Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Latest Breaking News
In reply to the discussion: The Progressive Group Closely Tied To Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Has Named The First Democrat It Wants [View all]mastermind
(229 posts)22. Could be and it may be time for our own tea party just as long as its focused on facts, reasons for
change, not just a bunch of nutjobs screaming lock ..?... up. Also, any attacks on fascists is fine, be as dirty as needed, but no mud slinging within the party.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
147 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
The Progressive Group Closely Tied To Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Has Named The First Democrat It Wants [View all]
George II
Jan 2019
OP
Oh god not, they are NOT at all...hopefully everybody AT LEAST knows THAT much.
Eliot Rosewater
Jan 2019
#2
How long before we find that "Justice Democrats" are not who they say they are....?
hlthe2b
Jan 2019
#3
Justice Democrats was founded in 2017 by Cenk Uygur, Kyle Kulinski, and Zack Exley....
George II
Jan 2019
#21
Back in the '70s early-mid my mother was marginally involved with her union local.
Igel
Jan 2019
#85
He was elected as a Democrat by the voters in that District. He's the Democrat they want.
George II
Jan 2019
#81
Could be and it may be time for our own tea party just as long as its focused on facts, reasons for
mastermind
Jan 2019
#22
Once you understand their agenda, their goal...well, then it is easier to understand why
Eliot Rosewater
Jan 2019
#13
If this must be done it needs to be done without any mud slinging, name calling, just the facts. nt
mastermind
Jan 2019
#19
Exactly. Representative Cuellar is a Hispanic Democrat who has been elected 7 times IN TEXAS!
George II
Jan 2019
#9
The Democratic candiate in AOC's district could have been a potted plant and won the election
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2019
#59
In the U.S. House, Democrat Henry Cuellar raises eyebrows by fundraising for Republican John Carter
RandySF
Jan 2019
#89
These are the "Democrats" who, with their associated organization Brand New Congress...
George II
Jan 2019
#44
They are using this tactic to pull the party left the way Repubs got pulled right
marylandblue
Jan 2019
#26
I agree the Democratic Party should focus on replacing Republicans with Democrats
IronLionZion
Jan 2019
#47
+1. Purity tests fail big time in a Party that has DIVERSITY as a core value. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jan 2019
#34
My position is that a Democrat who votes 50 or 60% or whatever the %, with Democrats....
George II
Jan 2019
#39
Shit. Democrats attacking Democrats in public instead of settling it within the Party. Not good. .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jan 2019
#31
Two things could be true: Cuellar should be primaried and anything Uygar-related stinks.
11cents
Jan 2019
#37
TYT not only is funded by Buddy Roemer but also RT America, that's RT as in Moscow based RT.
George II
Jan 2019
#38
I wonder if their objective really is to get a more liberal candidate in that district.
George II
Jan 2019
#120
Then she should publicly denounce the tactic. Speaking up doesn't seem to be a problem for her /nt
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2019
#64
She was one of the first board members of JD, along with her campaign manager/chief of staff.
George II
Jan 2019
#69
I know. Her close association with "Justice Democrats" makes me uncomfortable.
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#76
If "real progressives" kept this idiocy up, Republicans will remain the majority a long time n/t
SFnomad
Jan 2019
#61
Cenk Uygur's "Justice (Just Us) Democrats" is a boil on the butt of politics.
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#74
If you go to the FEC website, you may be surprised to see that Justice Democrats' filing address....
George II
Jan 2019
#102
I would think that if JD does find a candidate to primary Cuellar, Cuellar would win....
George II
Jan 2019
#105
Lol. Do You prefer your democracy take place in smoke filled back rooms?
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2019
#118
I have no problem with them trying to find someone else however they would be wise to try
cstanleytech
Jan 2019
#107
Even I agree with some centrist Republicans on some issues. Do I get kicked to the curb as well?
WhoWoodaKnew
Jan 2019
#121
I remember when Democrat Conor Lamb wanted to run for the open seat in western PA in 2017....
George II
Jan 2019
#122
We do NOT need a purity test when the most liberal views/candidates just won't win
WhoWoodaKnew
Jan 2019
#138
Brand New Congress endorsed a republican in Arkansas who lost (only 15% of the primary vote) and....
George II
Jan 2019
#129
It's not surprising that Cortez listed BNC'S Tennessee address instead of a NYC address.
lapucelle
Jan 2019
#133
"in her Statement of Candidacy filed with the FEC in 2017, her address was in Knoxville TN!" WOW!
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#143
Yes, her most recent payment to Justice Democrats in September, 2018 was for:
George II
Jan 2019
#146
My feelings about "Justice Democrats" and the "Brand New Congress" group...
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#147
Thank you, that's the overlying concern. I want a "conservative" (loose term) Democrat running....
George II
Jan 2019
#131
Why? Do you really think a "strong progressive challenge" would prevail in the primary....
George II
Jan 2019
#130
True Democrats are following the money and we've got our prioritized lists too.
FreepFryer
Jan 2019
#137