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In reply to the discussion: Yesterday, Elizabeth Warren assumed control of the Democratic Party [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)117. And the fact that she is at the table, working, means she's not content to point and flail.
She's ready to do that whole "work with others" thing, like Tester is, as well, and that involves being civil to people with whom one ideologically differs. It might even involve the dreaded occasional compromise!
Poor EW--under the bus with her! That's OK, we still like her!
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MannyGoldstein
Nov 2014
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An excellent envoy she will be, she would be even better doing her "envoying" from the White House
Autumn
Nov 2014
#1
I'd say she joined the leadership and--unlike a lot of people here interested in tearing the party
MADem
Nov 2014
#26
And the fact that she is at the table, working, means she's not content to point and flail.
MADem
Nov 2014
#117
It isn't about putting other Democrats down. It's about the relevancy to voters of her message.
JDPriestly
Nov 2014
#136
Sure. More voices, more points of view. I am over the moon at this addition to the leadership.
MADem
Nov 2014
#139
The opposites are full throatedly represented by the other guys, they do not need any help here too.
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#137
It isn't an opinion but a fact supported by observation. You deny it because it serves your ideology
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#159
What jug of water are you talking about en route to pretending away the influence of wealth & power?
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#164
You seem very happy with the interests of the wealthy, the rich, the military, and the surveillance
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#167
Not really. She may get to make clear what she thinks the concerns of some of the base are.
merrily
Nov 2014
#32
What the Dems are most lacking on is economic liberals--Keynesians, if you will.
Jackpine Radical
Nov 2014
#103
the distinctions between the two largest parties are most clear on cultural issues.
merrily
Nov 2014
#107
Warren isn't a liberal in my opinion, but to this liberal she is OK and I support her.
A Simple Game
Nov 2014
#129
I don't care whether she is a classic liberal or not. She is, brilliantly, anti-corruption
magical thyme
Nov 2014
#132
She is very persuasive. She is quite a debater. She will prevail in any discussion or argument
JDPriestly
Nov 2014
#135
That was the big launch. But it may have been in the works from 2002, when he gave his speech
merrily
Nov 2014
#46
wow. First time I saw anyone delete "LOL." And over a paraphrase of Colbert, no less.
merrily
Nov 2014
#169
And now, they're peddling Hillary, the one Obama defeated in the primary. Go figure.
merrily
Nov 2014
#39
Large political parties don't die that easily. Just ask Reince Priebus, who, less than two years
merrily
Nov 2014
#51
Throwing Sanders under the bus, already? In favor of someone who does not seem to be running?
merrily
Nov 2014
#70
Accuse? LOL! Get a grip. You were being teased. But, you didn't answer my question
merrily
Nov 2014
#76
It may not be a matter of rejecting common sense reform, but one of loss of trust.
merrily
Nov 2014
#84
PBS did a great special on him and his wife a few years ago. "Wow" is all I can say.
merrily
Nov 2014
#34
Maybe he does see it. Sometimes, not always, but sometimes, people are doing what they want to do.
merrily
Nov 2014
#36
I hope it is true. We need someone who governs as if people matter. And she does.
jwirr
Nov 2014
#24
I'm not a liberal, just a traditional Dem*. I am not sure I am a political junkie, but I
merrily
Nov 2014
#47
Simple. I refuse to buy into the New Democrats' unfortunate attempt to re-define "liberal."
merrily
Nov 2014
#66
Progressive Party Credit Union. What a great idea!!!!! I fear it has to be local, though, so
Maineman
Nov 2014
#58
I have credit cards from two different credit unions. What if we could get a credit card arrangement
Maineman
Nov 2014
#61
I gotta agree with our resident douche nozzles here. You're probably
Guy Whitey Corngood
Nov 2014
#43
The vacuum of leadership and power in the Party had to be filled eventually.
kickysnana
Nov 2014
#62
Love this : "... not do what he does best, which is caving in to Republicans before they even ask
GoneFishin
Nov 2014
#86
Thanks Manny, I am also looking forward to watching her in this new role
Voice for Peace
Nov 2014
#96
There are a couple (well more than that) of people on this site you can't satirize
MineralMan
Nov 2014
#126
I'll say the following: If Warren decided to run for President, she'd be financially competitive
brooklynite
Nov 2014
#118
I think Elizabeth Warren has rare leadership and ethical qualities that only come around
Quixote1818
Nov 2014
#141
is Manny channeling Elias, or is Elias channeling Manny, or is God inspiring them both?
carolinayellowdog
Nov 2014
#146
Have you noticed that you never see Manny or Elias posting on DU at the same time?
Autumn
Nov 2014
#149