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In reply to the discussion: Is there an effort to take over the Democratic Party by someone outside of our Party? [View all]LisaM
(27,875 posts)86. You tell me.
The strongest criticism of the Democratic party, it seems to me, is coming from the left. I consider myself a progressive. Do I think that elements more moderate than I should be in the party? Absolutely, especially in red states.
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Is there an effort to take over the Democratic Party by someone outside of our Party? [View all]
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
OP
Are you going to share what you are letting me know? I am not much into guessing.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#4
Sanders was asked by Schumer to take a leadership position in the Democratic party
Samantha
Jul 2017
#65
Sanders himself, recently promoted what you accuse the Democratic Party of doing with blue dogs.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#71
To tell you the truth, I don't understand why politicians are dictating women's health care
Samantha
Jul 2017
#93
Thank-you for sharing this story. Another poster discussed her experience
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#94
Thanks for your opinions. That is all I am looking for. I just want to hear how people feel, what
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#33
With attacks on women/girls and blacks, their lives depend on it being a big deal, or matter. Eom
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#61
I think BLM would disagree with you. I have heard them argue this point. I listen.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#113
That is cool, but I am really asking a simple question. I do not agree with you on more of his
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#9
Some of you are asking such huge questions Democrats should already know. A few,
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#107
I would like to know if that treatment is creating a situation where he and his supporters
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#12
There are many who will oppose any attempt to remake the party into the image of Sanders
Gothmog
Jul 2017
#8
I would suggest there is a strong majority of the base that will oppose.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#16
Thank-you for your thought on this. I feel it is important to be honest with what is happening.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#37
So just theoretically, if the party moves to the left, as Sanders and others are urging it to do,
Voltaire2
Jul 2017
#125
I agree with all that you are saying in this post. I do not see it either.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#42
It is less about him personally wanting to run again, I assume, and the
Eliot Rosewater
Jul 2017
#127
If it's in the media & msm, etc., please help educate us by providing a few links.
Petrushka
Jul 2017
#85
If you have not heard conversation that Sanders is the voice for the Democratic Party, then it is on
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#88
In your reply #18, You said, "It is all over DU."---as well as in the media & msm--but . . .
Petrushka
Jul 2017
#117
This is an informative post. You gave me stuff to ponder. Thank-you. Eom
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#48
I am a Democrat on a Democratic board asking questions about our Democratic Party
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#31
I do not like Sanders. I am still asking a question that I feel is valid.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#80
the Sanders/Clinton rift as you call it is alive and well it just isn't as evident on here
m-lekktor
Jul 2017
#55
I have had to post a link to the party platform numerous times in the past few weeks here at Du
lunasun
Jul 2017
#50
I like this post. I like how you see it and solution you have in addressing our issues.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#43
Well, I conclude they cannot run it better, and the vast majority of the Democratic base
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#108
It's pretty tough to "take over" a party, especially one that's as
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jul 2017
#36
You do not believe in being informed about the dynamics in our Democratic Party that will
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#96
O.K. Thank-you for your opinion. The motive you assign to me is false. But again,
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#119
Why would any progressive attempt to divide? No one is serious in winning another single election
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#66
Honestly, I see about the whole party as progressive and certainly myself.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#91
He can not be the voice of the Democratic Party as he is not a Democrat...end of story.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#69
Lol, you are a micro, focused brain. They have a word for that, but it is not coming to mind.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#75
You will supply specific and objective evidence supporting the validity of the question, yes?
LanternWaste
Jul 2017
#89
I would like the Democratic Party to be a broad-based progressive organization.
David__77
Jul 2017
#97
I am not "worried" about membership. I am concerned about the direction of the party,
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#101
You had me go back up to check my OP. Nope. 2018. The concern of people's lives. Eom
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#110
"Is there an effort to take over the Democratic party?" implies that the party itself is central
loyalsister
Jul 2017
#120
I have been, and am a lifetime member of the Democratic Party. I have put my time and effort,
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#121
No. There is an effort to make sure the Democrats are the party of the working class.
Ken Burch
Jul 2017
#104
The Democratic Party shines with policies for the working class, way out thinking anyone else
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#112