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In reply to the discussion: Here's what the Angry Elizabeth Warren Left can't understand [View all]Chan790
(20,176 posts)92. If you're talking about the former First Lady...
you said it, I didn't. That doesn't mean I'm not going to agree with you.
She's about as much of a Democrat as the life-long Republican that switched affiliations to run against the incumbent Republican to represent me in the CT State Senate after losing the GOP primary the last two terms. I'm not saying either one of them isn't a Democrat...but they're both "Democrats" I ain't voting for.
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A Democrat is anyone registered as a Democrat. A democrat can be anyone.
Agnosticsherbet
Mar 2015
#2
No, they left the party because democratic ideals changed (See the small "d")
Agnosticsherbet
Mar 2015
#88
Thurmond was a racist who stormed out of the Party over D support of Civil Rights.
kevin.xiii
Mar 2015
#112
OK. How about Condi Rice, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Paul Wolfowitz, Rick Perry, or this guy?
RufusTFirefly
Mar 2015
#120
So you agree with the OP, all Ted Cruz or even Cheney for that matter, needs to be welcome to
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#68
I think we basically agree then. However to some people just the letter after a name is enough to
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#108
At least we know for sure where Cruz' hair is actually connected to his head. n/t.
Ken Burch
Mar 2015
#19
Zell Miller joined the party. Lieberman too. But then he ditched the party but was welcomed back
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#69
I think you get the point. Of course Ted Cruz is an extreme example used to make
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#87
Gee Manny - care to tell us who ISN'T a Democrat? I'm sure you're thinking of someone...
brooklynite
Mar 2015
#9
Yep, if you consider yourself a Democrat, support Democrats then you can be a Democrat.
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#12
If Cruz ran as a republican and you chose to stay home and not vote or vote third
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#116
It is precisely that black and white view that makes American politics one big game for the rich.
EEO
Mar 2015
#128
after the 14th year solid of frothing political Moonies screaming that they don't care what
MisterP
Mar 2015
#98
This Democrat hopes every candidate who has something to say runs in the primary.
Old and In the Way
Mar 2015
#30
But, but.... Manny! Ted Cruz is a clown and you know the only thing clowns are good for......
DeSwiss
Mar 2015
#35
An elected Democrat is anyone who can convince Democratic primary voters to support them. (nt)
w4rma
Mar 2015
#42
And to think, we used to have standards for this Party. Now it's anything goes, just slap a 'D'
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#71
Wow, you have completely missed what he is saying. Completely. Totally.
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2015
#63
If you are being sarcastic, you need to use the sarcasm emoji, at least until
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#49
I'm a Warren supporter who actually prefers Sanders--better on a broad range of issues
eridani
Mar 2015
#73
Manny, I think that perhaps there has been a directive issued that liberal/Progressive talk
djean111
Mar 2015
#79
Good it looks like I may not be the only one that remembers the 2008 primaries
A Simple Game
Mar 2015
#102
And what could be simpler than blindly worshiping one's authoritarian leader.
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#84
If Ted Cruz or Cheney put a 'D' after their names, you bet they would be welcome to the big tent
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#65
Strawman argument. However, if your point is that certain people are NOT democrats and should not be called that....
Moonwalk
Mar 2015
#91
Dems aren't "organized". Have you seen the room where they're computer is at?
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2015
#96
Like you say, Manny, we need to get our ducks in a row. Goose stepping our way into sunset.
Enthusiast
Mar 2015
#109