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Showing Original Post only (View all)LA Times: The "Elizabeth Warren Wing" of The Democratic Party On The Ascendancy [View all]
When was the last time you heard about any Democratic Senator or Representative other than Harry Reid making the national news? While Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, and the entire Tea Party caucus in the House have all transformed themselves into political Kardashians, constantly mugging for the cameras with their latest outrage du jour-- the Democrats--particularly those in the Senate who wield actual majority power--have for the most part sat quietly by for the last five years and endured this nonsense. Many of them, Jeff Merkley, Sherrod Brown, Tom Udall, were elected in 2006 and 2008; Elizabeth Warren and Chris Murphy, in 2012. By 2015 half of the Democratic caucus will have been in place since 2008. They represent a generational shift in the Senate that has known nothing but Tea Party intransigence--and ignorance--from the other side.They're fed up and they're taking over the Party:
The senators' influence has already been seen in other fights, most recently in the 16-day shutdown, when new Democrats lobbied party leaders to stand up to Republicans a tactic that seemed to shock many on the other side of the aisle, who were betting that Democrats would blink first.
Next on their agenda is extending the filibuster rule change from presidential appointments to legislation, which would enable the Senate to move on issues including gun control and climate change.
Next on their agenda is extending the filibuster rule change from presidential appointments to legislation, which would enable the Senate to move on issues including gun control and climate change.
"The Elizabeth Warren wing of the Democratic Party definitely are showing that they have growing influence in the caucus, and in government in general," said Matt Wall of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, a group that works to promote progressive candidates and issues in Democratic primaries. On Friday, Warren circulated a fundraising letter to supporters on behalf of Merkley and Udall, thanking them for their role in changing the rule. Both men face reelection in 2014.
The changing Democratic tactics may reflect a generational shift occurring in the Senate. It's almost certain that by the start of the next Congress in 2015, more than half of the Democratic caucus will have been elected since 2008, when gridlock reached new heights. But nine of the new Senate Democrats are former Congress members, all of whom served at least part of their time under Republican majorities. Three were governors who served with Republican legislatures.
The changing Democratic tactics may reflect a generational shift occurring in the Senate. It's almost certain that by the start of the next Congress in 2015, more than half of the Democratic caucus will have been elected since 2008, when gridlock reached new heights. But nine of the new Senate Democrats are former Congress members, all of whom served at least part of their time under Republican majorities. Three were governors who served with Republican legislatures.
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http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-senate-newdems-20131123,0,385097.story#ixzz2lTxJLuCu
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/11/23/1257832/-LA-Times-The-Elizabeth-Warren-Wing-of-The-Democratic-Party-On-The-Ascendancy
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LA Times: The "Elizabeth Warren Wing" of The Democratic Party On The Ascendancy [View all]
kpete
Nov 2013
OP
We need to return to being the party of working people, the middle class and the poor.
JDPriestly
Nov 2013
#33
I sure wish I could say you are all wrong with that last sentence. But I can't. n/t
A Simple Game
Nov 2013
#78
I can't think of a better example, and if I did try, it would probably hurt too much. n/t
A Simple Game
Nov 2013
#81
The "Hillary camp" needs to recognize there's a new sheriff in town, her name is Elizabeth.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Nov 2013
#30
it isn't even about "liz," so much as it's about the distaste for more centrist, third way..
frylock
Nov 2013
#58
Mrs. Clinton couldn't win a primary in 2008; she's far more id'd w/ corporate interests now.
Divernan
Nov 2013
#64
I registered as a Dem to influence the party, not to be a blind follower.
backscatter712
Nov 2013
#10
I'm a Democrat and a Socialist. So, I don't mind if a Dem runs with a Socialist or vice-versa.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Nov 2013
#53
Warren not getting the CFPB post may have been the best favor Repubs gave the Dems (n/t)
thesquanderer
Nov 2013
#24
Why is there an "insert Democrat's name" wing of the Democratic party every election cycle?
wyldwolf
Nov 2013
#38
She is not as liberal as you think. I figure she will eventually say or do something
OKNancy
Nov 2013
#44
Oh, I don't feel I have a complete grasp on her positions across the board at all.
TheKentuckian
Nov 2013
#50
The Reality is that Warren is not running .. and we can be sure Hillary IS !! She's so coy.
YOHABLO
Nov 2013
#83
Is anyone really fucking surprised? Remember what happened to the Economy?
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2013
#88
Warren doesn't have Clinton's tangled web of financial/political payback obligations.
Divernan
Nov 2013
#99
Loved the article...wonderful news. And I like the EW Wing of the Party...she's earned it.
libdem4life
Nov 2013
#106