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In reply to the discussion: Third Senate Democrat announces support for Gorsuch [View all]Demsrule86
(68,567 posts)50. Really...so you think making a stand and knowing you will lose and probably keep minority status in
the Senate is worth it? No, winning is not everything in this case, it is the only thing...we will have to run candidates in red states that can win...middle of the road candidates...it is the only way to regain the majority. And they will not always vote with us. Many people who post this sort of thing think people in those states agree with you; they don't. You have to consider the electoral reality that exists in a red or moderate state and choose candidates accordingly. I have no doubt that red state Dems were allowed to vote for Gorsuch...because this is a nothing vote...symbolic only. Gorsuch will get in. And there is no point in risking our chance to take back the Senate because then we can stop all the GOP SCOTUS nominees.
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The GOP is going to put in justices with conservative views...and we normally
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#31
I see stuff like this from Democrats and I think to myself: "Strike 1" If any of them get to 3
TeamPooka
Apr 2017
#5
If the only times you vote against the party are the most important issues then consideration
TeamPooka
Apr 2017
#14
I agree... what people like Donnelly always seem to forget is how much things like this turn off
Fast Walker 52
Apr 2017
#23
yeah... that would be interesting... I wonder if anyone with enough profile here would do it
Fast Walker 52
Apr 2017
#18