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betsuni

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39. The "insurgents" run against the Democratic Party. That's the point, and probably a lot of supporters

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Fri Apr 25, 2025, 09:28 AM

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don't understand they're being deceived, believe the disinformation and lies about the history of the party and its platform and policies.

Why would their populist heroes lie to them? What is their goal? Why are they running against Democrats when their accusations about corruption and not being progressive and ignoring the working class are obviously false? Why the lust to turn Democrats into evil enemies they must destroy?

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Progressive poised to go big with primary challenges [View all] HereForTheParty Apr 24 OP

they earned this moment n/t gay texan Apr 24 #1

Absolutely... it's called DEMOCRACY!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 24 #5

Defeat magat republicans TO GAIN THE MAJORITY, not other Dems. Come on. It's not complicated. brush Apr 24 #2

So no Dem should be primaried? Cuthbert Allgood Apr 24 #8

Primaries are cool. Creating atmosphere like 2016 where supporters of primary loser(s) didn't support Silent Type Apr 24 #18

The point is to gain the majority in the House. Running and wining against other Dems... brush Apr 25 #24

I share your view. Littlered Apr 25 #56

AMEN, TO THAT! rich7862 Apr 26 #76

Love My House Democrats BUT BOSSHOG Apr 24 #3

Tell congressman Al Green Keepthesoulalive Apr 24 #4

Correct... LEADERSHIP IS THE ANSWER!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 24 #6

Energy is the answer Sympthsical Apr 24 #17

I don't mind if they're old MurrayDelph Apr 26 #78

I agree My Friend BOSSHOG Apr 24 #7

As are Maxine Waters JustAnotherGen Apr 24 #13

And if I were one of their constituents BOSSHOG Apr 24 #14

I don't think JustAnotherGen Apr 25 #31

Gain the majority in the House first. Unseating other Dems does not do that. brush Apr 25 #27

Only if the "kids" can win the seats and be good Democrats Walleye Apr 25 #30

Especially JustAnotherGen Apr 25 #32

Yep, I'd love to be able to relax and enjoy my retirement, but no Walleye Apr 25 #35

In the vast majority of US House districts, winning the primary IS winning the election. Jack Valentino Apr 26 #72

Yes, but don't count on it. Nothing is normal anymore. We can take nothing for granted. Walleye Apr 26 #73

Age isn't the issue Cirsium Apr 25 #64

This is starting to remind me of Bernie v Hillary redux GusBob Apr 24 #9

This JustAnotherGen Apr 24 #12

100% guarantee. Inconceivable that voters chose someone else, HAS to be rigged by Teh Establishment betsuni Apr 25 #33

"And if they fail we'll hear..." Behind the Aegis Apr 25 #65

I'm certain they will JustAnotherGen Apr 25 #66

I can't help but wonder MorbidButterflyTat Apr 25 #23

One of the seven JustAnotherGen Apr 25 #36

It's clear what will happen. Same weaponizing words to demonize Democrats. Establishment, status quo, betsuni Apr 25 #25

+1, plus they don't mention that Bernie Sanders is 83. Nixie Apr 25 #26

Take it back! The one of whom you speak is younger than the young, more of a Democrat than a Democrat! betsuni Apr 25 #28

Yes, he gets a pass! His 83 is super special! Nixie Apr 25 #42

And having had a heart attack is only worrying if one has had a status quo Establishment heart attack. betsuni Apr 26 #69

..... Nixie Apr 26 #71

I agree completely. Littlered Apr 25 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author JustAnotherGen Apr 24 #10

"stand on principles" and lose the war. Give the Rs in Congress absolute majority question everything Apr 24 #11

DEMOCRATS ARE IN DISARRAY... madinmaryland Apr 24 #15

And the MAGAt Republicans MorbidButterflyTat Apr 25 #22

I love my representative, however Sympthsical Apr 24 #16

Bay Area congressman John Garamendi diagnosed with cancer Celerity Apr 24 #19

He's very, very good with constituent services Sympthsical Apr 25 #41

When I started to really notice what was brewing was after the 2006 midterm victory. Midwestern Democrat Apr 26 #70

DO IT Skittles Apr 24 #20

GAIN THE MAJORITY IN TH HOUSE FIRST, subbing a younger Dem for a sitting Dem does not do that. brush Apr 25 #29

It doesn't work that way. The Democratic brand is in bad shape atm & maintaining the status quo doesn't aid in reversing Celerity Apr 25 #45

Please, lastest polls show trump's approval rating is at 37% and you're free to think... brush Apr 25 #48

Trump's unpopularity only makes the fact we are still so low despite that even more of a reason to jettison Celerity Apr 25 #51

IMO we are not as low as you seem to think. And by the mid-terms, trump will be.. brush Apr 25 #52

I disagree, which is where we are going to have to leave it, as neither one of us is going to change our minds. Celerity Apr 25 #53

Agreed. We'll see once the mid-terms roll around. brush Apr 25 #55

I also want to see what incumbents we are talking about. Some I may disagree with primarying. I always go on a case-by- Celerity Apr 25 #58

The young Mr. Hogg doesn't seem to understand that as a member of the DNC... brush Apr 25 #61

No, they don't Polybius Apr 25 #60

Guess you missed it. It was just reported this morning on MSNBC that trump's... brush Apr 25 #63

This is what your post said: Polybius Apr 25 #67

His approval ratings on Ukraine and China are horrible too. brush Apr 25 #68

They are Polybius Apr 26 #74

CNN just, I mean 5 minutes ago, reported that all his ratings are... brush Apr 26 #75

He's at 41% at CNN in their new poll Polybius Apr 27 #79

The MAGAt Republicans cheer MorbidButterflyTat Apr 25 #21

Great way to help keep republicans in power. William769 Apr 25 #34

Intraparty spats JustAnotherGen Apr 25 #37

This is a great plan fuck the old. bottomofthehill Apr 25 #38

The "insurgents" run against the Democratic Party. That's the point, and probably a lot of supporters betsuni Apr 25 #39

Odds say ForgedCrank Apr 25 #40

Won't somebody think of the septuagenarians?!? Rob H. Apr 25 #43

If they somehow succeed in this, just say goodbye to our Democracy. MineralMan Apr 25 #44

Which Party Are You Here For? MineralMan Apr 25 #46

So progressives will primary democrats Mountainguy Apr 25 #47

Screaming about rigging and DNC anointing, AIPAC and people working for corporations donated $ OMG. betsuni Apr 25 #50

Excellent! Bring it on! Sky Jewels Apr 25 #49

Don't listen to any new ideas/approaches. Passages Apr 25 #54

This is a good thing. Democracy is good for Democracy. nt Gore1FL Apr 25 #59

This is a good thing Renew Deal Apr 25 #62

I'm 81 and I agree that new, younger blood beveeheart Apr 26 #77

Did you read the link you posted? Justice Democrats? They're financially and morally bankrupt entryists. lapucelle May 1 #80