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Tom Rinaldo

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25. "Obama team lines up behind Perriello"

Thu Apr 27, 2017, 12:10 PM

Apr 2017

"Seeking to drape himself in the mantle of Barack Obama in his Virginia gubernatorial race, former Rep. Tom Perriello on Wednesday began circulating a letter showing support from more than two dozen members of the former president’s staff, according to a copy obtained by POLITICO.

Among the 29 signers: Obama’s 2008 campaign manager David Plouffe; former White House deputy chief of staff Nancy-Ann DeParle; former White House Senior Adviser Dan Pfeiffer; former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri; former White House deputy senior adviser, Stephanie Cutter; former White House social secretary Julianna Smoot; former White House Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia Muñoz; and former White House director of political affairs, Patrick Gaspard, fresh off a stint as the U.S. ambassador to South Africa...

...Perriello lost in 2010 to GOP Rep. Robert Hurt by 4 percentage points. Obama campaigned for him the weekend before the election, making Perriello the only House member to get a personal political visit from the president."
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/obama-staff-tom-perriello-virginia-236367

This race seems to be pitting two candidates, with genuine support from solid Democrats, against each other. I have enough problems helping deal with fielding a strong Democratic slate for our local Town Board elections, so I have not tuned into this Virginia race, especially when I realized that both candidates come with good references. I wish Virginia Democrats the best of luck in selecting the best candidate to represent their party in that election.

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"No Thanks, Bernie: Virginia Abortion Rights Advocates Know Better" (Title) [View all] Demsrule86 Apr 2017 OP

Why not add Elizabeth Warren in the comments? guillaumeb Apr 2017 #1

Psst. Wrong narrative. n/t Orsino Apr 2017 #3

Yes, we know and are supposed to ignore the obvious. guillaumeb Apr 2017 #4

Instead of griping, this could be an opportunity for you to "balance" things... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #7

Thank you for the invitation, but in brief: guillaumeb Apr 2017 #8

There are many possibilities. Yours is only one of many. Please see post #9 (below) NurseJackie Apr 2017 #11

"Obama team lines up behind Perriello" Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #25

Perrillio votes for the stupak amendment and almost derailed the ACA...he is not a solid choice. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #33

This surprises me about Elizabeth. WhiteTara Apr 2017 #27

It is simple. Else You Are Mad Apr 2017 #30

i.e., she can't win? WhiteTara Apr 2017 #32

Pretty much. Else You Are Mad Apr 2017 #36

This is a primary. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #34

I have to defer to Warren's knowledge. Else You Are Mad Apr 2017 #38

Not me... I think for myself and I lived in Virginia for years...my family still does... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #39

And, I respect that. Else You Are Mad Apr 2017 #43

I am very angry about Dem leaders endorsing anti-choice candidates...Sen. Sanders is just one person Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #44

I called her...it's a primary. She should not endorse a candidate with who voted for the Stupak Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #35

I cannot answer for Warren, or Sanders, but I feel that they are choosing to endorse guillaumeb Apr 2017 #49

I did in fact add Sen. Warren...as this was certainly fair and an omission on my part. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #18

I guess she's just not a "popular" as Bernie. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #5

SO is the goal to attack Sanders and refrain from attacking "real Democrats" guillaumeb Apr 2017 #6

I cannot account for the conclusions at which you arrive. Your accusations appear to be based... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #9

It is obvious why there is a double standard here, and in other articles. guillaumeb Apr 2017 #10

What double standard are you referring to? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #15

It's bullshit. It's a deflection technique... used to change the subject. Fact is this... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #20

And he has chosen to be the Party's arbiter WhiteTara Apr 2017 #29

I know, right? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #41

I have no other agenda then to fight this move right by the Democratic Party in Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #37

People who are too emotionally invested in a single politician will often ... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #40

The evident one. guillaumeb Apr 2017 #47

As is the denial of holding a tin god held to any standard at all LanternWaste Apr 2017 #21

No, I added Elizabeth Warren's name at your suggestion...and have called her office as well as Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #16

You talk much about how this is unfair to Senator Sanders...I am equally angry Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #31

I appreciate your additions. guillaumeb Apr 2017 #48

I was quoting the article, but more than willing to add her name in an update Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #12

Was glad to see that Rilgin Apr 2017 #22

I object to any Democratic leaders supporting Perriello... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #23

Frankly I am a little confused by the split in this race Rilgin Apr 2017 #26

Perriello is very anti-choice. He only repented when he wanted to run for office. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #28

I am aware of that... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #42

One bus to rule them all Rilgin Apr 2017 #45

We are under the bus with this pernicious notion that Reproductive rights Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #46

The problem is projection Rilgin Apr 2017 #51

Had Hillary been against gay marriage it would have been a deal breaker in the primary...she had Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #53

Responded to Myself instead of you (see other response to myself) NT Rilgin Apr 2017 #58

Here is an article on Perrielo's evolution Rilgin Apr 2017 #57

I have answered myself... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #60

You do know that you brought LBGQ Rights into discussion? Not Me. Rilgin Apr 2017 #61

I asked you what rights are we giving up next...which is why I brought LGBTQ Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #62

You can attibute the words to the Times Article and call it a characterisation using quotes NT Rilgin Apr 2017 #63

I updated my OP...you are right. Thanks for the suggestion. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #13

Bad! Bad! Bad! Raster Apr 2017 #24

We in Virginia know Perriello and no thanks. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #2

He seems like an opportunist to me...I have family in Northern VA, Roanoke and Charlottesville. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #14

I live in Roanoke. An opportunist is a perfect way to describe Perriello. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #17

My cousin in Roanoke says he should not have run...and worries he will cost us the seat. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #19

I've lived in VA for over 31 years now. Northam's got my vote. williesgirl Apr 2017 #50

I agree and so does my family. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #55

*eyes glaze over* romanic Apr 2017 #52

Have a drink on me...I have some new gin...I am now glutent intolerant according to my doc. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #54

perriello is an opportunist with ambition. drray23 Apr 2017 #56

Thanks...I have family in Virginia still that says the same thing...really miss the state... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #59