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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: What Happens When Elizabeth Warren Sells Out to Powerful Interests? [View all]Blue_true
(31,261 posts)37. Exactly. And Biden was doing his job to defend them.
All industries can implement consumer friendly reforms, some do, most don't. But it is not the job of a US Senator to help gut businesses that employ hundreds of thousands in their state, they should prod those businesses to change their practices, and I believe both Warren and Biden are the types that would have done that.
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What Happens When Elizabeth Warren Sells Out to Powerful Interests? [View all]
Vegas Roller
Jul 2019
OP
This election is about beating rump. All this voters interests nonsense. nt
UniteFightBack
Jul 2019
#22
I believe "sell out" has been a term used about Cory Booker a number of times over the months....
George II
Jul 2019
#6
Yeah, Booker will also have to face allegations that he's in the pocket of Wall Street, too.
PatrickforO
Jul 2019
#12
Her caving to those who profit from healthcare, harsh/unfounded criticism of Obama
Hoyt
Jul 2019
#11
Well trade is a very complicated subject and your second sentence seems to imply that because
PatrickforO
Jul 2019
#21
Don't necessarily agree with all that, but it's fair response. How about "Economic Patriotism?"
Hoyt
Jul 2019
#23
Your last paragraph is brilliant, and in fact is my answer to the question around
PatrickforO
Jul 2019
#24
I'd buy into the branding and label it 'caving' too... if I had nothing substantial to add.
LanternWaste
Jul 2019
#50
we as democrats need to be sure we do not vilify success having said that, all elected officials
beachbum bob
Jul 2019
#8
"Sells out to powerful interests" is an extremely loaded & prejudicial phrase...
Hekate
Jul 2019
#10
Someone is already using the term "caving" in this thread. Used to be a fave troll term for Obama...
Hekate
Jul 2019
#19
she wanted to get rid of the tax to benefit this industry...because this was in her state...
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#41
Oh please...this isn't a class...all Senators have to represent their consituents...so Warren and
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#44
I don't think Biden has ever prodded the financial industry to improve their practices.
marylandblue
Jul 2019
#43
He is not holding office at the moment...and I don't think that is an issue for this primary...
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#45
I don't agree...people want healthcare, jobs, infrastructure....that sort of thing addressed...if it
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#48
I hope not becausec she is unlikely to win a general. I cant imagine the damage four
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#54
Unlike others, Warren will not try to conceal her record. She will explain and take
Politicub
Jul 2019
#38