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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]stevenleser
(32,886 posts)58. No, I am a Clinton supporter and your characterization of us does not describe me. nt
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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