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Democratic Primaries

lapucelle

(18,250 posts)

2. BS has been telling anyone with a microphone for decades that he is a democratic socialist.

Reply to reggieandlee (Original post)

Mon Mar 4, 2019, 10:30 AM

Mar 2019

This "branding disaster" is not the fault of the Democratic Party; it's the fault of Brand New Congress PAC and Justice Democrat PAC that jumped on the bandwagon because they sniffed a money-making opportunity.

It's a shame that all Democratic candidates now have to run away from a toxic label that only applies to a few.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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BTRTN: Hey, Democrats... Stop with the "Democratic Socialism." Try "Progressive Capitalism." [View all] reggieandlee Mar 2019 OP

DUers have also suggested social democracy IronLionZion Mar 2019 #1

BS has been telling anyone with a microphone for decades that he is a democratic socialist. lapucelle Mar 2019 #2

Their marketing is spot on. Their marketing is based off of winning elections, not ideology... WeekiWater Mar 2019 #3

That would put capitalism in a positive light, so it is misleading. nt Laffy Kat Mar 2019 #4

Capitalism is not progressive aidbo Mar 2019 #5

Not until we make it so. nt LAS14 Mar 2019 #14

Capitalism is progressive. Socialism is a failed ideology. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #6

Messaging Horizens Mar 2019 #7

NBC poll: 50% Americans have negative opinions of "socialism"; only 18% view it positively. tinrobot Mar 2019 #8

So we don't use the damn word! calimary Mar 2019 #11

Bernie's biggest mistake. earthshine Mar 2019 #9

An interesting point, but consider this... reggieandlee Mar 2019 #10

That's another good one. "FDR capitalism." calimary Mar 2019 #12

"Green New Deal" is another already in use. tinrobot Mar 2019 #15

Does anyone have an idea for making this go viral? For one thing, please... LAS14 Mar 2019 #13

"Stop worrying about what Republicans are going to call you. Autumn Mar 2019 #16

Huh? reggieandlee Mar 2019 #17

Did you read the article? It's loaded with concern over what republican will say about Dems Autumn Mar 2019 #18