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In reply to the discussion: Sanders Rallies Against GOP Health Care Plan at Town Hall [View all]bekkilyn
(454 posts)And if there is a large progressive wing within the party, then it's drastically worse than that. Realistically, you're probably going to have to get voters outside of that demographic.
And no, I'm not a *loyal* Democrat. I am currently registered Democrat to better help my county's Democratic party, but before this year, I was Unaffliated my entire voting life. I do typically tend to vote Democrat due to how truly terrible the Republican party has gotten, but a candidate still has to earn my vote. I vote for candidates who I believe will do a good job, and not simply because of party affiliation.
The "greater good" isn't about defeating Republicans, and possibly replacing them with Democrats who may be almost as bad but not-quite...it's about having a great government that truly works for all of us, and quality Democrats would and should be a part of it.