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In reply to the discussion: Ocasio-Cortez backs campaign to primary fellow Democrats [View all]Siwsan
(26,249 posts)35. I realized that, after I posted!! Sorry!!!
Sometimes I can get a little 'knee jerky' and respond before I process, completely. I slept for more than 4 hours, last night, so I think my brain is still in shock!!
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We can start with the 16 DINOs that signed the anti-Pelosi letter, Dems internal shit-stirrers.
TheBlackAdder
Nov 2018
#245
She needs to stop the national spotlighting and focus on her OWN district. Or they'll toss her.
LBM20
Nov 2018
#64
It was to send a message... the real question is whether it's been received.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Nov 2018
#253
To me, she behaves like she's serving on the Student Governance Board of some college.
DonViejo
Nov 2018
#7
She isn't going to do her job for her district -- she thinks that THIS is her job despite the scanty
elfin
Nov 2018
#29
I agree and her district will expect her to work on their behalf...not sure getting involved with
Demsrule86
Nov 2018
#192
Not to seem critical of Tlaib, she's going to be a great Representative and do her district proud
George II
Nov 2018
#49
Rashida Tlaib won a squeaker in the primary and AOC's prior endorsement may have helped
Kaleva
Nov 2018
#90
Not in the House with their 2-year terms. She could be out before she learns the ropes.
brush
Nov 2018
#165
I don't know about candidates that she endorsed personally, but her organization...
George II
Nov 2018
#53
Well, that says a lot. Hopefully the Dems will move on without her if she doesn't come around
Thekaspervote
Nov 2018
#86
And Christine Whitmer and Lacy Clay in their primaries, too. All three won their primaries...
George II
Nov 2018
#132
United has to fall or we will lose the house again...you need money to run.
Demsrule86
Nov 2018
#198
I can point to 4 positions on big issues where they differed (Welder and Davids)
Celerity
Nov 2018
#194
Sharice Davids' primary was among six candidates. She actually got 10% more voted than
George II
Nov 2018
#181
I think she will be a good Rep too, but please, the 10% above number is entirely
Celerity
Nov 2018
#203
So she is going to start making enemies five minutes after getting there? Does she not realize she
RelativelyJones
Nov 2018
#9
People in other states and districts can determine for themselves who they want to represent them,
still_one
Nov 2018
#18
Nothing to apologize for. There are going to be disagreements in discussions here, and that is a
still_one
Nov 2018
#47
"Argument"? Did someone say you couldn't have an opinion? I just gave mine as to why I think
Nanjeanne
Nov 2018
#112
AOC is young and inexperienced. But she has passion and brains and she is going to be a wonderful
Nanjeanne
Nov 2018
#146
It's November 2018. The next round of primary campaigns will begin in the spring of 2020....
George II
Nov 2018
#134
First on the list is to primary any Democrat who makes it a priority to primary
grantcart
Nov 2018
#157
Of course this is from The Hill trying to stir up sh*t between Democrats. As far as representative
still_one
Nov 2018
#17
So, throwing her weight behind this movement is not to be reported upon and discussed?
DonViejo
Nov 2018
#20
Where did I say anything against NOT posting this OP? My comment was directed at The Hill, which
still_one
Nov 2018
#40
Sorry if you don't like it but, that's the the implication of your whining about The Hill.
DonViejo
Nov 2018
#48
I am stating my view about The Hill Don. Sorry that you are taking this personally. I feel the
still_one
Nov 2018
#63
Hopefully AOC realizes that she too will be an incumbent during the next midterm primary elections.
lapucelle
Nov 2018
#41
"Democrats deemed to be ideologically and demographically out of step with their districts."
Tom Rinaldo
Nov 2018
#30
again, why is she the arbiter of what that is? She has her district to contend with,
JHan
Nov 2018
#32
The subject is trying to move the Democratic Party in one direction or another
Tom Rinaldo
Nov 2018
#44
Are other Democrats proposing to actively unseat Democratic incumbants outside their districts?
Small-Axe
Nov 2018
#99
The Democratic Party is different in the midwest or southwest than it is in the northeast...
George II
Nov 2018
#158
According to Saikat Chakrabart, co-founder of Justice Democrats and Cortez' co-board member....
George II
Nov 2018
#185
Meanwhile it just drives up the costs and empties the coffers of incumbent Democrats...
Small-Axe
Nov 2018
#213
Thanks radius I was going to mention that but the convo isn't about him and you're right.
JHan
Nov 2018
#238
If they are paid for by big energy or pharmaceutical money why not speak up against them?
pwb
Nov 2018
#103
Let's get some things out of the way because the spin y'all are coming with is lol worthy.
JHan
Nov 2018
#104
We got the blue wave because we fielded moderates who could win red-leaning districts.
LBM20
Nov 2018
#57
She is right. Anyone that ignores our core principles and sit in the pocket of big money is not on
Blue_true
Nov 2018
#31
Which Democrats "sit in the pocket of big money" and "ignore the party's core principles"? N/T
lapucelle
Nov 2018
#36
Mahalo Cha! Enjoy Pink Floyd as you await the apocryphal list of "suspect Democrats".
lapucelle
Nov 2018
#207
I despise Cent and his Justice group...ticket to the minority...aren't these folks tired yet of
Demsrule86
Nov 2018
#78
She was involved in primarying a sitting senator in Maryland I believe... she might face
Demsrule86
Nov 2018
#191
Does that include primarying the Democratic incumbent from NY-14 in 2020? N/T
lapucelle
Nov 2018
#33
well that's the irony. No one yet has spun this in a way which makes any damn sense
JHan
Nov 2018
#58
And Joseph Crowley will STILL the the Queens County Democratic Party Chairman.
George II
Nov 2018
#142
Good, championing moving to the left will balance those who would drag us to the right.
Magoo48
Nov 2018
#45
No one is dragging us to the right.We must be the party of MIDDLE America too because
LBM20
Nov 2018
#62
Still can't or won't give the names of those you claim are "dragging us to the right."
ehrnst
Nov 2018
#256
OK, I'll play your game. I googled the most progressive house members and their donors
ehrnst
Nov 2018
#257
I'd rather see this kind of energy and effort spent trying to DEFEAT REPUBLICANS instead.
NurseJackie
Nov 2018
#54
That's exactly the idea. Can't understand why that is so efn hard for some to grasp.
brush
Nov 2018
#195
She needs to focus on her OWN district or they may well toss her out in two years.
LBM20
Nov 2018
#59
She's right about this. I'm sure there will be push back from powerful, monied interests.
jalan48
Nov 2018
#56
Moderates largely fueled the blue wave winning seats held by Republicans. She needs to focus on her
LBM20
Nov 2018
#61
Fox 5 at 5 said they are loving this. Love it so much they called it 'REPUBLICAN PORN'!
empedocles
Nov 2018
#77
What does wanting to get big money out of our elections have to do with dividing from within?
jalan48
Nov 2018
#80
You could be right. It will be interesting to see how this plays out over the next two years.
jalan48
Nov 2018
#94
Any member who is still on the fence about climate change ought to be considered for replacement
eleny
Nov 2018
#66
Better to swap-in Democrats for Republicans (instead of Democrat for Democrat)...
NurseJackie
Nov 2018
#74
And the primary is exactly where we should be having these fights. In fact, I've seen posters
JCanete
Nov 2018
#98
it isn't the spirited primary or discussion that is the problem, it is after the primary those
still_one
Nov 2018
#107
Joe Manchin WAS in a "spirited primary", he wound up winning 69.9% to 30.1%. He was chosen....
George II
Nov 2018
#164
no...its big money. You know that too. And there were enough voices here at the time suggesting
JCanete
Nov 2018
#173
Please stop that "you know that" stuff, it's not true and is offensive. Thanks!
George II
Nov 2018
#182
"Big money" didn't win his primary or his general election. People like to think that....
George II
Nov 2018
#189
do you know who his donors are? Big Money puts you on the map and easily buries your potential
JCanete
Nov 2018
#190
Also, we have issues iwth those things because they literally buy our government. Please for the
JCanete
Nov 2018
#193
What misconsception, and how do you think political opinions are formed anyway? It takes a
JCanete
Nov 2018
#179
AOC says since she doesn't take PAC money like the others, she only speaks for her constituents
Stellar
Nov 2018
#247
Hmmmm, she will be an incumbent in 2020. What comes around goes around perhaps
still_one
Nov 2018
#128
I can think of one Dem who will probably be primaried in 2020: AOC. nt
JustABozoOnThisBus
Nov 2018
#137
His age and gender are not the issue, Bettie, and "vitriol" is not being spewed her way by us...
Hekate
Nov 2018
#188
First, you may be unclear on the parameters. Second, when a Dem wants to primary other Dems...
Hekate
Nov 2018
#258
Democrats would do better to have candidates in ALL races, leaving no republican unchallenged
liberal N proud
Nov 2018
#177
I wish AOC would bring her sharp outfits, and her Instagram Live to WA-03 and help us defeat JBH.
violetpastille
Nov 2018
#199
With all due respect,those were normal times. I doubt he'd say that right now.
Honeycombe8
Nov 2018
#260