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In reply to the discussion: Tom Perez is not looking good [View all]Alpeduez21
(1,751 posts)7. Chuck Todd is an ass.
Todd also asked Perez if he wanted the truck driving guy with a confederate flag in the corner of the window on his pick up truck to be in the Democratic party. Perez said the Democrats are working to preserve pensions, healthcare, etc. I haven't heard Todd ask any Republicans if they want the Black Lives Matter member with a gay pride sticker in the party.
I am so sick of this obsession with the white male voter. WE DON"T NEED THEM.
True Keith Ellerson would have been better but I like Perez. He did speak to having an every zip code strategy. That is what we need. I like hearing that. What does it mean? How will it be enacted? I don't know but it is not how the Democratic Party has been talking for the last ten years.
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I thought you were going to say didn't look "healthy"... something I've thought from time to time.
hlthe2b
Aug 2017
#1
I would never go by Chuck Toad's word on anything concerning the Democratic Party. He's a repug.
brush
Aug 2017
#132
Perez looks like a fish out of water in every interview & speech I've seen him do...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2017
#179
Someone like Elizabeth Warren, though of course I don't want her to leave the Senate
Sucha NastyWoman
Aug 2017
#191
That's really not the job of the chair to behave like a candidate or an elected official, is it?
NurseJackie
Aug 2017
#194
On top of Perez being thoughtful, calm and measured, he did a GREAT job on Smirconish this morning!
George II
Aug 2017
#198
Suit yourself... complain, neg, nitpick. Go ahead. You'll change nothing...
NurseJackie
Aug 2017
#201
Jones is trailing an unknown with a familiar name - Robert Kennedy. Still, no Dem will win in AL.
LonePirate
Aug 2017
#13
The problem is he can't tell the truth about lack of DNC help and Todd knows why.
LonePirate
Aug 2017
#29
Perez cannot tell Todd the reason the DNC is not helping is because it is a waste of money.
LonePirate
Aug 2017
#53
Exactly, they were totally cheap shots by Todd. Perez couldn't answer anything Todd asked, so he
R B Garr
Aug 2017
#103
Those places would be states like AZ, GA and NC, not places like AL, NE and TN.
LonePirate
Aug 2017
#184
confused - how does his reaction - or non reaction - result in you calling him a "great guy"?
ciaobaby
Aug 2017
#5
I never made my mind up about whether Perez or Keith Ellison should have been elected
Sucha NastyWoman
Aug 2017
#8
Ellison is more polished in front of the cameras because he's had that experience
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#30
Perhaps that's because the whole point of Perez being DNC chair was to keep someone else out.
YoungDemCA
Aug 2017
#6
I heard nothing about Perez running for DNC chair until some rich donor accused KE of anti-Semitism
YoungDemCA
Aug 2017
#14
"I am so sick of this obsession with the white male voter. WE DON"T NEED THEM." Hmm...
YoungDemCA
Aug 2017
#22
The majority of White Male voters have not voted Democratic for a long long time.
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#34
Not to mention that those of us who are still in the party couldn't be pried out with a crowbar
Sucha NastyWoman
Aug 2017
#160
Can't stand to hear his name, or see his grimy face, with or without his beard.
Judi Lynn
Aug 2017
#51
I am so sick of this obsession with the white male voter. WE DON"T NEED THEM.
Break time
Aug 2017
#80
Sorry/not sorry you're offended b/c I don't want the party to cater to racists.
Alpeduez21
Aug 2017
#124
Exactly. People have forgotten that the DNC is primarily a fundraising and organizational group
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#41
Exactly, she! Perez and Democrats are held to different standards -- they have to
R B Garr
Aug 2017
#100
Perez was Obama's choice. By any definition, that's a continuation not a "new direction."
earthshine
Aug 2017
#21
I'm totally sincere when I say yr "establishment" smear nonsense is a bunch of horseshit
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#99
You said in a couple sentences something that took me multiple paragraphs to say
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#135
You are apparently incapable of understanding how good Obama was at throwing shade at
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#106
When is Perez going to let people know that automation is going to put then out of work.
CK_John
Aug 2017
#25
Curious, has Chuck Todd ever held a Republican's feet to the fire or only Democratic feet?
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#26
Perez needs a media coach maybe. That's not really his forte, organizing is what he does well
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#48
Keep it up, GOP maintains power and america ends. We dont deserve to survive
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2017
#31
Correct. These kinds of "internal" attacks are not new... especially from those who (presumably)...
NurseJackie
Aug 2017
#42
We wont survive, and we dont deserve to. Either 70% of this country votes for any
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2017
#45
but, but, you are going to hear the refrain, "they have to give us something to vote for", and I say
still_one
Aug 2017
#104
Great post! Poisoning the well against Democrats with 3rd party lies was disastrous
R B Garr
Aug 2017
#130
You are right Eliot. It wasn't just losing the WH, we lost the Senate. Most of those Democrats
still_one
Aug 2017
#155
Your post is a perfect example of why media appearances for a party chair are meaningless.
rogue emissary
Aug 2017
#156
I'd say a concerted attack but at least one of the crazies is someone who has always
Squinch
Aug 2017
#109
Probably should hide in the lounge, but there was a thread about Naomi Klein and Chris Hedges
emulatorloo
Aug 2017
#114
I didn't see the interview, but if he messed up, he messed up. The implication of the OP implies
still_one
Aug 2017
#144
Thanks sheshe. I suspect this thread is just a "camouflaged" way to "refight the primaries"
still_one
Aug 2017
#148
I don't think that I implied that the values of our party need to change
Sucha NastyWoman
Aug 2017
#161
As I understand it, it is to promote the Democratic platform, coordinate with state Democratic
still_one
Aug 2017
#154
I don't pretend to know how smart you are or aren't. Haven't seen anything to make me think you're
Sucha NastyWoman
Aug 2017
#192
Did you see Perez on Smirconish this morning (Saturday)? You may want to reassess....
George II
Aug 2017
#169
He was blindsided by Chuck Todd the other day. And MANY people watch Smirconish.....
George II
Aug 2017
#175
Maybe we're tired of losing?! We have a winning message for cripes sake!!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2017
#181
yup like 'insurance for all' so everyone can get healthcare. and a higher FEDmin then $7.25 an hour.
Sunlei
Aug 2017
#183
with search noticed the headline got picked up and used on another messageboard.
Sunlei
Aug 2017
#203