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16. Bingo

Reply to yurbud (Reply #5)

Wed Jun 18, 2014, 03:24 PM

Jun 2014

and that's what the problem is. They hide behind "we don't have the numbers", even when they do. It's a farce.

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Are you an 11% Democrat? [View all] yurbud Jun 2014 OP

the last 3 presidents have all been Hillary or the equivalent' we don't need another bowens43 Jun 2014 #1

Might as well vote Republican if she runs on the Democratic Ticket Exposethefrauds Jun 2014 #6

A lot of party members have become independent in the last 5 years - 25% left it during that time newthinking Jun 2014 #20

I think it does the party is changing and not in a good way Exposethefrauds Jun 2014 #23

It keeps doing the same strategy and it is discouraging their liberal base newthinking Jun 2014 #57

I think most people see Congress and not Obama/Hillary are the body that needs to be more liberal Johonny Jun 2014 #2

when Dems have the numbers in Congress to pass progressive legislation they suddenly become yurbud Jun 2014 #5

Bingo Aerows Jun 2014 #16

and the country's reaction was to... go more conservative Johonny Jun 2014 #39

I'm used to this Party being so much more conservtive than I am that leadership regularly slandered Bluenorthwest Jun 2014 #3

Its not what I want LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #4

the lesser of two evils argument is getting thinner and thinner. yurbud Jun 2014 #7

Keep telling yourself that LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #9

It is possible to walk and chew gum at he same time Armstead Jun 2014 #14

Absolutely LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #17

by continuing to tack to the right? frylock Jun 2014 #36

By winning LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #61

and next thing you know, there is no representation on the left.. frylock Jun 2014 #65

If that happens LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #66

That 11% - Also represents the fall in Dem membership - 39% to 28% since 2008! newthinking Jun 2014 #58

Fractions don't work that way LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #62

I don't disagree about independents newthinking Jun 2014 #63

I would also like a parliamentary system LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #64

I think it's bs. gore was not like Bush our even a JI7 Jun 2014 #21

I like Gore, but he pushed NAFTA, government privatization, and yurbud Jun 2014 #24

I am super-liberal. I WISH we could have a Bernie Sanders type socialist in the WH, but I know tblue37 Jun 2014 #8

Some deem Governors work hard to enact corporate agenda yurbud Jun 2014 #25

Then they've overlooked the damage Sam Brownback tblue37 Jun 2014 #41

PushPolling much? GusBob Jun 2014 #10

Yes, that's why I wouldn't answer it. Old and In the Way Jun 2014 #11

The choices are worded almost identically to the pro-Hillary yurbud Jun 2014 #27

I Love this Post -- Nail on the head /nt Armstead Jun 2014 #12

I want Hillary and a primary. I hope a primary challenge would move hrr more to the left. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #13

...For the duration of the primary challenge Scootaloo Jun 2014 #30

I hope not but I understand your cynicism. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #31

it's not cynicism Scootaloo Jun 2014 #32

i did not read any of the questions tiredtoo Jun 2014 #15

we have to primary more of the crony capitalist Democrats yurbud Jun 2014 #19

Why on earth would people settle Union Scribe Jun 2014 #18

Because, the party has beaten fear into the membership that anyone other than the dlc candidate will newthinking Jun 2014 #59

I'm a Democrat who votes for/against policies & prinicples. Not politians or brand. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #22

That's why I added "or the equivalent". I like Hillary as a person in some ways yurbud Jun 2014 #26

You mean you're an issues voter? How scandalous. liberal_at_heart Jun 2014 #56

First, i saw that poll and thought it was bullshit, that ONLY 11% of DEMOCRATS randys1 Jun 2014 #28

1/4 of the party has moved independent in the last 4 years. Those are likely mostly liberals that newthinking Jun 2014 #60

Well, remember, Americans are trained to hate the word "liberal" Scootaloo Jun 2014 #29

Can you provide some examples of DUers who are trained to hate the word" liberal"? Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #35

How many times have you seen this phrase: Scootaloo Jun 2014 #38

And how about the "You progressives" sneer historylovr Jun 2014 #42

Honestly, I don't think I've ever seen that phrase before Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #46

Sure you haven't Scootaloo Jun 2014 #48

Well if this is so widespread as you claimed Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #50

Well, we already covered that you've "never seen it" Scootaloo Jun 2014 #52

Which thread are you talking about? Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #53

Somewhat more, definitely. But I'd still vote for her. nt AverageJoe90 Jun 2014 #33

I would definitely consider myself part of that 11% tech3149 Jun 2014 #34

yep--that's the frustrating thing. The policies that need to change most are the most untouchable yurbud Jun 2014 #37

I am, as are *most* DUrs. baldguy Jun 2014 #40

Can't help but notice Cali_Democrat isn't demanding you back that claim up. Scootaloo Jun 2014 #49

Definitely in that 11%. historylovr Jun 2014 #43

I just want to win the f'in election with a candidate that has integrity (i.e.) BootinUp Jun 2014 #44

I'm definitely part of the 11%. antiGOPin294 Jun 2014 #45

You have evidence that Hillary Clinton holds those positions, right? brooklynite Jun 2014 #47

Hell no. I think Hillary is a wonderful progressive Democrat. NYC Liberal Jun 2014 #51

More Progressive - We Can Start With This List Of Reforms cantbeserious Jun 2014 #54

I'm happy either way (Hillary or a more progressive candidate) agentS Jun 2014 #55

I support the Democratic platform, and those candidates which also support it. LanternWaste Jun 2014 #67

I look at politicians actions and donors. They take those platforms about as seriously as yurbud Jun 2014 #68