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In reply to the discussion: Pelosi: Democratic candidates should not be forced to toe party line on abortion [View all]DURHAM D
(32,617 posts)3. Did she change parties? nt
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Pelosi: Democratic candidates should not be forced to toe party line on abortion [View all]
brooklynite
May 2017
OP
Again, you'll illustrate the courage of your convictions with specificity, yes?
LanternWaste
May 2017
#71
To some it's an important social issue though and I don't just mean those that are anti choice.
cstanleytech
May 2017
#36
Cute little way to rationalize and trivialize established law as mere opinion.
LanternWaste
May 2017
#70
Being pro-life for oneself is one thing. But wanting to take away that right from others...
Honeycombe8
May 2017
#6
One person's name is missing from this OP - so there can actually be sincere discussion
Tom Rinaldo
May 2017
#44
I just wrote an email message to Leader Pelosi expressing my shock and disappointment.
musette_sf
May 2017
#25
I am hoping she meant people personally against it like Kaine and many others in our party
GulfCoast66
May 2017
#31
Let me play devil's advocate. Take Bob Casey. In 2012 he beat Rick Santorum. Bob Casey is
still_one
May 2017
#39
I don't have a problem with someone who is pro-life but doesn't believe the Gov. should
Quixote1818
May 2017
#34
Let's ask the real question, should the Democratic party support an anti-abortion candidate
still_one
May 2017
#35
Fine, but if that pro-choice Democrat doesn't win the Democratic nomination? What do you do then?
still_one
May 2017
#52
The Democratic party is pro-choice, and pro-women's rights. The platform has no ambiguity regarding
still_one
May 2017
#59
I am not going to try to convince you of anything. I am in California, and my Senators and
still_one
May 2017
#62