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In reply to the discussion: If elected President, which of these Democrats... [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)104. It's always said a person lost for not being progressive enough
And the right wingers say it too. Mitt was not conservative enough. Both sides think the populace will be immediately swayed by the arguments of those who make it most strongly.
Wonder how they never get the illogical nature of that premise.
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Hillary because I think she has the best chance to bring the house and senate to the Democrats.
hrmjustin
Apr 2015
#1
But focusing on him to blame makes it harder to fix the system properly...
cascadiance
Apr 2015
#131
I am sorry but he had the right to run but his running helped cause Bush and he deserves to be
hrmjustin
Apr 2015
#132
I have no problem with third parties but they are not immune from criticism.
hrmjustin
Apr 2015
#134
But criticize their policies, not that simply running helps the Republicans...
cascadiance
Apr 2015
#136
No. He should not be blamed as he was the only determining factor that was democracy in action.
cui bono
Apr 2015
#149
Yes, taking all that GOP money for his campaign was "true democracy in action....?"
MADem
Apr 2015
#151
There's nothing in our system STOPPING him from being a Democrat to do so...
cascadiance
Apr 2015
#126
I think that many here underestimate the capability of either Sanders or Warren winning...
cascadiance
Apr 2015
#135
He ran on "ending welfare as we know it"-not on throwing poor people to the wolves.
Ken Burch
Apr 2015
#67
He could at least have shown the stones Harry Truman showed when he vetoed Taft-Hartley.
Ken Burch
Apr 2015
#72
+1000 Third Way politicians seek divided government, not majorities.
woo me with science
Apr 2015
#79
I want to pick Liz who isn't running or Bernie but I'm ignoring Manny so I can't vote in the poll.
Autumn
Apr 2015
#5
No...but I would be interested in a "Ignore the Ignore MannyGoldstein group". n/t.
Ken Burch
Apr 2015
#141
It's not up and running yet but in the meantime you can still join us in the Elizabeth Warren
Autumn
Apr 2015
#142
No one is restricted from voting. You can chose Other if you like no one listed in the poll
Autumn
Apr 2015
#156
The time has run out on the poll that's why the options to vote are un-clickable.
Autumn
Apr 2015
#158
It took me a bit to find it. I looked twice for your name to see if you had voted
Autumn
Apr 2015
#160
AFL-CIO Day of Action to Stop Fast Track- Today, April 18 2015.....Do something about it!!!!
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2015
#90
This is a big Day of Action on Fast Track, there are events all over the country today.
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2015
#91
You're right. Kissinger is only an accessory to murder. But, there's no statute of limitations
leveymg
Apr 2015
#115
I'm of the opinion that anyone these days who would make a great POTUS for the 99% ...
Fumesucker
Apr 2015
#18
Or the desire for a dictator who will be obedient to their own purist demands
YoungDemCA
Apr 2015
#123
Bernie fights for Democratic principles better than most card-carrying Dems...
polichick
Apr 2015
#80
If your 1% allies, the MSM, would have allowed Kucinich some press, maybe he would have.
Zorra
Apr 2015
#117
As I've noted in my thread, Hillary isn't interested in changing trade or campain finances
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Apr 2015
#118
In case you haven't noticed, both houses of Congress are controlled by the GOP
YoungDemCA
Apr 2015
#121