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In reply to the discussion: And now, the Senate. Which Democrats actually won and lost? [View all]99Forever
(14,524 posts)13. Well we all see where your type of thinking has gotten us, don't we?
And you wonder how come the Democrats keep getting their asses handed to them. When you stand for nothing, you'll get exactly that.
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Begich was one of the few Democrats that thwarted gun-control legislation after Newtown.
W_HAMILTON
Dec 2014
#7
Well Begich sure as hell didn't lose Alaska over being too anti-gun-control (nt)
Recursion
Dec 2014
#9
Thanks, I've been scratching my head too wondering what the definition of 'liberal' is. I suppose
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#22
Are there any real world Progressives being supported by the Dem Party running in those states
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#23
I'm not associated with the 'netroots' so don't know what you are talking about. Never
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#47
People who support and vote for right wing policies, such as cutting SS benefits eg, are simply
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#50
Yes - it won the popular vote in 5 of the last 6 presidential elections.
Donald Ian Rankin
Dec 2014
#53
Well we've heard that for over a decade now, and apparently it isn't working. So how about
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#26
You have to stand for something besides "I want re-election" before you can win.
merrily
Dec 2014
#30
Kay Hagen is an co chair of Third Way and was one of the last elected Democrats to support marriage
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2014
#18
Truth and facts don't matter. Moving the Democratic party as far to the right as possible
Zorra
Dec 2014
#38
Progressive Policy Institute (offshoot of DLC) and Center for American Progress, too.
merrily
Dec 2014
#31
Will Marshall started PPI. He and Al From were the first two full time employees
merrily
Dec 2014
#35
Forgot: No Labels. Started (supposedly) by a Bushite and flocked to by Clintonites.
merrily
Dec 2014
#37
Your argument here is not 'weaker' it is mendaciously phrased and excludes liberal Democrats who won
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2014
#55