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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: New Documents Catch DNC Accepting Money from Anti-Progressive Companies [View all]John Poet
(2,510 posts)43. So- if they GET the money, then they will seek to KEEP the money....
and that may require throwing party principles under the bus.
If such corps just want to hand over money to the party, that's one thing, but actively seeking their support is another.
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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