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In reply to the discussion: AOC hits back at the MSM [View all]ismnotwasm
(41,976 posts)48. Oh I don't think she's a centrist at all
Shes the very definition of a progressive. That was my whole point, she is still a Democrat, works with Democrats etc.
I like single payer better than M4A, and I believe in incremental change through the system, and an few other issues, I get stuck with a centrist label. Im fine with it.
So, I believe in a two state solution for Israel and Palestine personally, and I feel Hamas is a terrorist organization, period. (I get a little of my information from Israeli immigrants, who are co-workers) I never argue about that Israel/Palestine here.
Pramila just endorsed this person for New York Attorney General
Im so proud to endorse Zephyr Teachout for New York Attorney General. This position of Attorney General is one of the most important checks on a Trump administration that has been abusive to consumers and workers across this country, she said.
Zephyr Teachout is the only candidate who is not accepting corporate PAC or LLC money. She is one the nations leading anti-corruption experts and as Attorney General, she will make sure to protect voting rights and fight against voter suppression on every level. As Attorney General, I know shes going to stand up for immigrants and be a strong progressive champion for Medicare for All and for taking on the for-profit companies that are driving healthcare costs up. Zephyr Teachout will never answer to anything but the rule of law, her conscience and the will of the people she represents.
Zephyr Teachout is the only candidate who is not accepting corporate PAC or LLC money. She is one the nations leading anti-corruption experts and as Attorney General, she will make sure to protect voting rights and fight against voter suppression on every level. As Attorney General, I know shes going to stand up for immigrants and be a strong progressive champion for Medicare for All and for taking on the for-profit companies that are driving healthcare costs up. Zephyr Teachout will never answer to anything but the rule of law, her conscience and the will of the people she represents.
This actually annoyed me because its far more simplistic than Ive come to expect from her, but it did interest me in the race, which normally I wouldnt pay much attention too at this point. Not sure this is the best person in light of current politics
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She's trying to rationalize her poor showing. "If you're explaining, you're losing". n/t
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2018
#2
What policies do you think defines a candidate as "Progressive" that are not in the
Squinch
Aug 2018
#24
Then WHAT ARE THEY???? Policy differences, not philosophy differences. WHAT ARE THEY?
Squinch
Aug 2018
#46
And still, you have named NO POLICY on which we differ. No matter what names you call me,
Squinch
Aug 2018
#74
And PS, WTF with the left field accusation that I have called leftists "mysogynists" and "racists?"
Squinch
Aug 2018
#76
My state governor, "standard Democrat" Andrew Cuomo is delivering on the $15 minimum wage
lapucelle
Aug 2018
#72
what are you talking about? most progressive platform in what way? Back that up.
JCanete
Aug 2018
#44
No. She's fighting back against the bullshit that is trying to bury left-wing progressives and put
JCanete
Aug 2018
#47
i dont want our party hijacked....we need to be on high alert for things that sound
samnsara
Aug 2018
#27
There's more history to it than a picture from 1993. Easily Googleable info. nt
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#54
Nice try.Sounds like the gumming up or pretzel twisting isn't being done by me.
Power 2 the People
Aug 2018
#60
There's more to it than a picture from 1993. It's obvious you don't know, but it's easily
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#61
You keep trying to pretend that one picture and a "thank you" is the entire history
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#65