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In reply to the discussion: Planned Parenthood launching seven-figure pro-Clinton ad buy [View all]MaggieD
(7,393 posts)266. If you're not with Bernie, you're against him
And that is seen as an attack. Or so it seems.
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I know, then they "counter" this point in a manner that sounds EXACTLY like the Congressional R's
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#263
And the only candidate facing a potential criminal indictment is a better choice?
hoosierlib
Feb 2016
#4
No, we have what they usually do...start with the lower minions and see how badly they want
libdem4life
Feb 2016
#118
Seems the donors did it intentionally, which is a crime to be investigated
Omaha Steve
Feb 2016
#302
You do realize that you didn't read my post, or you would not have responded with such hubris.
libdem4life
Feb 2016
#313
I remember when the Hillarians were all up in everyone's face who decided not
roguevalley
Feb 2016
#176
Trying to figure out how many PAC's are affiliated with Planned Parenthood
dragonfly301
Feb 2016
#131
I fell down the rabbit hole of Planned Parenthood on the open secrets website
dragonfly301
Feb 2016
#292
better them than this person who says she's open to compromise on abortion
roguevalley
Feb 2016
#177
Only if the decision was between a woman and her doctor- considering her health and life.
bettyellen
Feb 2016
#227
And IF the R's would budge. Which, let's be honest, is like saying "if pigs flew"
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#232
YES! She was pointing out how unreasonable conservatives were being, and drawing the correct line
bettyellen
Feb 2016
#233
It's a joke that they are pretending to give a shit about reproductive freedom.
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#242
Yeah, there is a lot of things and people that they are suddenly pretending to care about
bettyellen
Feb 2016
#245
any compromise is compromise. No one but the woman and doctor should talk and if that's the
roguevalley
Feb 2016
#305
She was outlining the ONLY way she would support a restriction because that question was asked.
bettyellen
Feb 2016
#306
condescension is the last refuge of someone who has nothing, thesquanderer
roguevalley
Feb 2016
#178
You sound like the R's in Congress who grilled her about federal $ being "commingled" for abortions.
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#216
Are you saying that those donating to the PAC won't donate that same money to the clinics?
kristopher
Feb 2016
#294
“Hillary Clinton is the only candidate in this race who has made women’s health and rights a
workinclasszero
Feb 2016
#6
Both are TOTALLY pro-choice. One makes it a priority. Here's a detailed explanation:
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#28
I read the whole thing. It is an excellent job in preparation for the election.
CTyankee
Feb 2016
#243
The Clintons, as a couple, have been more responsible for moving the US Rightward ...
kristopher
Feb 2016
#219
And hasn't got anything to show for it. Bernie has gotten more done for women's healthcare
askew
Feb 2016
#192
With everyone afforded health care, there wouldn't be a need for facilities for those who now can't
notadmblnd
Feb 2016
#236
Single payer doesn't pick the providers. PP should be able to compete with any local clinic.
bigbrother05
Feb 2016
#248
Yes, with their bad leadership and partisan politics I think I will send my PP donation to
liberal_at_heart
Feb 2016
#163
No, they're spending money supporting a Democrat who has made women's health a priority.
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#14
Shameless women. Strongly supporting a female candidate. What the fuck are they thinking? nt
LexVegas
Feb 2016
#15
You sound like the R's in Congress who grilled her about federal $ being "commingled" for abortions.
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#240
But if they can spend millions on campaign donations, why do they need donations from us?
nichomachus
Feb 2016
#40
If you aren't donating to the PAC then your money isn't going toward supporting any candidate.
JTFrog
Feb 2016
#70
Because you're looking for negativity? Because you're bitter that it's not "your" candidate they
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#90
Risk pissing off Sanders supporters who are turning into petty children about it?
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#130
I'm certainly not calling all Sanders supporters children. Just those who say they're not donating
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#144
And yet, she's the only one of the two who has said she could compromise on abortion
thesquanderer
Feb 2016
#117
Sounds just like the Republicans who want to defund PP, they don't realize there is more to
Thinkingabout
Feb 2016
#160
Come on. Get serious. I really want to know if Hillary has done any more for Planned Parenthood
ladjf
Feb 2016
#48
No more donations from me. I donate to help with SERVICES, not to help Hillary win. n/t
Avalux
Feb 2016
#52
Please show me where they have attacked Sanders. They have not and will not.
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#275
PACs are just a way for people and organizations to do their dirty work and yet keep their
liberal_at_heart
Feb 2016
#159
Nope. But that won't stop the spreading of misleading information on a Democratic website. n/t
JTFrog
Feb 2016
#74
Overplaying their hands seems to happen to a lot of those establishment supporters of Clinton's. eom
Betty Karlson
Feb 2016
#77
Cecile Richards must have anticipated this kind of backlash, unless she's completely naive.
Kentonio
Feb 2016
#86
Anyone who is even a LITTLE active/interested in the topic should know that.
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#102
I suspect you have the "luxury" to read the first few words of the OP to which you replied. No?
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#109
Since they became a partisan political group they don't need my donations.
madfloridian
Feb 2016
#113
Go to the PAC website. Cecile Richards and one other lady are IT. They are only names on PAC
madfloridian
Feb 2016
#132
k. It's like the Republicans in Congress who grilled her about federal $ being "commingled" for
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#137
Bad leadership. This will lose them a lot of political support and donations and with the
liberal_at_heart
Feb 2016
#141
This is a discussion board. I don't need your permission to post in a thread. You are free to
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#285
You sound like the R's in Congress who grilled her about federal $ being "commingled" for abortions.
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#154
Thank you Planned Parenthood and don't be dissuaded by confused or vindictive Sanders' supporters.
great white snark
Feb 2016
#151
Sad. So many icons and institutions crashing/burning needlessly and stupidly against Mt. Clinton...
AzDar
Feb 2016
#161
yet another example of leaders caring more about power and money than about
liberal_at_heart
Feb 2016
#167
You know why Planned Parenthood has thrown in their lot with Hillary Clinton?
Gene Debs
Feb 2016
#169
No, it is just that she has worked harder on healthcare for women and infants.
bettyellen
Feb 2016
#257
“Hillary Clinton is the only candidate in this race who has made women’s health and rights a
liberal_at_heart
Feb 2016
#187
Wow is that a colossal mistake, they should save the buys for the general.
That Guy 888
Feb 2016
#183
Did you donate to PPFA or PPAF? Also, where have you seen any "all out attack against" BS?
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#189
When you spend 7 figures saying Hillary is the 1 candidate who has made women's healthcare
askew
Feb 2016
#198
Spending 7 figures on a deceitful ad campaign that tries to argue Hillary is the best candiate
askew
Feb 2016
#203
Where are the "attacks"? Now advocating for one candidate is an attack on the other?
George II
Feb 2016
#205
And that is why Sanders supporters think their candidate is being "attacked", when everyday.....
George II
Feb 2016
#238
Weight the Sanders "smears" vs. the Clinton "smears" here. Just look at the DU home page, under....
George II
Feb 2016
#259
Bernie Sanders would be ashamed of his supporters who are claiming to withhold donations to PPFA
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#210
absolutely right Maggie, and I gave a detailed explanation of that in my post below. Thanks
still_one
Feb 2016
#270
I will try to make this simple, though I suspect some will ignore it because it doesn't fit into
still_one
Feb 2016
#265
When the PP pac endorsement came out, the majority of outrages were not aware of the two separate
still_one
Feb 2016
#311
I don't want my donations going to a commercial there are people who need their health services
dr60omg
Feb 2016
#303
I am concerned that it is separate and yet associated with the organizations name
dr60omg
Feb 2016
#317