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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Liberals aren't Democrats? [View all]Recursion
(56,582 posts)53. The majority of Democrats do not self-identify as liberal
It varies, but in general about 40% of the Democratic party calls themselves "liberal", 40% "moderate", and 20% "conservative".
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OK. You are free to have any position you wish as to what is a 'true Scott' Democrat. Others may
kelly1mm
Nov 2014
#6
There are specific Libertarian stances that I also share, but I hate a lot of the rest of them...
cascadiance
Nov 2014
#9
But many young people sometimes get confused in to thinking they are Libertarian and not Democratic
cascadiance
Nov 2014
#14
I find I think striking that you crossed the Rmoney out. Are you saying you can find room for
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#25
You are the one that decided that being a strong supporter of natural rights and civil liberties whi
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#47
Two problems with that. One, the most hits that I will turn up will probably be from the accusers.
merrily
Nov 2014
#49
The DP has always included groups of nonliberals. Such as non-Christian religious groups
Hortensis
Nov 2014
#19
Cordially disagree. Democrats are whoever register as Democrats. It's a political party,
Hortensis
Nov 2014
#23
The non ideological political party is a lie. You will end up being for something and working toward
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#46
Yes, these middle-of-the-roaders have had their day, and they have failed. Maybe they're
Cal33
Nov 2014
#12
The DLC/Third Way that runs the DEM Party likes the status quo. They must be thrilled w/losing the
blkmusclmachine
Nov 2014
#16
The split in the party that was formalized by New Democrats necessitates that in some
merrily
Nov 2014
#32
The political organization that broke from its roots--at least its 20th century roots--may have
merrily
Nov 2014
#44
I identify as a traditional Democrat and a populist. I don't think many today have a clue what
merrily
Nov 2014
#29
'My favorite Republican President' said by Alan Greenspan about Bill Clinton (sorry to say).
appalachiablue
Nov 2014
#15