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2016 Postmortem
Showing Original Post only (View all)New Documents Catch DNC Accepting Money from Anti-Progressive Companies [View all]
http://www.nationofchange.org/news/2016/07/03/new-documents-catch-dnc-accepting-money-anti-progressive-companies/The new documents (which can be viewed here) show that Debbie Wasserman Shultz and other key DNC members sought support from corporations with questionable, and definitely anti-progressive, values.
One of the most notable companies the DNC asked for money from was Walmart, a hugely anti-union corporation and the target of many progressive attacks. Then, in what could arguably be a huge conflict on interest, the DNC asked for (and received) a donation from the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, one of the unions that is actually leading and sponsoring strikes at Walmart stores to protest the companys opposition to higher minimum wage.
In another ironic situation the DNC asks for money from the National Restaurant Association PAC and from McDonalds. Both of these are active participants in the fight against a $15 minimum wage, which the DNC has had as part of their official platform for almost a year and which was officially approved by the Platform Drafting Committees last weekend.
Another example is the DNC receiving funding from corporations like Verizon and Comcast, even though they also ask for donations from Communications Workers of America (CWA). The CWA is actively fighting against Verizon, Comcast, and many other companies for better wages and working conditions.
One of the most notable companies the DNC asked for money from was Walmart, a hugely anti-union corporation and the target of many progressive attacks. Then, in what could arguably be a huge conflict on interest, the DNC asked for (and received) a donation from the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, one of the unions that is actually leading and sponsoring strikes at Walmart stores to protest the companys opposition to higher minimum wage.
In another ironic situation the DNC asks for money from the National Restaurant Association PAC and from McDonalds. Both of these are active participants in the fight against a $15 minimum wage, which the DNC has had as part of their official platform for almost a year and which was officially approved by the Platform Drafting Committees last weekend.
Another example is the DNC receiving funding from corporations like Verizon and Comcast, even though they also ask for donations from Communications Workers of America (CWA). The CWA is actively fighting against Verizon, Comcast, and many other companies for better wages and working conditions.
Well Debbie, which side are you on?
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Scuba
Jul 2016
OP
Are you so naive that you think these companies don't expect some return on their investment?
Scuba
Jul 2016
#7
You describe the paradox quite well, but seem to conclude the party leaders will stiff Micky D.
Scuba
Jul 2016
#9
I agree we should be more direct in what we stand for. And I don't like DWS, either.
randome
Jul 2016
#10
Debbie is actively seeking money from WalMart and others despite being shown in primary season ...
Scuba
Jul 2016
#11
So you "know" for a fact, she will suddenly ignore the money and endorsements of unions?
Sheepshank
Jul 2016
#19
It's good that the DNC sees the world in shades of grey, because that's how it really is.
BobbyDrake
Jul 2016
#5
I don't think it's good when anybody can't walk their talk. Entity or individual. n/t
Triana
Jul 2016
#12
Sorry, we're fresh out of Jesuses. Just us lowly mortals who make human mistakes left around here.
BobbyDrake
Jul 2016
#13
It was proven during the primary that a campaign could be financed without corporate money.
Scuba
Jul 2016
#15
It's called a "conflict of interest." I'll rail against Dems anytime they act like Republicans.
Scuba
Jul 2016
#21
They get alerted on three times. First alert failed, second and third overturned by mods.
Scuba
Jul 2016
#61
So you think all politicians just do what all their contributors want? Aside from being impossible
bettyellen
Jul 2016
#42
You just claimed you have a quid pro quo relationship with Sanders, so get over it.
bettyellen
Jul 2016
#54
The immediate take away?...........apparently they are all against Trump lol
Sheepshank
Jul 2016
#17
If DWS is on the side of getting Democrats elected she's really, really awful at it.
Scuba
Jul 2016
#22
Say what??? Hillary has helped raise millions for Democrats running for office this cycle.
tonyt53
Jul 2016
#30
Good!!! Take their money and then use it to fight for our progressive nominee and platform.
NYC Liberal
Jul 2016
#50
An healthy economy behooves the corporate world. Stability is their friend. Ya they pay for somethin
seabeyond
Jul 2016
#57
As we live under United and Dems have to get their people elected...what choice is there? nt
Demsrule86
Jul 2016
#58
That's great. So when Senator Sanders (I) Vermont goes back to his elected job
MyNameGoesHere
Jul 2016
#62