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Showing Original Post only (View all)I'd like to congratulate the Democratic Establishment on tonight's victory in NJ [View all]
Well, given that Christie was endorsed by dozens of prominent "Democrats", and that President Obama wouldn't endorse the Democratic candidate, I'm assuming that this was the result the "Democratic" Establishment wanted.
Well played!
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I'd like to congratulate the Democratic Establishment on tonight's victory in NJ [View all]
MannyGoldstein
Nov 2013
OP
yep. CC's viewpoints and policies go in direct assault of NJ's majority. So, it's sickening to see
Divine Discontent
Nov 2013
#8
And Buono, the Democrat, received no help from the DNC, who stated their reasons as 'it wouldn't
sabrina 1
Nov 2013
#56
There's also something to be said for having consistent principles and fighting for them.
sabrina 1
Nov 2013
#86
A sort of related question: What can the left do about the "lesser of evils" situations
rhett o rick
Nov 2013
#88
Obama has LOST political capital with this New Jerseyan by not standing up for Buono.
Jim Lane
Nov 2013
#68
You've correctly summarized Obama's and the Democratic Party's strategy during his first term.
Jim Lane
Nov 2013
#83
I don't agree with you at all. Buono btw, isn't the only Dem who could have run but too bad Dems
sabrina 1
Nov 2013
#87
Strategic politics by National DEMs? Use Christi as a self-driving wedge to split right-center GOPs
SDjack
Nov 2013
#15
Christie winning with such a large margin is also useful if he wants to go further
Chathamization
Nov 2013
#61
if what politics is what it is today who the hell would want to be in it? You lose your soul.
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#24
Congressional approval ratings have never been lower and although democrats fare better than
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#29
I just hope she is stronger than Obama. Obama looked like a liberal until he started listening to
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#36
it was over before it began. nothing to gain politically for ANYONE to endorse her
Pretzel_Warrior
Nov 2013
#49
That's rich coming from you... The way you constantly bash many Democrats
scheming daemons
Nov 2013
#91
Obama didn't endorse the Democratic candidate? How is that possible? n/t
Smarmie Doofus
Nov 2013
#41
You can't stand Obama, and you consider him a negative... Yet you are upset he didn't endorse?
scheming daemons
Nov 2013
#93