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In reply to the discussion: CBC pushes back on Slotkin's call for 'new leadership' among Democrats [View all]JustAnotherGen
(38,230 posts)40. She's one of the
100K Democratic Socialist America Party members in the USA. They are heavily concentrated in urban areas. They can't win in Purple districts so they they run as Dems in Primaries. They win the nomination.
If she doesn't want to end up like Cori Bush - she's going to have to work with others, sometimes across the aisle to enact meaningful legislation.
There are a lot of people who hate the Democratic Party - and never ever attack the Magapubs. They pay lip service to them. Folks - you aren't getting Magapub votes. They need to stop and lean into the Base.
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CBC pushes back on Slotkin's call for 'new leadership' among Democrats [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Jun 27
OP
We really don't need this shit right now. I don't care, the stakes are too high to be doing the usual bickering
Cheezoholic
Jun 27
#2
Spot on from the CBC!!! Unforced public drama is the absolute last thing we need right now.
QueerDuck
Jun 27
#5
Well... it seems clear that we are talking about two entirely different things.
QueerDuck
Jun 28
#49
"Spot on from the CBC!!! Unforced public drama is the absolute last thing we need right now".
LiberalLovinLug
Jun 27
#10
"The point stands: unforced public drama right before an election drains momentum and hurts the entire ticket"
LiberalLovinLug
Tuesday
#69
Spot on. Those advocating for "purity tests" would rather rule the ashes of our minority than win a majority.
QueerDuck
Jun 28
#38
Debate all that Later! ffs w rhe squabbles right now! Win FIRST!!! And. ..
electric_blue68
Jun 27
#15
Well, they've been remarkably adept at avoiding it for a very long time, but I think it's now reaching a point where
Midwestern Democrat
Jun 28
#65
Right. She's labeled on at least one website chart as a "Swing" voter with Dems; whereas the Democratic Socialist
ancianita
Jun 28
#59
Slotkin should have defined "Democratic leadership" and "old models." She will confuse independent voters.
ancianita
Jun 28
#57
I think Jeffries has been thoroughly schooled into the establisment by Speaker Emeritus Pelosi
BumRushDaShow
Jun 28
#64