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57. And, Jon Ossoff, in Georgia.. wonder what they

Mon Apr 24, 2017, 04:53 AM

Apr 2017

deem him, since BS still won't call him the "P" word.

Sanders endorses Ossoff, but won't call him a progressive

"When asked Wednesday whether Ossoff is a progressive, Sanders said to the Wall Street Journal: "I don't know."

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/329927-sanders-endorses-ossoff-but-wont-call-him-a-progressive

Jon Ossoff took the high road..

Ossoff on whether he's a progressive: 'Not interested' in purity tests

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Ossoff, who is running for the Georgia House seat vacated by Tom Price when he became Health and Human Services secretary, came close to an outright win in Georgia's special election on Tuesday but ultimately failed to reach the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid a runoff.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/329770-ossoff-on-whether-hes-a-progressive-not-interested-in-purity

So Close!

I think the "P" word is now moot.

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Using false information to defend promoting anti-choicers [View all] BainsBane Apr 2017 OP

Thank you, Bains.. for getting the facts out here in Cha Apr 2017 #1

They are ignoring the evidence BainsBane Apr 2017 #2

It never is. Cha Apr 2017 #4

One used the Washington Times to make his claims BainsBane Apr 2017 #6

That's desperate Cha Apr 2017 #10

As usual you make good points. hrmjustin Apr 2017 #3

Rec. Rec. Rec. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #5

How do you feel about the Hyde Amendment? QC Apr 2017 #7

Not fully BainsBane Apr 2017 #8

OK. n/t QC Apr 2017 #9

And Tim Kaine supported the Hyde Amendment even after Clinton picked him as VP... PoliticAverse Apr 2017 #14

That's unfortunate BainsBane Apr 2017 #20

And NARAL called Kaine's support for the Hyde Amendment "deeply disapointing"... PoliticAverse Apr 2017 #27

Yeah, seems they thought it was a bit more than 'unfortunate' melman Apr 2017 #30

I didn't "downplay it" BainsBane Apr 2017 #54

So what? BS claimed the "Aggressively Anit-Choice" Mello Cha Apr 2017 #31

I guess Joe Manchin now qualifies as progressive too. Nt. BainsBane Apr 2017 #56

And, Jon Ossoff, in Georgia.. wonder what they Cha Apr 2017 #57

Manchin and Heitkamp support the Hyde Amendment as well rpannier Apr 2017 #19

Manchin is a fucking right-winger BainsBane Apr 2017 #23

Yes, he is conservative rpannier Apr 2017 #29

I've asked this of others who keep making this comparison, but none have answered. Vesper Apr 2017 #55

Omaha Mayoral Candidate Under Fire For Anti-Choice Past Vows To Protect Reproductive Rights Cha Apr 2017 #49

Most Democrats are pro-choice Gothmog Apr 2017 #11

Yes. Most Americans are pro choice as well. emulatorloo Apr 2017 #45

What is your stance regarding Senator Bob Casey then? Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #12

His views and record are unacceptable. BainsBane Apr 2017 #18

So, should the other Senators suppoort his re-election campaign in 2018? rpannier Apr 2017 #21

It's a complicated question BainsBane Apr 2017 #33

Good response rpannier Apr 2017 #35

Awesome BainsBane Apr 2017 #37

I thought of something you mentioned in a previous post that is really important rpannier Apr 2017 #59

Yes BainsBane Apr 2017 #60

Good post. n/t tammywammy Apr 2017 #36

Yr post really cuts to the heart of the matter. Thanks emulatorloo Apr 2017 #48

Please doon't mind me butting in here since I have been called out personally on this thread Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #62

I really do not know much about Casey BainsBane Apr 2017 #65

"I was unaware that he was anti-choice" - then you know nothing about the issue jberryhill Apr 2017 #78

Then I'm not knowledgeable BainsBane Apr 2017 #79

Additionally, you don't need to go to another campaign for parallels BainsBane Apr 2017 #66

I know many here on DU see this as you do Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #72

Your position isn't compromised because you are male BainsBane Apr 2017 #76

Why is Tom "attempt to normalize moving the party away from equal rights"? JoeOtterbein Apr 2017 #24

He has been running around the site posting false eqivalencies BainsBane Apr 2017 #25

Sorry, I like Bernie too. Can you be more specific about Tom and Bernie??? JoeOtterbein Apr 2017 #28

Do a search. BainsBane Apr 2017 #50

Better yet read post #62 above Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #63

Is it because Tom R. has a Bernie pic? JoeOtterbein Apr 2017 #26

That's not a Bernie pic. nt fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #41

Bob Casey is a very vocal supporter of Planned Parenthood. Demit Apr 2017 #53

Thank you, the amount of gas lighting going on to enable the non purism on social issues is gob ... uponit7771 Apr 2017 #13

They've exposed themselves BainsBane Apr 2017 #17

No Shite! Cha Apr 2017 #32

K&R betsuni Apr 2017 #15

K & R Grassy Knoll Apr 2017 #16

So I've been reading posts that are LIES? People have been SMEARING DEMOCRATS with LIES? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #22

K&R sheshe2 Apr 2017 #34

If Mello is now no longer supporting anti-choice legislation... Steven Maurer Apr 2017 #38

It's a very sudden change BainsBane Apr 2017 #39

Sudden indeed, and prompted by the backlash. SunSeeker Apr 2017 #42

Mahalo, SunSeeker.. so all this backlash from Cha Apr 2017 #47

Speaking as a Hillary supporter absolutely annoyed with purity trolling in the primary... Steven Maurer Apr 2017 #44

That isn't at all what this is BainsBane Apr 2017 #46

Well, I don't think Senator Sanders speaks for the Democratic party... Steven Maurer Apr 2017 #52

Also what's with the false claim of 100% rating from PP? BainsBane Apr 2017 #40

"Tim Kaine is pro-choice, not pro-death" Cha Apr 2017 #43

Thank you. Snackshack Apr 2017 #51

My answer JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #58

In this mayor's race people are so angry about Bettie Apr 2017 #61

It's gone way beyond that BainsBane Apr 2017 #64

But can you answer my question? Bettie Apr 2017 #75

Yeah for this thread Gothmog Apr 2017 #67

K and R and thanks, BB, for getting the information out there. I cannot believe this is niyad Apr 2017 #68

Someone came to DU after being gone a few days BainsBane Apr 2017 #69

I had the same feeling. deja vu all over again! niyad Apr 2017 #70

You'd have a point if Kaine hadn't used his position to help anti-choice people in the past Kentonio Apr 2017 #71

You absolutely can criticize statements he's made BainsBane Apr 2017 #73

Who is normalizing undermining women's rights?! Kentonio Apr 2017 #74

You're asking for a race to the bottom BainsBane Apr 2017 #77

I'm not the one defending conservative Democrats for christs sake Kentonio Apr 2017 #80