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In reply to the discussion: California Democratic Party Snubs Feinstein and Endorses Kevin De Leon [View all]rusty quoin
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California Democratic Party Snubs Feinstein and Endorses Kevin De Leon [View all]
RhodeIslandOne
Jul 2018
OP
what is the point of endorsements if you are just assumed to go with the incumbent always.
JCanete
Jul 2018
#90
It is shame, and I suspect those behind this have NO IDEA what Feinstein has done, or even cares
still_one
Jul 2018
#11
I agree with you lucy. I could have bought them not endorsing anyone, but this is just pure "our
still_one
Jul 2018
#99
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
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
As long as that horse is productive, I have no problem going with experience.
pazzyanne
Jul 2018
#105
I am so sick and tired of the bullshit bashing that Feinstein takes from people who I suspect have
still_one
Jul 2018
#9
Not to sound rude, but us living in California will decide in November who we want as our Senator
still_one
Jul 2018
#27
Who are you? It is a system created through the government to work with the capitalist
rusty quoin
Jul 2018
#43
no, socialism has to do with control of means of production . high taxes and safety net programs
JI7
Jul 2018
#51
Social security is a social insurance program as defined and as regulated by statute. N/T
lapucelle
Jul 2018
#42
OK, got it. You're arguing that the Democratic Party is based on social security
lapucelle
Jul 2018
#55
exactly, with that one can say Republicans are socialists because they support spending on military
JI7
Jul 2018
#59
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
From July 5th: Feinstein won't seek California Democratic Party endorsement
PoliticAverse
Jul 2018
#72
I'm pretty old, but 85? Six more years? I have to question some of her motivation.
TryLogic
Jul 2018
#75
The California senate primary was back in June. This endorsement is for the actual election...
PoliticAverse
Jul 2018
#85
Agreed. And a younger candidate gets his name out there and the experience of the campaign
Arazi
Jul 2018
#94
When Senator Feinstein said Trump could be a good president I was apoplectic
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2018
#86
I love Feinstein, but the Senate seat is six years... she is 85.... just a thought.
secondwind
Jul 2018
#93
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