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NurseJackie

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33. If you think about it, there's really no question about it...

Reply to Turin_C3PO (Reply #19)

Tue Feb 2, 2021, 11:24 AM

Feb 2021

... the motives are clear. Your observations have great merit.

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Progressive PAC kick-starts search for challengers to Manchin, Sinema [View all] DonViejo Feb 2021 OP

Who knows whether Manchin runs again Hav Feb 2021 #1

We have two choices: Manchin or a Republican NurseJackie Feb 2021 #15

Manchin or a Republican is the choice. No doubt about it... comradebillyboy Feb 2021 #22

That is also Manchin's dilemma- deliver for suffering WV constituents, or his career is over. Nt Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #30

We just had a progressive run for Senate in WV in 2020. W_HAMILTON Feb 2021 #45

A progressive Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #2

Exactly. But THIS group wants to primary 2 Democratic senators instead of Hortensis Feb 2021 #29

Yes, Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #31

When soaring rhetoric is constantly belied by treacherous actions,... Hortensis Feb 2021 #50

Saikat Chakrabarti ? JI7 Feb 2021 #3

And the horse he rode in on... comradebillyboy Feb 2021 #23

LOL.... a "progressive" does not win in WVA. Happy Hoosier Feb 2021 #4

Grifting Whores , not "progressives" . JI7 Feb 2021 #5

Richard Ojeda! Crowman2009 Feb 2021 #6

The Trumper? Yeah, that's a good idea... nt sweetloukillbot Feb 2021 #26

Really? "Ojeda has been described by some as a populist of the "left-wing variety", and a "staunch Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #54

That kind of thinking will assure we return to minority status redstateblues Feb 2021 #7

Sinema continues to be a disappointment for us here in AZ LazySusanNot Feb 2021 #8

Can a progressive win in Arizona in your opinion? Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #9

Armchair opinion here. Could be a toss-up but.... LazySusanNot Feb 2021 #18

In 2020 a greater percent of Hispanics went for Trump in AZ than in 2016. former9thward Feb 2021 #37

Maricopa County was the big change LazySusanNot Feb 2021 #47

No. Recipe for losers. AZ is overall strongly conservative. Hortensis Feb 2021 #20

You may have something on the "too far left" LazySusanNot Feb 2021 #25

What meaningful votes has she cast that have disappointed you? sweetloukillbot Feb 2021 #27

Well I may have painted my self into a corner here LazySusanNot Feb 2021 #34

The thing w/ Sinema is that when she was a state rep, she was far left sweetloukillbot Feb 2021 #35

I see your points LazySusanNot Feb 2021 #40

She had a radio show on the Phoenix Air America affiliate sweetloukillbot Feb 2021 #46

Centrist posturing... LazySusanNot Feb 2021 #49

She has to get reelected in 22...and she won by a small margin...let her alone. She will vote with Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #55

I see your points LazySusanNot Feb 2021 #57

No way a Democrat will replace Manchin. He is as good as we are going doc03 Feb 2021 #10

I thought that Manchin was done. themaguffin Feb 2021 #11

I think he may run one more time...he has not said he would not run. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #56

I guess he must be considering it. Otherwise, why should he worry? themaguffin Feb 2021 #59

I'm sure the Republican's will be glad to help fund this effort, as Democrats eating their own... ecdab Feb 2021 #12

Oh, yes! The GOP WILL assist this illiberal, anti-democracy, anti-Democratic faction. Hortensis Feb 2021 #24

This is so counter-productive and stupid MontanaFarmer Feb 2021 #13

BAD strategy. WE need to oust REPUBLICAN senators and replace with Democrats. Hortensis Feb 2021 #14

You have identified the correct strategy, comradebillyboy Feb 2021 #28

Just the word socialist would throw AZ and WV to the GOP. Hortensis Feb 2021 #32

This post is so appreciated. Mike 03 Feb 2021 #39

... mcar Feb 2021 #16

Why don't they go after REPUBLICANS instead? This "trio" is very myopic and foolish... NurseJackie Feb 2021 #17

I question their motives, Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #19

If you think about it, there's really no question about it... NurseJackie Feb 2021 #33

YES. Thank you. Mike 03 Feb 2021 #41

Corbin Trent is not a Democrat. His skill set consists of appropriating & exploiting lapucelle Feb 2021 #21

Because it is ALWAYS a good idea to challenge Dems in blood red states. Stinky The Clown Feb 2021 #36

"Dumbfucks. Go help someone else, mkay?" Mike 03 Feb 2021 #42

I wish we would hold off just a bit before going after Kyrsten Sinema Mike 03 Feb 2021 #38

If we go after Sinema period ever...we are stupid...the GOP will take the seat...no Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #58

This move make no sense to me Gothmog Feb 2021 #43

How kind! A sincere, good-hearted PAC is trying to help us back into the Senate minority! Mike 03 Feb 2021 #44

Frankly, I'd rather go after Republicans MrScorpio Feb 2021 #48

Stupid idea Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2021 #51

Oh please Polybius Feb 2021 #52

Progressive candidates will not win in WVA or in Arizona...just stop. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #53