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In reply to the discussion: Kamala Harris Was Not a 'Progressive Prosecutor' [View all]mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)56. Having the NYT commenting that a "Candidate from SAN FRANCISCO" is really not all THAT liberal
Is actually not going to be detrimental to her chances in the General, should she win the primary ... and she'll have plenty of time to prove her progressive bona-fides to us primary voters in the meantime, and I'm sure has many other progressive laurels already in the bag.
Generally-speaking, when Dems win POTUS, it's because they appear moderate and have broad appeal.
'A tough-nose prosecutor' is a nice counter-balance to 'ZOMG SF LIBERAL!1!!' for the moderates/indy types that you need to win POTUS.
Just sayin'
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Which has nothing whatsoever to do with what I wrote, so I must assume you are referring
Squinch
Jan 2019
#13
Catholic institutions commenting on whether others are progressive enough is always interesting.
Squinch
Jan 2019
#14
Them's some pretty damn solid bona-fides to be commenting on the subject, I must say ...
mr_lebowski
Jan 2019
#55
Do you believe Catholic institutions should be trusted as arbiters of progressivism?
Squinch
Jan 2019
#42
You have yet to discuss the contents of the OP. Will you be doing so anytime soon?
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2019
#46
Despite this one sided op ed, I'll support Senator Harris in heartbeat. n/t
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2019
#15
She has learned from her past mistakes since her current big ideas involve eliminating prisons for
TeamPooka
Jan 2019
#31
If Harris Runs for President, Her Record as a Prosecutor Will Be Dissected in the Media
dlk
Jan 2019
#37
Preach that shit somewhere else. Liberal and progressive voters are capable of caring
Autumn
Jan 2019
#65
Having the NYT commenting that a "Candidate from SAN FRANCISCO" is really not all THAT liberal
mr_lebowski
Jan 2019
#56
I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more from you about how Sen. Harris is a bad choice.
DontBooVote
Jan 2019
#61