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In reply to the discussion: The Progressive Group Closely Tied To Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Has Named The First Democrat It Wants [View all]brush
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The Progressive Group Closely Tied To Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Has Named The First Democrat It Wants [View all]
George II
Jan 2019
OP
Oh god not, they are NOT at all...hopefully everybody AT LEAST knows THAT much.
Eliot Rosewater
Jan 2019
#2
How long before we find that "Justice Democrats" are not who they say they are....?
hlthe2b
Jan 2019
#3
Justice Democrats was founded in 2017 by Cenk Uygur, Kyle Kulinski, and Zack Exley....
George II
Jan 2019
#21
Back in the '70s early-mid my mother was marginally involved with her union local.
Igel
Jan 2019
#85
He was elected as a Democrat by the voters in that District. He's the Democrat they want.
George II
Jan 2019
#81
Could be and it may be time for our own tea party just as long as its focused on facts, reasons for
mastermind
Jan 2019
#22
Once you understand their agenda, their goal...well, then it is easier to understand why
Eliot Rosewater
Jan 2019
#13
If this must be done it needs to be done without any mud slinging, name calling, just the facts. nt
mastermind
Jan 2019
#19
Exactly. Representative Cuellar is a Hispanic Democrat who has been elected 7 times IN TEXAS!
George II
Jan 2019
#9
The Democratic candiate in AOC's district could have been a potted plant and won the election
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2019
#59
In the U.S. House, Democrat Henry Cuellar raises eyebrows by fundraising for Republican John Carter
RandySF
Jan 2019
#89
These are the "Democrats" who, with their associated organization Brand New Congress...
George II
Jan 2019
#44
They are using this tactic to pull the party left the way Repubs got pulled right
marylandblue
Jan 2019
#26
I agree the Democratic Party should focus on replacing Republicans with Democrats
IronLionZion
Jan 2019
#47
+1. Purity tests fail big time in a Party that has DIVERSITY as a core value. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jan 2019
#34
My position is that a Democrat who votes 50 or 60% or whatever the %, with Democrats....
George II
Jan 2019
#39
Shit. Democrats attacking Democrats in public instead of settling it within the Party. Not good. .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jan 2019
#31
Two things could be true: Cuellar should be primaried and anything Uygar-related stinks.
11cents
Jan 2019
#37
TYT not only is funded by Buddy Roemer but also RT America, that's RT as in Moscow based RT.
George II
Jan 2019
#38
I wonder if their objective really is to get a more liberal candidate in that district.
George II
Jan 2019
#120
Then she should publicly denounce the tactic. Speaking up doesn't seem to be a problem for her /nt
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2019
#64
She was one of the first board members of JD, along with her campaign manager/chief of staff.
George II
Jan 2019
#69
I know. Her close association with "Justice Democrats" makes me uncomfortable.
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#76
If "real progressives" kept this idiocy up, Republicans will remain the majority a long time n/t
SFnomad
Jan 2019
#61
Cenk Uygur's "Justice (Just Us) Democrats" is a boil on the butt of politics.
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#74
If you go to the FEC website, you may be surprised to see that Justice Democrats' filing address....
George II
Jan 2019
#102
I would think that if JD does find a candidate to primary Cuellar, Cuellar would win....
George II
Jan 2019
#105
Lol. Do You prefer your democracy take place in smoke filled back rooms?
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2019
#118
I have no problem with them trying to find someone else however they would be wise to try
cstanleytech
Jan 2019
#107
Even I agree with some centrist Republicans on some issues. Do I get kicked to the curb as well?
WhoWoodaKnew
Jan 2019
#121
I remember when Democrat Conor Lamb wanted to run for the open seat in western PA in 2017....
George II
Jan 2019
#122
We do NOT need a purity test when the most liberal views/candidates just won't win
WhoWoodaKnew
Jan 2019
#138
Brand New Congress endorsed a republican in Arkansas who lost (only 15% of the primary vote) and....
George II
Jan 2019
#129
It's not surprising that Cortez listed BNC'S Tennessee address instead of a NYC address.
lapucelle
Jan 2019
#133
"in her Statement of Candidacy filed with the FEC in 2017, her address was in Knoxville TN!" WOW!
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#143
Yes, her most recent payment to Justice Democrats in September, 2018 was for:
George II
Jan 2019
#146
My feelings about "Justice Democrats" and the "Brand New Congress" group...
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#147
Thank you, that's the overlying concern. I want a "conservative" (loose term) Democrat running....
George II
Jan 2019
#131
Why? Do you really think a "strong progressive challenge" would prevail in the primary....
George II
Jan 2019
#130
True Democrats are following the money and we've got our prioritized lists too.
FreepFryer
Jan 2019
#137