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Post removed Post removed Jul 2018 #1
I dunno RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #2
While I wouldn't phrase it quite like that, I agree. sandensea Jul 2018 #3
Hear, hear. BadgerMom Jul 2018 #56
what is the point of endorsements if you are just assumed to go with the incumbent always. JCanete Jul 2018 #90
Still voting for her Iliyah Jul 2018 #4
Me, too. N/t wryter2000 Jul 2018 #79
... skylucy Jul 2018 #5
A proven track record is something that needs to be considered, pazzyanne Jul 2018 #6
It is shame, and I suspect those behind this have NO IDEA what Feinstein has done, or even cares still_one Jul 2018 #11
Good for you, still_one! pazzyanne Jul 2018 #81
I know this thread is from yesterday, but the more I think about the skylucy Jul 2018 #96
I agree with you lucy. I could have bought them not endorsing anyone, but this is just pure "our still_one Jul 2018 #99
Just when you need her to be enthusiastic in opposing Kavanaugh. Dumb. nm mr_liberal Jul 2018 #7
DiFi will be VERY vocal against Kavanaugh. yes. she. will. riversedge Jul 2018 #88
why would she be less enthusiastic about opposing him? nt JCanete Jul 2018 #91
Time to pass the Torch aeromanKC Jul 2018 #8
Perhaps you should be focusing on Wisconsin instead of California, since it appears your favoritr still_one Jul 2018 #10
Actually, we all should focus on WI and FL, MO, WV, MT, MI, OH, NV, IN just to name a few aeromanKC Jul 2018 #26
You realize the De Leon and Feinstein see eye to eye on 99% of the issues, so the assumption that still_one Jul 2018 #32
While you have a point, I donate to candidates in states, other than my own. 3Hotdogs Jul 2018 #70
No way will that happen. "Pass the torch" and thus ignoring your best interests makes no sense. wasupaloopa Jul 2018 #69
To quote an old phrase: "It is never a good idea to switch horses in mid-stream!" pazzyanne Jul 2018 #83
It's never a good idea to try to ride the same horse across an ocean nolabels Jul 2018 #103
As long as that horse is productive, I have no problem going with experience. pazzyanne Jul 2018 #105
Living in a cave was also a good idea at one time. nolabels Jul 2018 #106
I am so sick and tired of the bullshit bashing that Feinstein takes from people who I suspect have still_one Jul 2018 #9
I don't know. rusty quoin Jul 2018 #12
Are you from California? still_one Jul 2018 #13
Lived there a bit in the 90s rusty quoin Jul 2018 #16
Not to sound rude, but us living in California will decide in November who we want as our Senator still_one Jul 2018 #27
You bet rusty quoin Jul 2018 #29
Yes, I agree, we will. She will have my vote. Again. Silver Gaia Jul 2018 #62
I really don't understand this geographical parochialism. Jim Lane Jul 2018 #89
what are socialists doing ? there is no socialism in california JI7 Jul 2018 #15
Not yet rusty quoin Jul 2018 #17
there won't ever be socialism in california JI7 Jul 2018 #18
You kidding? rusty quoin Jul 2018 #19
not even close to it. JI7 Jul 2018 #24
The Democratic Party is based on socialism rusty quoin Jul 2018 #21
no it's not. JI7 Jul 2018 #25
Social Security? rusty quoin Jul 2018 #30
social security is not socialism JI7 Jul 2018 #31
Yeah it is rusty quoin Jul 2018 #33
It's funny to me that you argue about that rusty quoin Jul 2018 #34
no, it's not socialism JI7 Jul 2018 #35
What is it then? Capitalism? rusty quoin Jul 2018 #36
it's a safety net JI7 Jul 2018 #38
That's socialism rusty quoin Jul 2018 #39
no it's not. it's funded through mainly a capitalist system JI7 Jul 2018 #41
Who are you? It is a system created through the government to work with the capitalist rusty quoin Jul 2018 #43
yes, so the capitalist system is still there so there is no socialism JI7 Jul 2018 #47
Why are you so afraid of socialism rusty quoin Jul 2018 #48
no, socialism has to do with control of means of production . high taxes and safety net programs JI7 Jul 2018 #51
That is Communism. There are many examples of good socialism in Europe. rusty quoin Jul 2018 #52
which examples are those ? JI7 Jul 2018 #53
All of them. You need a list? They are left of Belarus. rusty quoin Jul 2018 #54
"the capitalist system is still there so there is no socialism" LiberalLovinLug Jul 2018 #92
It's like who am I talking to? rusty quoin Jul 2018 #40
What is it? rusty quoin Jul 2018 #37
Social security is a social insurance program as defined and as regulated by statute. N/T lapucelle Jul 2018 #42
Through the federal government rusty quoin Jul 2018 #45
So? lapucelle Jul 2018 #49
Huh? rusty quoin Jul 2018 #50
OK, got it. You're arguing that the Democratic Party is based on social security lapucelle Jul 2018 #55
No rusty quoin Jul 2018 #57
Huh? lapucelle Jul 2018 #58
exactly, with that one can say Republicans are socialists because they support spending on military JI7 Jul 2018 #59
Queen Elizabeth is socialism! lapucelle Jul 2018 #60
The Democratic Party is "based on" social security? lapucelle Jul 2018 #46
I'm with you! roscoeroscoe Jul 2018 #65
The party should not endorse in a Dem vs Dem contest, but I'm tempted to vote for DeLeon RandySF Jul 2018 #14
That was a mistake. She will probably still win, although by a more narrow margin. SunSeeker Jul 2018 #20
I'm still voting for DiFi Raine Jul 2018 #22
Just today she announced her plan to question SCOTUS candidate. BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #23
That is what I like to hear. rusty quoin Jul 2018 #28
McCaskill will still win by landslide Nero Mero Jul 2018 #44
McCaskill is running for Senator in California? Who knew? George II Jul 2018 #74
My Mother is LittleGirl Jul 2018 #61
Voters will soon decide Nero Mero Jul 2018 #63
Sigh. MBS Jul 2018 #64
The state Democratic Party does not go into the voting booth with people. wasupaloopa Jul 2018 #66
Go, California! BlueMTexpat Jul 2018 #67
Ah, Sweet Suicide Drake Notthesinger Jul 2018 #68
Oh, don't worry dear Party Faithful, Le Taz Hot Jul 2018 #71
Oh, you're back to' poke the hive' again. revmclaren Jul 2018 #77
From July 5th: Feinstein won't seek California Democratic Party endorsement PoliticAverse Jul 2018 #72
In California the voters chose Progressive dog Jul 2018 #73
I'm pretty old, but 85? Six more years? I have to question some of her motivation. TryLogic Jul 2018 #75
Why I don't like Di Cartoonist Jul 2018 #76
I see no problems with this. Scruffy1 Jul 2018 #98
The party should not pick a candidate in the primary. idahoblue Jul 2018 #78
The California senate primary was back in June. This endorsement is for the actual election... PoliticAverse Jul 2018 #85
This will boost turnout in November and that will help in congressional races! 4139 Jul 2018 #80
Agreed. And a younger candidate gets his name out there and the experience of the campaign Arazi Jul 2018 #94
My family, friends and I will be proud revmclaren Jul 2018 #82
As a Californian, I think this is utterly stupid and outrageous karin_sj Jul 2018 #84
When Senator Feinstein said Trump could be a good president I was apoplectic DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2018 #86
Passing the torch to a younger generation? left-of-center2012 Jul 2018 #87
I love Feinstein, but the Senate seat is six years... she is 85.... just a thought. secondwind Jul 2018 #93
and the new governor will get to appoint a new senator Retrograde Jul 2018 #95
Between this endorsement and Ocasio's support for challengers Retrograde Jul 2018 #97
DiFi won by a supermajory, won EVERY district, even De Leon's obamanut2012 Jul 2018 #100
Good luck with CA Dem fundraising after this big foot fiasco. nt oasis Jul 2018 #101
How about, we vote out anyone who has a net worth of more than $100k? They don't seem to understand Meadowoak Jul 2018 #102
Good that they work together- they are both Ds and win/lose we need them UNITED. Sunlei Jul 2018 #104
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