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Jitter65

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May 11, 2016

WTF. Nancy Pelosi was on about to introduce a scathing video linking the GOP to Trump and was

cut off by CNN and MSNBC. It linked the down-ticket candidates to everything that Trump was saying...and they cut away on both outlets. If you can't be angry about this you can't be angry about anything.

I hope that video is made into a political ad and played all over the place...and on radio too.

May 11, 2016

Here is our winning ticket for the GE: Clinton/Brown

Hillary should pick Sherrod Brown for her running mate IMHO. He is a progressive and holds almost identical progressive positions to Sanders with much more reasoned approach. Elizabeth Warren would love this ticket and work hard for it. Hillary would show by selecting him that she is not afraid to work with people who hold differing views from her and that she intends to govern with strength and pragmatism.

He voted against the Iraq war, against DOMA, against a ban on same-sex marriage, he wants to break up the big banks but gradually, he voted against CAFTA but is not unreasonable about trade (and even if he is, so what, Hillary will be President). He is a Senator from Ohio who beat a GOP incumbent twice. He is personable, but thoughtful, and is smart and a savvy pro-consumer advocate. I could find few things to criticize about him even if he holds a few views I don't agree with...but so does Hillary. This would a ticket that could make Ohio and PA safe for the Dems. He is widely regarded within the Dem ranks in the Senate. Study his background and tell me if you find anything that would keep him from being winner.

He encaps all the things Sanders hits Hillary for and would shut his face for good within the Dem party. His views are almost identical to Sanders on many issues but with far less nastiness. AND he is a super for Hillary.

May 11, 2016

No matter whom you are supporting, it is time for Democrats to get serious about

voter suppression. The way the numbers are shaping up, whether it is Bernie or Hillary, voter suppression in certain swing states and other places can win those states for Trump. We need a legion of ground forces to get busy with GOTV. i would rather see all those screaming folks at Sander's events get together and help with this effort.

Keeping the elderly, POC, and young folks from voting will be the aim of the GOP states like WI, TX, SC, GA, TN, NM. We need to start now. People who are already registered need to be taught about the new voting requirements wishing their states. What use to be used as ID may not be accepted now. The effort should begin now.

My family has started its own GOTV movement across the country where they live. We need lots of people to do the same thing.

May 11, 2016

Another notch in my belt. Post hidden for telling it like it is about Bernie's win in W.VA.

Shortly after posting the message was clear from W.VA exit polling showed that 40% of those voting for Bernie said they would vote for Trump in the GE.

May 10, 2016

One thing, unlike Bernie who doesn't campaign in states he thinks he will lose (south),

Hillary campaigns everywhere. She does not write anyone off. And she will fight for detractors as well as supporters.

May 10, 2016

Why is media calling Bernie's win in W.VA an upset? He's been ahead of Hillary ever since this

her unfortunate misstatement as she was explaining her revitalization plan.

May 10, 2016

I hope we all stay mindful that Trumps numbers are overall lower than Hillary's because

the primary votes were divided among more candidates. We need to GOTV if we want to win in Nov.

The GOP is beating us with new voters and Independents. In key states that is dangerous for us. PA and OH are going to be big problems is we don't GOTV there and get are messages out.

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