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Democratic Primaries

democrank

(11,094 posts)

3. Your second paragraph is so insightful.

Reply to polichick (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 15, 2020, 05:03 PM

Jan 2020

Those “missed opportunities” are are the underlying cause for the divisions in our party, the increase in the number of voters identifying as Independents, the number of voters calling for change (or a revolution), and so much more.

Most of my old and dear friends are/were RABID, active Democrats. I can’t think of one that feels the same about this party as they once did. Not one.

I’m somewhat encouraged by some of the Progressive voices and their big ideas and determination.

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

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After volunteering fulltime to elect Prez. Obama (plus Dem. Hs and Senate)... polichick Jan 2020 #1

Agreed! redqueen Jan 2020 #2

Your second paragraph is so insightful. democrank Jan 2020 #3

Okay - I respect Yang's opinion, he gave a really thoughtful answer. IndyOp Jan 2020 #4

I mostly agree with you democrattotheend Jan 2020 #5

Yes, what you said !! mfcorey1 Jan 2020 #6

Yes! StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #7