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In reply to the discussion: In my opinion, Nina Turner wanted the rewards of the Democratic Party but.... [View all]LetMyPeopleVote
(145,126 posts)73. Nina Turner's loss in Ohio means Biden doesn't need to keep caving to the left
This race has some interesting implications. AOC and the squad demanded that OH11 voters send Nina Turner to bolster their power to block President Biden's plans. It is clear now that Joe Biden is the face of the Democratic Party
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Shontel's victory over Nina and the Squad is important in that it gives Joe Biden more flexibility
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Thats what makes Shontel Browns upset victory on Tuesday in an Ohio special election so refreshing. She beat Nina Turner, the epitome of smashmouth-style liberalism, in a Democratic primary to fill the House seat vacated by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge.
Brown prevailed by embracing President Biden and celebrating his brand of incrementalism. This is about making progress, and sometimes that takes compromise, she said during her victory speech in a Cleveland suburb. Because when you demand all or nothing, usually you end up with nothing.....
Biden has to be attentive to the left, given Democrats slim House majority. But Tuesdays results suggest he doesnt need to contort himself to placate the partys progressive wing as hes doing with the extension of the eviction moratorium as much as they demand or he has often deemed necessary.....
Fear was another motivation for CBC leaders. They privately worried a Turner victory would embolden additional radicals to launch primary challenges against incumbent Black lawmakers in 2022. What happened to Lacy Clay in Missouri remains top of mind. The 10-term congressman, whose father co-founded the CBC, was defeated in a primary last summer by activist Cori Bush, who had the support of Sanders and the Democratic Socialists of America.
And that may be the real significance of the Ohio results. They show the leader of the Democratic Party is not Sanders or AOC. Its Biden. And he should start acting like it. At least he can count on Shontel Browns vote.
Brown prevailed by embracing President Biden and celebrating his brand of incrementalism. This is about making progress, and sometimes that takes compromise, she said during her victory speech in a Cleveland suburb. Because when you demand all or nothing, usually you end up with nothing.....
Biden has to be attentive to the left, given Democrats slim House majority. But Tuesdays results suggest he doesnt need to contort himself to placate the partys progressive wing as hes doing with the extension of the eviction moratorium as much as they demand or he has often deemed necessary.....
Fear was another motivation for CBC leaders. They privately worried a Turner victory would embolden additional radicals to launch primary challenges against incumbent Black lawmakers in 2022. What happened to Lacy Clay in Missouri remains top of mind. The 10-term congressman, whose father co-founded the CBC, was defeated in a primary last summer by activist Cori Bush, who had the support of Sanders and the Democratic Socialists of America.
And that may be the real significance of the Ohio results. They show the leader of the Democratic Party is not Sanders or AOC. Its Biden. And he should start acting like it. At least he can count on Shontel Browns vote.
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In my opinion, Nina Turner wanted the rewards of the Democratic Party but.... [View all]
kentuck
Aug 2021
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I don't think Nina Turner will be back as an elected official. And I believe a new coalition is
Demsrule86
Aug 2021
#22
Those on the far left fringes like ("People's Party founder) Nina Turner, Stein, Sarandon, etc
NurseJackie
Aug 2021
#28
Yes, we are on to her! She is exposed now for everyone to see. Just too caustic and self serving
PortTack
Aug 2021
#41
She had MORE money than Brown. (Her money was "holy". Brown's was "evil.) 😂🤣😂🤣
NurseJackie
Aug 2021
#4
The whole "evil money" treads mighty close to, if not within the bounds of antisemitism.
PunkinPi
Aug 2021
#10
She ran as a Democrat only because her party - whatever the hell its name was -
Ocelot II
Aug 2021
#7
According to "The People's Party" (which she co-founded) Nina originally WANTED to run as a "People'
NurseJackie
Aug 2021
#43
How would you characterize it when someone refers to Democrats as "Coastal Elites"...
NurseJackie
Aug 2021
#49
Analyses have shown that Sanders actually brought very few if any voters "to the table"....
George II
Aug 2021
#63
I have to respectfully disagree. Of the 50 Senators in the Democratic caucus....
George II
Aug 2021
#61
AOC and Bernie are not out to burn the Democratic Party down. Big damned difference.
hlthe2b
Aug 2021
#16
I think Bernie felt obligated to Turner because she was so supportive in his campaigns...
kentuck
Aug 2021
#17
Nope. Ohio is not particularly progressive. I live in the 11th district and voted for Shontel.
Demsrule86
Aug 2021
#27
Nina Turner's loss in Ohio means Biden doesn't need to keep caving to the left
LetMyPeopleVote
Aug 2021
#73
Though not a fan of conspiracy theories, I tend to agree about the infiltration. Follow the money!
DFW
Aug 2021
#55
Given our situation in the Senate and the fact that there is a Republican governor in Vermont, I
Demsrule86
Aug 2021
#30
She declare that as long as there is a God she will...... You fill in the blank as we
diehardblue
Aug 2021
#47
I live in the district...and I really like Shontel. But this is a discussion of Nina Turner...
Demsrule86
Aug 2021
#64