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cali

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15. the vermont dem party has done more than give him a clear field. they sponsor

Reply to OutNow (Reply #12)

Sat Jun 22, 2013, 07:26 PM

Jun 2013

events with him, they not only don't put up a strong candidate, but they don't put up any candidate and they endorse him.

No, it hasn't always been the case, but it has been for years and years. He was mayor of B-town 30 years ago.

It's a pretty tight relationship at this point and I'm glad of it.

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Count me as a dyed-in-the-wool, Yellow-dog, Alan Grayson/Elizabeth Warren/Bernie Sanders Democrat. [View all] silvershadow Jun 2013 OP

I don't believe any of those people would describe themselves as a Blue Dog Dem maddezmom Jun 2013 #1

Well, then, pick the right term...I am a real Democrat, I know that. silvershadow Jun 2013 #2

Its "Yellow Dog" that claims those distinctions you mention. Blue Dogs are moderates, DINO's. northoftheborder Jun 2013 #3

Updated to reflect that. Thank you. I may have got the term wrong, but not who I am. nt silvershadow Jun 2013 #4

I find it easier to just say I'm a rabid liberal dem of the FDR/HST stripe and let it go. :D roguevalley Jun 2013 #26

My yard is parched Warpy Jun 2013 #5

That's about the state of it. I'm darn near tempted to run myself, I'm starting to look at the silvershadow Jun 2013 #6

You never loved him burnodo Jun 2013 #7

He had me at "Hello". LOL nt silvershadow Jun 2013 #8

A Bernie Sanders Dem? Really? OutNow Jun 2013 #9

Yeah, I get it. Totally. Consider it a shot across the bow of the establishment. I love Bernie, silvershadow Jun 2013 #10

are you sure bernie doesn't get any money from the DSCC? cali Jun 2013 #11

Yes Bernie caucuses with the Dems OutNow Jun 2013 #12

the vermont dem party has done more than give him a clear field. they sponsor cali Jun 2013 #15

Cali donnasgirl Jun 2013 #14

Yes, he's his own person and yes, he's a cerebral sort cali Jun 2013 #16

I dont disagree but feel that progressives should be supported either directly or rhett o rick Jun 2013 #17

"Forget it, he's rolling" lumberjack_jeff Jun 2013 #27

Don't forget Dean as well Iliyah Jun 2013 #13

Yes! I am a Deaniac. I heard his name the other day around here. Hope he's in again! :) nt silvershadow Jun 2013 #18

Add FDR and I'm there. n/t L0oniX Jun 2013 #19

Absolutely! :) nt silvershadow Jun 2013 #20

hear, hear Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #22

Why is this line so short? Generic Other Jun 2013 #21

DU Rec. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #23

LOL! I've had a long nap since then. (My views haven't changed one iota, but I've had a long nap). silvershadow Jun 2013 #24

yw... Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #25

Count me in! Harmony Blue Jun 2013 #28

I am also a Sanders/Warren/Grayson Democrat. LancetChick Jun 2013 #29

100% Heirloom this year...the way it used to be. silvershadow Jun 2013 #31

I'm with you G_j Jun 2013 #30