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I woulds have agreed with you except for the 2016 campaign. napi21 Nov 2016 #1
He was rejected malaise Nov 2016 #2
So you don't like Bernies approach to politics nore Hillary. JustW do you think napi21 Nov 2016 #3
Of course I like Bernie's economic policies malaise Nov 2016 #5
The problem started when too many of our politicians started taking Wall Street and big corporate Dustlawyer Nov 2016 #27
And the same is true everywhere malaise Nov 2016 #29
Of course, Reagan destroyed the unions WhiteTara Nov 2016 #36
Barney Frank took Wall Street money to win, and then wrote "Dodd-Frank" (nt) ehrnst Nov 2016 #57
Bernie's approach to politics? leftofcool Nov 2016 #37
he started at 15, then 12 now 10, he will get 25 cents raise Grey Lemercier Nov 2016 #43
So where would we end up Uponthegears Nov 2016 #55
It's not as though we'd have won more votes by keeping it down to 12. Ken Burch Nov 2016 #79
No he wasn't oberliner Nov 2016 #94
I dont agree with your premise VMA131Marine Nov 2016 #4
If that's the problem marylandblue Nov 2016 #6
Nothing seems to appeal to them more than racist dog whistles. VMA131Marine Nov 2016 #8
They aren't very progressive people treestar Nov 2016 #31
1! AgadorSparticus Nov 2016 #62
Yes, this is the problem. LisaM Nov 2016 #24
Agree, Dems should double down on a metro strategy, IMO radius777 Nov 2016 #87
Yep. Lunabell Nov 2016 #7
Jesus, the way some people talk you would think there wasn't one working class person boston bean Nov 2016 #9
Interesting how some people talk like AA and Latinos and women are not the working class. SunSeeker Nov 2016 #28
Don't you know by now that only white people work? leftofcool Nov 2016 #38
"Working class" was the biggest dog whistle this election season. Nt Quayblue Nov 2016 #60
i'm so tired of blaming the democratic party. DesertFlower Nov 2016 #10
I haven't examined the data myself but folks in the media said that malaise Nov 2016 #11
i've heard that too, but can't imagine it DesertFlower Nov 2016 #12
The sexism makes all the difference Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2016 #15
I know a lot of these people treestar Nov 2016 #33
I don't think but a fraction believed they were voting "for" racism. DirkGently Nov 2016 #19
they voted for a blatant racist and sexist and they support him. bettyellen Nov 2016 #61
No one has anything in common with Hillary, either. DirkGently Nov 2016 #67
Your sexism is duly noted. Why am I not surprised you are a man? n/t duffyduff Nov 2016 #68
I certainly do! Many working women and gay men can relate.... bettyellen Nov 2016 #74
I think the media is confusing overlapping constituencies of who were the "voters" BumRushDaShow Nov 2016 #21
millions did... Macomb County MI is a perfect example Grey Lemercier Nov 2016 #53
It's the triad of hate: racism, sexism, and homophobia n/t Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2016 #13
exactly. i thought when DesertFlower Nov 2016 #14
Whites voted for Trump in the same numbers they did for Romney. DirkGently Nov 2016 #16
Years of looking at a black president simmered in those groups and was fed by Trump. ehrnst Nov 2016 #20
here's an interesting article. DesertFlower Nov 2016 #23
It is also about celebrity worship. That's how Arnold became governor of California. nt tblue37 Nov 2016 #45
arnold was sane and rational. trump DesertFlower Nov 2016 #46
Seconded. Principles matter. DirkGently Nov 2016 #17
Well said malaise Nov 2016 #30
I agree with this. closeupready Nov 2016 #83
Hmm. You mean abandon the coalitions that have made Democrats stray from the real reason we formed? ehrnst Nov 2016 #18
WOW. Progressivism equals "white male concerns?" DirkGently Nov 2016 #22
I keep hearing that we need to get back to "progressive" principles ehrnst Nov 2016 #25
Exactly! Thank you! boston bean Nov 2016 #32
Economic issues are universal. "Centrists" are not progressives. DirkGently Nov 2016 #34
When "true progressive" comes at the expense of Reproductive health, and LGBTQ rights ehrnst Nov 2016 #56
Ridiculous. Economic and social issues are not in competition. DirkGently Nov 2016 #65
1 progressoid Nov 2016 #82
1 jack_krass Nov 2016 #88
Precisely malaise Nov 2016 #26
Holy crap where does this come from? DirkGently Nov 2016 #35
It's the Michael Moore naive belief we need to reach these white dudes. duffyduff Nov 2016 #64
Cultural and economic progress aren't mutually exclusive. DirkGently Nov 2016 #66
Let me guess--you voted for Sanders. duffyduff Nov 2016 #69
Who in the world are you replying to? DirkGently Nov 2016 #86
Did You Know ColoradoCare Failed otohara Nov 2016 #84
Thank You Kathy M Nov 2016 #89
So we need a purge? yeah that will help... Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #39
I believe the OP is talking policies, not people. DirkGently Nov 2016 #40
More b.s. You don't have a clue what happened. duffyduff Nov 2016 #41
Face this one fact malaise Nov 2016 #47
EC is what counts to win election . Kathy M Nov 2016 #90
Agree 1000% hueymahl Nov 2016 #42
When the Democrats gave up New Deal and Great Society principles to the DLC and Blue Dogs, Feeling the Bern Nov 2016 #44
so how do you explain Feingold loss ? JI7 Nov 2016 #48
I know ... they're still scratching their heads over that. But in time, NurseJackie Nov 2016 #50
Koch brother fucking. Scott Walker. Wisconsin people like getting fucked by Republicans. Feeling the Bern Nov 2016 #52
and hillary had fbi, kgb, whore media attacking her JI7 Nov 2016 #70
what does that have to do with Wisconsin slitting its own throat with Walker and Johnson? Feeling the Bern Nov 2016 #77
Same voters in the same election. Can't have it both ways n/t kcr Nov 2016 #72
WI had three opportunities to get ride of that fucker Walker and get rid of Johnson, who they don't Feeling the Bern Nov 2016 #76
And that is the absolute truth malaise Nov 2016 #49
I think they enjoy losing. Cobalt Violet Nov 2016 #51
Look at my Buffalo Bills. There's the proof of a losing culture Feeling the Bern Nov 2016 #54
you think Feingold wanted to lose ? JI7 Nov 2016 #78
Agree Kathy M Nov 2016 #93
Yes. LWolf Nov 2016 #58
That simple malaise Nov 2016 #59
No, it's bullshit, because lots of liberal and progressive candidates and issues have lost Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #81
Agree Kathy M Nov 2016 #91
Something's wrong with the world. gulliver Nov 2016 #63
Swimming against the tide is hard work BootinUp Nov 2016 #71
K&R n/t denbot Nov 2016 #73
I have had it with this language of going back, taking back BainsBane Nov 2016 #75
Democrats used to defend workers malaise Nov 2016 #80
Agree ..... Also Wanted to add avoiding wars Kathy M Nov 2016 #92
Something is wrong when supposed liberals vote for the fascist instead of the liberal. baldguy Nov 2016 #85
I think you are correct Horse with no Name Nov 2016 #95
we are all hurting demtenjeep Nov 2016 #96
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