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In reply to the discussion: As Tensions Simmer, Poll Shows Majority of Democrats Want Bold Leftward Shift [View all]Ken Burch
(50,254 posts)161. The poster I was trying to respond to(Not YOU) talked about this mysterious "dump" of money.
I was meaning to respond to that poster and that poster alone. I totally agree with you that no candidate should have implied that they were the sole heir to the Wellstone tradition.
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As Tensions Simmer, Poll Shows Majority of Democrats Want Bold Leftward Shift [View all]
guillaumeb
Oct 2017
OP
My thanks for posting also. I had planned to post something like this; but, ya beat me to it!!!
LongTomH
Oct 2017
#157
Those people weren't "acquired". They showed up because the message inspired them.
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#14
OK. She said that. I don't agree with what she said. And I don't think you can assume
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#250
Which would be a valid point if there were any disagreements on those issues among progressives.
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#252
When you respond tomorrow or whenver, could you clarify which point in that post
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#171
It is just not true...Sen. Sanders was not the candidate...and that poll is BS-looked at it a
Demsrule86
Oct 2017
#174
An interesting observation is that every issue and candidate in the 2016 election that Sanders
still_one
Oct 2017
#64
There was more than just four where he personnally participated. RussFeingold, Zephyr Teachout,
still_one
Oct 2017
#86
Do you believe that there are significant differences of opinion among Democrats? (n/t)
Jim Lane
Oct 2017
#225
Which is precisely why the claim of Sander's popularity among all others is a myth.
Wwcd
Oct 2017
#30
So Progressives should not speak of the man that epitomizes the Progressive Party???
Wwcd
Oct 2017
#100
Of course Wellstone should be spoken of. But he wouldn't want to be subject to a cult.
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#124
Again - who said that Sanders' campaign was financed from an illegitimate source
ehrnst
Oct 2017
#144
The poster I was trying to respond to(Not YOU) talked about this mysterious "dump" of money.
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#161
It WAS a response to someone else. I initially responded to you by accident.
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#187
No. it was honestly meant to be a response to another poster-to post #100, to be precise.
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#191
Senator Wellstone opossed Sanders on Sierra Blanca. In this instance, Sen Wellston showed he was the
lunamagica
Oct 2017
#167
Of course they are! Unless they are United States citizens they can't vote in the U.S.
retread
Oct 2017
#85
He lost to one of the most hated democrats in history...by 4 million votes.
liquid diamond
Oct 2017
#66
No so much with Democrats in my opinion...but sure the some GOP like him but would not vote for him
Demsrule86
Oct 2017
#175
1) My point was precisely that we SHOULD be talking issues, not personalities
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#45
If he doesn't run again? It doesn't matter if he runs again. It won't be as a Democrat.
MrsCoffee
Oct 2017
#26
I certainly dont trust him/them. Hillary is stepping up to campaign for Northam.
MrsCoffee
Oct 2017
#82
What else would you call it, when there seems to be this great, relentless push
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#121
I looked at it ...total crap...tried to prove the POC love Sen. Sanders a few days ago.
Demsrule86
Oct 2017
#176
Internet polls are about as reliable as commondreams.org. They are neither random, nor...........
Tarheel_Dem
Oct 2017
#28
I can get behind that. Experience and stability after this clusterfuck is a winning card, IMO.
Purveyor
Oct 2017
#58
Curious how you know this site is a "Kremlin Rag?" Is there some evidence linking it to the Russian
jalan48
Oct 2017
#52
Because you have questions about one article on a site it becomes a "Kremlin Rag"?
jalan48
Oct 2017
#57
Moving right is getting us nowhere. Attempting to reason with them is getting us nowhere.
Initech
Oct 2017
#50
Please list policies of the Democratic Party which are rightwing. What is Schumer or Pelosi
emulatorloo
Oct 2017
#204
You are surrounded by left liberals and progressives. Drop the "Centrist" smear.
emulatorloo
Oct 2017
#196
If ordinary people are the party then the party needs to adequately represent them, and it isn't.
Tobin S.
Oct 2017
#209
Feingold is not far enough to the left? He is a solid progressive. I do not understand
emulatorloo
Oct 2017
#200
There is an old saying about campaigning to the left and governing to the center.
kentuck
Oct 2017
#150
I look at this as a needed discussion of the future direction of the Party.
guillaumeb
Oct 2017
#156
Apparently, according to the "Very Serious People", that's a toxic issue to run on.
HughBeaumont
Oct 2017
#178
When push came to shove, mainstream Democrats didn't even want multi-payer.
HughBeaumont
Oct 2017
#189
Look at the states...and you sure as hell don't see much leftward movement.
Demsrule86
Oct 2017
#256