020 #65
K&R SharonClark Aug 2020 #87
How dare Kasich tell AOC whether she's a good Democrat or not. Doremus Aug 2020 #21
One is a liberal and one is most decidedly not. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #31
You know why Kaisch is there, and it is for one reason only, in hopes to convince republicans and still_one Aug 2020 #48
Oh my . . . Iliyah Aug 2020 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author redstatebluegirl Aug 2020 #4
Wait. He attacks her, and she's to blame for simply responding? Sympthsical Aug 2020 #26
+1000 Celerity Aug 2020 #68
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez should remember her place. Mariana Aug 2020 #81
Then maybe the DNC VIPs should have prepared a convention for DEMOCRATS Doremus Aug 2020 #29
I totally agree. While they're at it ,Bernie Sanders , who is not a Democrat octoberlib Aug 2020 #34
... NurseJackie Aug 2020 #61
How about we support the Dem over the Republican asshole? Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #32
So the Democratic Woman Representative should STFU when publicly attacked by a Republican? Voltaire2 Aug 2020 #49
Go fuck yourself, Kasich. AOC: We can build bridges & not lose sight of our values. demmiblue Aug 2020 #5
"We can build bridges & not lose sight of our values." Erm...and then rises to the bait, to kick out OnDoutside Aug 2020 #23
Shoo, you don't live here. demmiblue Aug 2020 #66
Shoo yourself, I contribute to this site and have as much interest OnDoutside Aug 2020 #76
Nah, it really wasn't. demmiblue Aug 2020 #77
Yah, it was really. OnDoutside Aug 2020 #100
Rises to the bait, to kick out...? Caliman73 Aug 2020 #75
But women aren't supposed to do that, especially young women. Mariana Aug 2020 #83
This. 👆 JudyM Aug 2020 #99
Kasich can be as useful a tool as he can be theaocp Aug 2020 #6
How does a fucking Republican get to determine who represents the Democratic Party? Sanity Claws Aug 2020 #7
Some "dems" are gobbling it up. demmiblue Aug 2020 #9
It's amazing Maven Aug 2020 #18
What I find most strange is the fact that many of the AOC haters don't... demmiblue Aug 2020 #69
The Michelle Caruso-Cabrera (AOC's primate opponent) wing of the party. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2020 #44
WTFF??? Faux pas Aug 2020 #8
These Republicans have to know their place. The created this, each one. Regardless of Kasich LizBeth Aug 2020 #10
Yes: Kasich is anti-choice; and he's endorsing a candidate who's pro-choice. brooklynite Aug 2020 #11
He's endorsing his own 2024 run Sympthsical Aug 2020 #33
who cares what his plans are, we are using him to try and capture Ohio, not his political ambitions still_one Aug 2020 #52
I care that we continue to perpetuate the myth of 'Kasich the moderate' Maven Aug 2020 #56
He is talking against trump, and telling people vote for Biden/Harris, I am ok with that still_one Aug 2020 #59
Virulent anti-woman people are super moderate! Sympthsical Aug 2020 #64
Indeed. progressoid Aug 2020 #98
Endorsing a Democrat for President kills any chance at being president for him JI7 Aug 2020 #70
Him speaking tonight at our convention has enraged Republicans Polybius Aug 2020 #90
And AOC is a Dem, so she gets my support in this. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #35
and that is the way it should be. Kaisch is there for one reason only, and that is to try and still_one Aug 2020 #54
Yes and she is 100% right Maven Aug 2020 #58
How good of him not to demand policy concessions before appearing on our stage. nt Doremus Aug 2020 #37
Seems pretty dumb to give a Republican a prime speaking spot at the DNC Luciferous Aug 2020 #14
I sure hope Kasich speech does not freaking backfire. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #15
I'm an old white guy from Montana. mjvpi Aug 2020 #17
I Hope The Dems Screened Kasich's Speech And Have Their Hand..... global1 Aug 2020 #20
I'm not entirely surprised Left-bashers are at the convention Sympthsical Aug 2020 #24
Agreed. Niagara Aug 2020 #72
Not cool. Crunchy Frog Aug 2020 #25
I prefer Democratic National Conventions that don't have Republican speakers. CentralMass Aug 2020 #27
What kind of person.......... MyOwnPeace Aug 2020 #28
We already knew how little respect Mr. Kasich has for women. Mariana Aug 2020 #79
Where was John Kasich and the other Johnny come-latelys in 2016 liskddksil Aug 2020 #30
Kasich did not support Trump in 16...said he didn't vote for him. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #42
Whatever. Anything less than a full-throttled endorsement of Hillary was not meeting the moment nt liskddksil Aug 2020 #47
Well we have a fullthroated endorsement this year...and all I hear are complaints. I hope it helps Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #53
Yeah, he's "on our side now"................... MyOwnPeace Aug 2020 #84
Just say no to Republican lite. jalan48 Aug 2020 #39
And this is why she has a taped 60 second appearance. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #40
Support the Republican over the Democrat. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #41
I support a positive convention with no controversy are arguing...Trump is the enemy and anyone Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #55
The Republican came in swinging. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #60
Absolutely, no controversy. Let's go after Trump. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #62
She doesn't understand that she doesn't need to respond to everything Awsi Dooger Aug 2020 #46
"Swing voters do not appreciate that type of personality in a female candidate." - Awsi Dooger Mariana Aug 2020 #50
She doesn't need swing voters in her district. JI7 Aug 2020 #67
Wow - you've got that right......... MyOwnPeace Aug 2020 #85
Some older (boomer) voters may hold such outdated concepts of women but radius777 Aug 2020 #101
He figured it was safe to attack her by name Mariana Aug 2020 #104
So how do you feel about Whitmer saying "motherf-----", hmm? cwydro Aug 2020 #105
Screw Kasich budkin Aug 2020 #43
This DeminPennswoods Aug 2020 #73
I get why they're doing it...doesn't mean I'll watch Kasich or the other repubs on the schedule. n/t cynatnite Aug 2020 #51
Exactly. He isn't there for you or me, he is there to try and get republicans and independents to still_one Aug 2020 #57
A similar spat broke out back in 2018 between her and Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth..... George II Aug 2020 #71
Got some evidence for that assertion? liskddksil Aug 2020 #92
Yes. George II Aug 2020 #93
Nothing but an extremist working out his personal hatred of trump and Raine Aug 2020 #78
AOC 1, Kasich 1 Dirty Socialist Aug 2020 #82
Kasich the Rethug absolutely IS an "anti-choice extremist", so no, not a draw at all Celerity Aug 2020 #86
Here's what he said in the interview. lapucelle Aug 2020 #88
Kasich the union-busting, forced birther RW Republican extremist can go sod off Celerity Aug 2020 #91
"Hate it if you want but John Kasich gave a good speech for Joe." lapucelle Aug 2020 #94
At the end of the day, he is just another Republican rotter, with the same agenda as Rump and the Celerity Aug 2020 #95
Kasich is anti-choice, so he can already fuck the fuck off. Withywindle Aug 2020 #102
FUCK Kasich HAB911 Aug 2020 #103
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