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In reply to the discussion: In 2016, I will support the DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE, completely and without reservation, [View all]Herlong
(649 posts)56. That is was I demand from the grassroots.
I want Democratic candidates to win elections. WIN ELECTIONS!!!! I want them to WIN. I want the rest of us to FIGHT. If it were the other way, Dennis Kucinich would be president.
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LaydeeBug
Jul 2013
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the D's or the R's are not the same and usually the ones saying that are not Democrats.
TeamPooka
Jul 2013
#65
Exactly. The republican base fights to get the most conservative candidate. We can fight for
pampango
Jul 2013
#61
luckily I'm not a Democratic Party memeber, so I don't have to swear a blood oath.
liberal_at_heart
Jul 2013
#20
Agreed. Not voting is just as effective in influencing politicians as voting is.
Fantastic Anarchist
Jul 2013
#57
"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you may may cherish the sweetest reflection
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jul 2013
#15
I'll support the democratic nominee if the democratic nominee is a liberal.
liberal_at_heart
Jul 2013
#19
Vote Progressive in the primaries, vote Democratic in the general election.
DinahMoeHum
Jul 2013
#28
If Cheney declares himself to be a Democrat (D) and is nominated, would you support him?
AnotherMcIntosh
Jul 2013
#39
"because not doing so would make something much, much worse inevitable." That was the reason we
jtuck004
Jul 2013
#44
In a democracy, it's better that the politicians respond to the demands of the electorate
Maedhros
Jul 2013
#76
I was threatened with rape upthread for holding the same position as yours.
Fantastic Anarchist
Jul 2013
#60
+1. They've become consumed with a libertarian agenda. Meanwhile, the shit that's happening...
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2013
#77
this is why the Democrats can ignore their base and the Republicans have to appease their base
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2013
#81
that's okay I'm gone. I am done with the abuse. I have joined my husband in being an independent.
liberal_at_heart
Jul 2013
#102