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In reply to the discussion: Does everyone agree that this is the real split in the Dem party? And at DU? [View all]heaven05
(18,124 posts)34. the left can only agree
that trump,pence,ryan and most of the RW means us and america harm.....everything thing else, RACE included, is like two opposing factions in the same army.....to me
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Does everyone agree that this is the real split in the Dem party? And at DU? [View all]
LAS14
Jun 2017
OP
No, it doesn't. I am progressive, and was a fervent Clinton supporter in both 2008 and 2016.
LisaM
Jun 2017
#117
And she did it without telling anyone that their needs had to be shelved until someone else's were
Squinch
Jun 2017
#148
"How to restore positive expectations of public servants" is the crux of the matter
ismnotwasm
Jun 2017
#72
Of course it was "no accident the black voter turnout was down." Rolls were vigorously purged...
Hekate
Jun 2017
#87
There is no Republican wing of the Democratic party and Clinton was elected when it was
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#185
I would remind you that United is the law of the land...so money is essential...
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#192
I think a democratic congress would be more effective than just the president. n/t
RKP5637
Jun 2017
#47
Really because I want a damn Democratic Congress...one man can't do it all.
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#186
Yep, given the choice, a democratic congress is more important and successful. n/t
RKP5637
Jun 2017
#189
No, but I see a lot of effort to promulgate that talking point to significant effect.
L. Coyote
Jun 2017
#8
I particularly found the comment "Clinton's various leftward feints" highly offensive.
George II
Jun 2017
#99
That statement is fly- covered horse manure. I'm a Hillary supporter who is far from the status quo.
NBachers
Jun 2017
#128
You said it better than I could have. Totally agree with your statement.
redstatebluegirl
Jun 2017
#20
I don't agree with this assessment at all, which sounds like it came from a Bernie supporter.
LonePirate
Jun 2017
#14
No, I enthusiastically supported Clinton. I'm not fundamentally happy about anything in the U.S.A...
hunter
Jun 2017
#15
Two people ran for president...a Democratic nominee was chosen...won by millions.
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#25
There is a heck of a lot bigger divide between Trumpsters and Sanders/Clinton Democrats. At least,
Hoyt
Jun 2017
#26
No. I think it came down to the character and experience of the 2 candidates. n/t
seaglass
Jun 2017
#30
I would say that Clinton supporters are more PRAGMATIC and more in tune with recent Dem history.
nikibatts
Jun 2017
#38
You would be surprised how many voters bought into the bots. See my post on Rachel's show about it.
nikibatts
Jun 2017
#184
No, I am a Clinton supporter and your characterization of us does not describe me. nt
stevenleser
Jun 2017
#58
FFS...The only thing everyone is likely to agree about is that the political system is corrupt...
MedusaX
Jun 2017
#60
Considering the dangerous mess Obama inherited in 2008 I'd say he did an admirable job.
jalan48
Jun 2017
#85
Thanks for restating the article's point. A more nuanced reading leads to more interesting...
LAS14
Jun 2017
#143
if a fundamental divide allows a trump to be president then those who have an ideology litmus test
beachbum bob
Jun 2017
#96
I think if you look at the number of long term DU posters from 2 years ago that are no longer
hughee99
Jun 2017
#101
There is always going to be divisions in any party-whether we allow it to break the party is up
bresue
Jun 2017
#127
I agree. She was the candidate and if you didn't vote for her than you are a Trumper...
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#156
Oh yes, that is why people of color overwhelmingly voted for Hillary, because they
still_one
Jun 2017
#162
'Clinton supporters were fundamentally happy with the United States of America'
bigtree
Jun 2017
#181