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In reply to the discussion: AOC and Ilhan Omar want to block Biden's former chief of staff [View all]
Chemisse
(30,829 posts)115. My sentiments exactly. n/t
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Even without that label they'd have a difficult time winning a statewide office or....
George II
Nov 2020
#71
We lost several House seats because repugs ran negative ads calling Dems radical socialists...
brush
Nov 2020
#250
Don't be naive. Candidates in deep blue districts can survive that but the one in red or purple...
brush
Nov 2020
#259
Do you know what progressives from the AOC wing won in R+ districts ? I'd be interested to know.
OnDoutside
Dec 2020
#334
I think it is funny when people say stuff like, "Without us you wouldn't have won".
Sloumeau
Nov 2020
#219
Are there any specific examples of what you consider to be unacceptable derogatory remarks?
Sapient Donkey
Nov 2020
#234
There is absolutely no evidence that they have made younger voters vote Democratic.
AmericanCanuck
Nov 2020
#289
Sorry, their contribution to the party lost seats. Because R-Scums used them as cannon fodder....
machoneman
Nov 2020
#312
Sorry, no! Lol! I don't hear anyone complaining about progressives not voting for Biden
peoli
Nov 2020
#225
Also, what did they do to help us win if not retain House seats? What they did do...
machoneman
Nov 2020
#311
Why is it bullshit? Some of the best times this country has ever had was when progressive
Escurumbele
Nov 2020
#34
Some Americans may get hundreds of dollars more in Social Security benefits under Biden's proposal
tirebiter
Nov 2020
#91
Biden won't cut social security...and house members have no say in who is chosen for
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#301
+ 1. As my grandma used to say "a family doesn't air their dirty laundry". Work it out in private.
iluvtennis
Nov 2020
#85
+ agree - two senate seats on the line. the rethugs will weaponize our division against us. nt
iluvtennis
Nov 2020
#293
Outside of very safe and very blue districts...it's unlikely that they could win a statewide election.
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#94
No This This - Their Progressive Message Is Up Against 1.15 Billion A Year In Think Tank Spending
DanieRains
Nov 2020
#126
Try looking at the states we need to win in... what you suggest won't work. We need a 50
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#302
And If Progressives Don't Think Their Voices Are Being Heard We Will Lose 40 Seats In 2022
DanieRains
Nov 2020
#140
Work to make your ideas acceptable to the areas we must win in to hold the Senate or
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#305
They can have a meeting with Joe Biden's transition team instead of going to the media.
AmericanCanuck
Nov 2020
#180
Right. Tax the hello outta the rich instead. Fat money made fat profits on covid misery.
mpcamb
Nov 2020
#14
Agree. Biden's got a deep bench and doesn't need a deficit hawk. Maybe he'll let them have a meetup
ancianita
Nov 2020
#16
I hear you. But even if we don't need this right now, we can handle this. It shouldn't rattle us.
ancianita
Nov 2020
#136
Welp, I'm left of social democrats, old and have been paying attention for a long time.
ancianita
Nov 2020
#155
The surpluses were mocked and ridiculed when Gore campaigned on putting them in a SS lock box.
Yavin4
Nov 2020
#30
Bush spent the surplus Clinton left behind in two years on his invasion of Iraq
Escurumbele
Nov 2020
#73
With so many issues it's going to be impossible to find any that are 100% pure enough....
George II
Nov 2020
#89
You're correct. If they were serious they'd be having private communication with Biden...
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#100
This was a well written and informative post. Thank you for taking the time. I appreciate it.
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#208
You had to really pretzel to fashion any kind of argument there. Here is the thing. Two days in a
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#205
It is really too bad. I am hoping she gains wisdom thru experience, but she keeps slipping backward.
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#294
And unless we get the Senate we get nothing. So let's postpone this discussion.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#304
I agree with you - thinking dem deficit hawks bring unity is a set up . Building up $$GOP gets
lunasun
Nov 2020
#325
Bernie was making noise four days ago, saying that Biden best not shut progressives out of Cabinet
True Dough
Nov 2020
#11
Amen. Anyone who thinks they have a lock on the Dem party due to a "mandate" is delusional.
58Sunliner
Nov 2020
#87
++ See my post 325 on this - same thoughts about GOP IN 2024+ 2020 was about trump removal
lunasun
Nov 2020
#326
Oh, Bernie! That ship sailed long ago when Biden was chosen as our party's nominee.
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#270
They'll get little support for that. They are becoming increasling annoying and irrelevant...
brush
Nov 2020
#12
His past support for Social Security and Medicare cuts should be a factor for any Democrat
Autumn
Nov 2020
#25
When did Bruce Reed support cuts to Social Security and Medicare? Unless I missed it - never.
George II
Nov 2020
#110
He served as executive director for the Simpson-Bowles Commission which did recommend cuts.
Autumn
Nov 2020
#152
bwahahahahahahahahahaha. I wish Bernie were all powerful as he is in your mind.
Autumn
Nov 2020
#284
No it was not founded by Bernie supporters. It was founded in 1986. Well before Bernie was supported
Autumn
Nov 2020
#292
Right, and Biden plans to expand both programs. I'm not worried about Bruce Reed at this point.
Midnight Writer
Nov 2020
#119
The idea that Reed was in favor of cuts to Social Security and Medicare is a misnomer.
George II
Nov 2020
#134
Ah, that's where the ridiculous idea that Biden would cut SS and Medicare came from.
betsuni
Nov 2020
#160
What voters want is a large umbrella. I like Biden a lot but several factors played into his win.
58Sunliner
Nov 2020
#82
They don't have to come up with 79,900,000, it only has to be a contraction.
58Sunliner
Nov 2020
#224
We will win future elections with moderate candidate. He won with more votes than anyone
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#306
Reed has been known as a budget hawk for ages, I just showed you that, he is not simply some
Celerity
Nov 2020
#233
they (and others) are objecting to Reed potentially serving as head of the Office of Management
Celerity
Nov 2020
#240
"past support for Social Security and Medicare cuts" Is that good? Let's hear it out.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#65
Hopefully it will come up in hearing(s). I'd like to know the context & beliefs of higher officers.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#83
I'm simply suggesting that views on cornerstones of Democratic values be brought to light.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#106
I agree but most in this thread seem to think they can tell the young....we already got your vote
questionseverything
Nov 2020
#104
So let's see, in the last few days certain members of Congress have attacked Biden's choices of....
George II
Nov 2020
#69
One of the things I love about our party is that they don't all walk in lockstep.
Native
Nov 2020
#76
Kerry is a deficit hawk. So is Yellen. So is Mayorkas (Chair of the US Chamber of Commerce no less).
beastie boy
Nov 2020
#84
What does Reed's work history even qualify him to be a "tech advisor." I've found nothing.
ancianita
Nov 2020
#174
Fine. It's not that hard. I was just hoping to find out some background on the guy
ancianita
Nov 2020
#252
many (not just AOC) are objecting to Reed potentially serving as head of the Office of Management
Celerity
Nov 2020
#242
Good for them. We need substantive change, not neoliberal normalcy. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Nov 2020
#103
No. Just because an opinion is held, does not mean that it's a valid one or helpful one.
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#298
This petition was launched by the "justice democrats", which was founded by Cenk Uygur and Saikat
still_one
Nov 2020
#124
I'll grant that people change. I'd just like to know how and why he's changed into a tech advisor.
ancianita
Nov 2020
#175
The "left" is not a coalition on it's own, it's part of the DEMOCRATIC coalition....
George II
Nov 2020
#187
The Justice Democrat's petition is a publicity stunt being flogged by David Sirota and The Intercept
lapucelle
Nov 2020
#273
They're doing themselves NO favors. Stunts like this only serve to create distrust and resentment.
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#268
Justice Democrats, David Sirota, and The Intercept helped enable Trump's election in 2016.
lapucelle
Nov 2020
#275
Without a doubt the Democratic Party does need the progressive voters to vote for the Dem candidate
UCmeNdc
Nov 2020
#278
I'm betting they're just doing this to send a message to the base that they're working for them....
Chakaconcarne
Nov 2020
#283
