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In reply to the discussion: How did the Bernie endorsed candidate do in the Virginia primary? [View all]brachism
(82 posts)9. Well Northam did have the endorsement ...
Ralph Northam did have the endorsement of Virginia political establishment, but mostly importantly the endorsement of the next president of the United States, Terry McAuliffe.
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the election was about Virginia State Politics and the guy that won had the endorsement
JI7
Jun 2017
#1
You can't deny that Sen. Sanders campaigned very hard for Perriello and hoped to
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#19
Wow! That's something to think about, Cha. His divisiveness remains a factor with AA voters.
brush
Jun 2017
#12
Northam is favored to win...we shall see. Traditionally Virginia does not go for the President's
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#17
I think you are going to see more Bernie style Progressives elected in the blue west coast areas.
jalan48
Jun 2017
#25
Maybe...but that means beating sitting Democrats...not an accomplishment when it risks the seat
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#28
I think we all know some serious politcal changes are needed if we are to survive.
jalan48
Jun 2017
#31
I don't agree. And the idea that Democrats would not advance climate in a big way if they could
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#32
I think people who have certain political beliefs will run and the people will decide.
jalan48
Jun 2017
#33
If a person runs against a sitting Democrat and lose the seat, the GOP is enabled which is why
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#38