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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party
In reply to the discussion: Name nine people you want in the Democratic primary debates. I dare you [View all]MaxRobes
(89 posts)19. Yes, and the more I think about it, maybe humor is the wrong characterization. I used the word dare
because a lot of our leading political figures seem not to "dare" to challenge the Clintons and demand robust debate about the future of our Party. So I suppose it was a challenge to DU members to be more bold than our high profile leaders. Now it is also true that a guy with 10 posts should probably not use the word dare in any context. I'll take it back if you want. Is it too late to edit my original post?
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Name nine people you want in the Democratic primary debates. I dare you [View all]
MaxRobes
Mar 2015
OP
Tea Party is not an alternative to diddly. It's a wing of the Republican Party. They vote (R).
merrily
Apr 2015
#45
You're right, I should have put a smiley face on that "demand" Just trying to be funny. Sorry
MaxRobes
Mar 2015
#6
Good list. I, of course, am happy to see Rep Keith Ellison there, another fine Minnesota politician
MaxRobes
Mar 2015
#16
I like your list, but I notice you left Hillary off. Intentional? And may I assume you want debate
MaxRobes
Mar 2015
#8
Why would I want Hillary in a Democratic Party debate? Republicans have their own.
Scuba
Mar 2015
#14
I share your sentiment but look at it this way. Hilly and Billy are not Republicans either but they
MaxRobes
Mar 2015
#17
Yes, and the more I think about it, maybe humor is the wrong characterization. I used the word dare
MaxRobes
Mar 2015
#19
Thanks, I appreciate that. To clarify, I am deeply worried about the Clinton candidacy (as are
MaxRobes
Mar 2015
#23
That's about where I am. I plan to start a new thread on why not Hillary in the primary
MaxRobes
Mar 2015
#26
Oh she should be in the primary and in the debates. I simply won't vote for her in the primary
MaxRobes
Mar 2015
#33
Yes, Whitehouse is great. Especially on climate change. Wish I had put him on my first list.
MaxRobes
Mar 2015
#12
People, I think, who would bring a needed perspective to the national debate.
Half-Century Man
Mar 2015
#15
Let' make Jesse the moderator. I'd like where he took the conversation. At least once.
MaxRobes
Mar 2015
#21
I intended to suggest Jessie as Moderator, typed fast to make dinner......
Half-Century Man
Mar 2015
#36
I think it would be a mistake to have too many people included in the debates.
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#37