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People who I have supported that presume to make political endorsements... 99Forever Jan 2016 #1
agreed roguevalley Jan 2016 #26
So you're a proud fair weather friend. Cary Jan 2016 #86
You were expecting that Planned Parenthood would ask your opinion? Seriously? Squinch Jan 2016 #109
If they want support... 99Forever Jan 2016 #112
Nope. Planned Parenthood now doubling down on their political folly Proserpina Jan 2016 #2
well stated rurallib Jan 2016 #50
There was no mistake. They chose the right candidate. leftofcool Jan 2016 #53
The right candidate for them to officially choose would have been none. SusanCalvin Jan 2016 #56
"Choosing a candidate" is not part of their mission statement Proserpina Jan 2016 #59
Yes, they did. They can deny it all they want, but facts are facts. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #64
I will continue to donate to PP, even though it supports the corporate democrat. JRLeft Jan 2016 #3
^^^ this ^^^ Leave the politics out of it. Hiraeth Jan 2016 #36
PP made this political, not ANYONE else demwing Jan 2016 #57
PLANNED PARENTHOOD CAN DO NO WRONG. STAND WITH THEM. YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIMILATED Hiraeth Jan 2016 #74
Or stand against them. You will be standing with the Republicans and the most disgusting JTFrog Jan 2016 #82
I HAVE BEEN ASSILMILATED. I HAVE MADE USE OF THEIR SERVICES. Hiraeth Jan 2016 #87
Thank you,Bain. sufrommich Jan 2016 #4
AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service William769 Jan 2016 #32
Thank you for sharing that,Bill. sufrommich Jan 2016 #41
Anytime. William769 Jan 2016 #61
I'd like to buy juror #4 a drink!!!! Walk away Jan 2016 #133
Juror #4 TSIAS Jan 2016 #147
I'm sure they are proud to have nothing to do with you! Walk away Jan 2016 #150
classy Hiraeth Jan 2016 #39
And I stand with them ismnotwasm Jan 2016 #5
So many people have been helped by Planned Parenthood, BB.. I think they will be fine. Cha Jan 2016 #6
Planned Parenthood made the right choice.. that's for sure! Cha Jan 2016 #7
Exactly Cha. In today's political climate, PP could not risk having oasis Jan 2016 #31
Hillary's always been there for them.. they know they have a Fighter and a Winner. Cha Jan 2016 #44
I thought it was a terrible idea. liberalnarb Jan 2016 #40
Really. SusanCalvin Jan 2016 #58
Their divisive endorsement for purely political reasons will further divide the Party and hurt rhett o rick Jan 2016 #134
While I do not agree with their MuseRider Jan 2016 #8
Thanks for that BainsBane Jan 2016 #9
You are welcome. MuseRider Jan 2016 #11
Totally agree Gloria Jan 2016 #95
I have supported PP for years. That remains unchanged. I simply do not support Hillary. cali Jan 2016 #10
Kick & highly recommended! William769 Jan 2016 #12
k&r Starry Messenger Jan 2016 #13
K&R mcar Jan 2016 #14
No No No - They should be punished for failing to endorse him SoLeftIAmRight Jan 2016 #15
"They should be punished" JTFrog Jan 2016 #18
I was quoting from the OP - that is not my opinion SoLeftIAmRight Jan 2016 #22
Cecile Richards dragonfly301 Jan 2016 #16
Bingo, I bet. nt SusanCalvin Jan 2016 #60
I doubt average voters pay much attention to endorsements though Nyan Jan 2016 #72
you said questionseverything Jan 2016 #103
call it what you want dragonfly301 Jan 2016 #111
pretty darn bleak questionseverything Jan 2016 #113
Right - all the donations that have been cancelled by us small donors dragonfly301 Jan 2016 #124
I stand with Planned Parenthood. ALWAYS. What is happening at DU is shameful. Hekate Jan 2016 #17
^^^^^THIS^^^^^ n/t JTFrog Jan 2016 #21
There are other places to give money that are just as important for women. eggplant Jan 2016 #19
thanks for the link dragonfly301 Jan 2016 #23
Fund Abortion Now is not even the same type sufrommich Jan 2016 #24
I never said they were the same. eggplant Jan 2016 #90
What I'm most alarmed at Dale Neiburg Jan 2016 #66
Yea, except they DO help you find a provider. eggplant Jan 2016 #88
That seems to vary with the chapter: Dale Neiburg Jan 2016 #110
"not to knock FAN" eggplant Jan 2016 #117
Absolutely Brilliant Post! BooScout Jan 2016 #20
I don't care who they endorse for office. davidthegnome Jan 2016 #25
The spin in this statement is dizzying. MrChuck Jan 2016 #27
Too much drama IMHO. No organization is above criticism, Vattel Jan 2016 #28
a lot of childish assholes are encouraging donors to 'defund Planned Parenthood' over this. geek tragedy Jan 2016 #33
That does seem like a gross overreaction. Vattel Jan 2016 #38
especially since PP itself doesn't donate to Clinton or endorse her, it's their PAC that does. geek tragedy Jan 2016 #43
Good point. Vattel Jan 2016 #47
Back in the days when I was a corporate employee comradebillyboy Jan 2016 #85
I stand with PP. bigwillq Jan 2016 #29
Thank you BainsBane Jan 2016 #35
Oh give me a break already... mountain grammy Jan 2016 #30
They should have thought of that azmom Jan 2016 #34
Why punish PP by depriving poor women of desperately needed healthcare? SunSeeker Jan 2016 #83
It was a calculated political decision. azmom Jan 2016 #107
I think it is safe to assume Bernie supporters most upset about this never funded PP. SunSeeker Jan 2016 #118
If they didn't before, they sure as hell won't now. azmom Jan 2016 #119
Comments like that prove PP PAC picked the right candidate to endorse. nt SunSeeker Jan 2016 #120
Had that same thought. joshcryer Jan 2016 #122
I stand with PP liberalnarb Jan 2016 #37
Well said! n/t Spazito Jan 2016 #42
Let's stand by them HassleCat Jan 2016 #45
If PP doesn't stand with all Democrats during the primaries, it cannot expect Betty Karlson Jan 2016 #46
If PP wants to play politics ... earthside Jan 2016 #69
Endorse all Democrats in primaries? BainsBane Jan 2016 #78
"Failing to prioritize"? How about "Choosing to prioritize"? Blue State Bandit Jan 2016 #48
"sticking their thumbs in half the democratic party's face" SusanCalvin Jan 2016 #73
I agree with you PowerToThePeople Jan 2016 #49
Whoever made this endorsement should be fired. fbc Jan 2016 #51
I seriously doubt that it was one person. And, if there is a "split among Democrats" (capital D!).. George II Jan 2016 #52
Yes, but you know it will never happen Proserpina Jan 2016 #55
That's true, Planned Parenthood only provides low cost healthcare to the 1% emulatorloo Jan 2016 #63
Planned Parenthood treats the 99% as feedstock, a reason to exist Proserpina Jan 2016 #71
"Planned Parenthood treats the 99% as Feedstock" emulatorloo Jan 2016 #77
Do you know the difference between the 1% Management and the 99% worker bees and customers? Proserpina Jan 2016 #79
I began digging to see if there might be a "1%" reason behind the endorsement, which IS a bit... HeartoftheMidwest Jan 2016 #96
"split their support among democrats"? oasis Jan 2016 #68
Since there is a zentrum Jan 2016 #54
k and r niyad Jan 2016 #62
In the time before ObamaCare, Planned Parenthood was there for my daughter in her difficult time. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #65
This is like beyond stupid to attack an endorser. I have not seen anything like it. Dems, all seabeyond Jan 2016 #67
"The confirmation that has been repeatedly given to us." Hiraeth Jan 2016 #75
Absolutely! Skidmore Jan 2016 #70
+1 Jamaal510 Jan 2016 #97
Well written BB Iliyah Jan 2016 #76
It's unfathomable BainsBane Jan 2016 #80
I suspect that many of the people who are insisting MADem Jan 2016 #81
I tend to think you're right BainsBane Jan 2016 #149
This subject is very important to me... one_voice Jan 2016 #84
Nice post. Thanks. Cary Jan 2016 #89
Planned Parenthood just inserted themselves into Democratic party politics raindaddy Jan 2016 #91
Thanks. The "I am taking my bat and ball and going home because I didn't get my way" is telling. Cary Jan 2016 #92
K&R 'cause that's how DU rolls nowadays. nt BumRushDaShow Jan 2016 #93
Again, this is not a zero sum game. blackspade Jan 2016 #94
It certainly provided an opportunity BainsBane Jan 2016 #98
This is only about values to those that have a myopic view of politics. blackspade Jan 2016 #100
Lashing Jamaal510 Jan 2016 #99
I make up my own mind about political candidates. MineralMan Jan 2016 #101
When the nomination process has sorted out RandySF Jan 2016 #102
Sanders Statement on Planned Parenthood LiberalArkie Jan 2016 #104
Bernie Sanders: I 'will defend' Planned Parenthood, there's no selling of fetuses LiberalArkie Jan 2016 #105
Bernie Sanders: GOP Efforts To Defund Planned Parenthood 'An Attack On Women's Health' LiberalArkie Jan 2016 #106
And yet some of his supporters are promising to do just that. SunSeeker Jan 2016 #123
Exactly. nt Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 #128
I stand with Planned Parenthood Gothmog Jan 2016 #108
Aw jeez ffs Voice for Peace Jan 2016 #114
Planned Parenthood should have the support of all "real" Democrats. (eom) oasis Jan 2016 #115
SPOT ON riversedge Jan 2016 #132
I will continue my support and my volunteering there but I will fight to get those in their rhett o rick Jan 2016 #135
Thanks for volunteering at PP. I don't see how the Democratic oasis Jan 2016 #137
This is corruption. I think you underestimate how much people are fed up with this type of rhett o rick Jan 2016 #144
Not enough people see things the way you do in order for any change to occur. oasis Jan 2016 #145
I am shocked and dismayed that so many so called progressives.... Sheepshank Jan 2016 #116
Indeed. Particularly since the PP PAC endorsed Hillary, not PP. nt SunSeeker Jan 2016 #121
The GOP is doing everything in their power to defund PP. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #125
PP's endorsement of Hillary Clinton will not change my support for them, for what it's worth. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #126
My friends and I have always supported Planned Parenthood and I dislike Bernie Sanders as... Walk away Jan 2016 #127
A courageous stance. Glad that they are not only not backing down, but that they have clearly named Number23 Jan 2016 #129
hell yes to this! boston bean Jan 2016 #130
Joining an incredibly long and impressive list of liberal organizations, causes and individuals Number23 Jan 2016 #138
I support PP's mission but I don't support their decision to endorse at this point, nor their choice aikoaiko Jan 2016 #131
Nobody here is standing against Planned Parenthood DemocraticWing Jan 2016 #136
"Nobody here is standing against Planned Parenthood". JTFrog Jan 2016 #139
Perhaps you should read some of the responses in this thread. BainsBane Jan 2016 #140
KICK! Cha Jan 2016 #141
Wonderful post, BainsBane! calimary Jan 2016 #142
Thanks, Calimary. BainsBane Jan 2016 #148
K&R betsuni Jan 2016 #143
PP made a serious mistake by taking side in a Democratic Campaign where they have the support of Bernblu Jan 2016 #146
K&R ismnotwasm Jan 2016 #151
Big K&R. I'll add to your excellent OP... YoungDemCA Jan 2016 #152
Ya know. !!! seabeyond Jan 2016 #153
Thanks for this post. You made me think. seabeyond Jan 2016 #154
This is the chart they created showing why they endorsed Clinton BainsBane Jan 2016 #155
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