Far-right democrat running for congress?

[gyroscope]

anti-choice, anti-gay rights, opposes the $15 minimum wage, refused to endorse Obama in 2012, the list goes on. this guy is clearly in the wrong party.


Anti-Abortion Group Endorses Democrat Dan Lipinski In Illinois Primary

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dan-lipinski-susan-b-anthony-list-anti-abortion_us_5aac0938e4b0337adf839425

[Cha]

1. Why did he even run as a Dem?

[gyroscope]

2. Republicans love this guy

wouldn't be surprised if he gets an endorsement from The Dump himself.

[MrsCoffee]

5. Team Obama does not like this guy.

Team Obama settles score with Lipinski

https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/15/dan-lipinski-obama-chicago-democrats-465858

CHICAGO — Congressman Dan Lipinski was no friend to President Barack Obama when his fellow Chicago Democrat occupied the White House.

On Thursday, Lipinski got his comeuppance.

A collection of former Obama aides and supporters banded together to deliver some Chicago-style payback, just days before the embattled congressman faces a tough Democratic primary challenge that could end his career.

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In fact, Obama loyalists were so steamed that 10 former aides and volunteers stood in Axelrod’s old offices for the Thursday news conference — the very place they said Michelle and Barack Obama made their decision to launch a 2008 lpresidential bid.

[Cha]

6. I saw that, MrsCoffee.. lipinski picked the

wrong guy to bogart as a "leader".

Turns out on that alone.. Marie Newman is the leader!

Still no clue.. why he's in the Democratic column?

[MrsCoffee]

7. Because his dad was the Dem Representative before him.

And no way was a Republican going to win that district. Especially one whose family were all involved in Dem politics.

Fortunately, it’s not likely to turn red anytime soon, so I hope he gets primaried out.

[Cha]

8. Ah.. Thank you! I take it his

dad was a real Dem?

[MrsCoffee]

9. Bill was also conservative Blue Dog.

He won many terms including the nasty primary against his friend after his district was merged with another. I don’t know much about them to be honest. Just heard that he convinced the Dem party to let his son replace him on the ballot. No idea why these guys run or get elected as Democrats.

[Cha]

10. Thank you for more

insight than I had.

Be just desserts if Marie Newman won!

Lipinski wouldn't endorse President Obama for 2nd term.. lol Who the hell did he want? hmmm?

[MrsCoffee]

12. Just tired of seeing any Democrat take an anti-choice, anti-lgbt stance.

Human rights are either part of our platform or they aren’t. Should be a no brainer.

[Cha]

13. Absolutely!

[msongs]

3. nancy thinks he should be elected again nt

[still_one]

16. Pelosi is calculating that Lipinski, a seven-term incumbent, has got the nomination wrapped up in

this district, and I suspect she believes doing this she will keep Lipinski from changing party affiliation, with the idea that we need as many Democrats we can get in the House in order to have a chance at the majority.

However, based on the latest poll numbers, Pelosi may have miscalculated badly, and whether Newman, the other Democratic candidate opposing Lapinski wins the nomination or not, I predict this will hurt Pelosi chances to become the minority or majority leader in the House after the election.

As far as political calculus, Pelosi would have been better off if she didn't endorse anyone.

Dan Lipinski, is a seven-term incumbent who is a staunch opponent of abortion rights, refuses to back a $15 minimum wage and has voted against LGBT rights, the DREAM Act and the ACA.

It was an extremely reckless and stupid move on Pelosi's part. There was absolutely no upside to this for her or the Democratic party

[Kablooie]

4. We might see more of this.

If the GOP becomes a pariah more right wingers will run as Dems in order to win.
Once they are in they can vote along Republican lines.

[still_one]

17. Except he has been running as a Democrat in this district for 7 terms which he has previously won.

This time could different. Newman, his Democratic opponent is running neck and neck in the polls, and has a very good chance of winning.

[still_one]

11. He voted against the ACA, and refused to endorse President Obama in 2012.

[Cha]

14. And, he's anti-choice and anti-LGBT..

wonder who ol linpinski wanted for POTUS in 2012?

[still_one]

18. Absolutely correct. Marie Newman, a Democrat, is running against him, and the poll numbers are

neck and neck.

[Cha]

19. That's good then..

'cause Marie Newman is relatively new, eh?

still_one

[Angry Dragon]

15. EVIL heart

[DFW]

20. Pelosi can hardly NOT endorse a 7 term Democratic incumbent. HOWEVER....

She can direct massive support to Newman if she wins the primary (endorsement is null and void if Lipinski loses the primary), and not bother with Lipinski if he wins, saying, "Hey, I endorsed you and your seat is safe, what's your problem?"