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sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)
9. People are working on voter registration. But what choices are they being given regarding who to
Sat Nov 15, 2014, 02:45 PM
Nov 2014

vote for? I definitely will no longer do a single thing to help and DLC/Third Way candidate to get elected, and I am far from alone. We did that, registered millions of voters, and then presented them with Republican Lite to continue the policies that have so harmed the Working Class.

Just voting is not the answer.

Providing Candidates who are not Corporate backed, that would make those votes worthwhile. Two elections now have demonstrated that until Democrats begin the process of responding the clear demands of those whose votes they want, the people will respond as they have already.

I agree with those who will no longer play the 'lesser evil' game at election time. NOW is the time to let the party leadership know without a doubt, that if they do not listen to the voters, (see the success of the Progressive Ballot issues across the country) then the people will have to take matters into their own hands, WHICH they are DOING.

That means starting all over again at the local and state levels where the people have more say in what their representatives do. And that process has started with success as demonstrated in this last election.

I will not eg, support Hillary or any other DLC/Third Way candidate. No more playing that game. IF we are given only that choice, then the thing to do is write in a candidate for the WH and spend the money, time and energy on Progressive Congressional Candidates which the current leadership rarely supports.

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You are advocating that Dems copy the Tea Party, but without Koch money and organization, merrily Nov 2014 #1
We already have these things in California. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #6
PLUS ONE, a whole bunch! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #19
People are working on voter registration. But what choices are they being given regarding who to sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #9
+10000000000 ReRe Nov 2014 #12
I'm with you, sabrina 1! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #20
I'm with you, sabrina 1! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #21
Providing candidates that are not corporate backed. Good idea. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #22
Talking to MSM Democrats who are friends, family, and acquaintances Zorra Nov 2014 #2
Many Democrats to this day do not realize how the party has changed merrily Nov 2014 #4
Yes! That's because it's been done to them gradually RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #5
It changed when the GOP'ers tagged Dems as Libs... Historic NY Nov 2014 #10
^^This!^^ BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #13
PS. I forgot to say that naming it after any President could be a mistake. merrily Nov 2014 #3
There are three major Roosevelts in history. The group is not named only for FDR. EEO Nov 2014 #7
I think FDR would be the one who leapt to most minds, no matter what. merrily Nov 2014 #24
I don't think the name should include the word "Party" as the connotation is that it's a third rhett o rick Nov 2014 #16
Too many Dems in "red states" are brainwashed into believing they have to ask permission. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #8
One thing for sure. No third way, no third party................. wandy Nov 2014 #11
I think you've got something there.... ReRe Nov 2014 #15
I think the electorate is nearing a tipping point paulkienitz Nov 2014 #14
I think getting coverage in the Corp-Media is a must. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #17
At this point, an overhaul of the Democratic Party Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #18
Kicked & Rec'd /nt demwing Nov 2014 #23
Third party arguement jeepers Nov 2014 #25
Shrug. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #26
How is this any different in practical application than now? TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #27
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