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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Comcast executive to host Joe Biden fundraiser [View all]InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)35. That's fine, I respect your position... but, it won't fly with the Democratic base, sorry.
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"Bullshit" like what? At least he won't have 84% of of his contributions "unitemized", we'll know..
George II
Apr 2019
#5
and at least Biden's campaign doesn't hire three people to high positions who voted for Jill Stein,
still_one
Apr 2019
#77
It's time for Democrats to get REAL and wipe that bullshit pie out your eye. nt
UniteFightBack
Apr 2019
#9
The thing is a big corporation is neither hosting it nor footing the bill for it.
George II
Apr 2019
#89
Union-busting law firm chairman Steven Cozen is on the hosting committee too.
WhiskeyGrinder
Apr 2019
#8
Amazing isn't it?!?!...but Bernie released his taxes 5 minutes after he said he would!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#20
So? Remember, no one, NO ONE, can contribute more than $2800. At least they'll be up front...
George II
Apr 2019
#21
But when all the dust settles, we'll know from whom most of his contributions come from....
George II
Apr 2019
#26
I think it is shitty that United exists but until the day we get rid of it, our candidates need
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#29
Thats 1 way to describe it. I'm guessin Joe will do the right thing & return the donation. He should
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#44
And he is a horrible person? You know this guy? Everybody is evil that works there? Are there
UniteFightBack
Apr 2019
#63
Well if these shitty people are giving money it may as well be to us. nt
UniteFightBack
Apr 2019
#66
Reminiscent of the attacks on Obama's first Attorney General, Eric Holder....
George II
Apr 2019
#81
Remember, no one can give more than $2800 (limit was recently raised from $2700) and....
George II
Apr 2019
#18
Terrible look... it's amazing how some can turn a blind eye to dirty money in politics.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#43
Yeah well...Sanders has money but still won't win a primary. I have no issue with contributions
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#33
That's fine, I respect your position... but, it won't fly with the Democratic base, sorry.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#35
The Democratic base wants to win. I am boots on the ground, voting,working in every
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#38
I would respectfully suggest that Sanders supporters stay away from this issue.
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#40
Followed his lead and "refused to accept other questionable campaign donations"? Sanders had....
George II
Apr 2019
#37
Tell that to the many leading Democratic candidates who are rejecting "big money" campaign donations
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#74
From what I am observing there seems to be one campaign which is more involved in doing that then
still_one
Apr 2019
#80
No, Bernie's REJECTED "big money" interests & several of his fellow Democrats have followed his lead
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#82
Guess that's one way to avoid responding -attack a strawman... and you threw in a false equivalence.
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#54
You hit the nail on the head. FEC regulations should be changed to make ALL contributions...
George II
Apr 2019
#19
They show the name, address, occupation, and most of the time employer of all the itemized....
George II
Apr 2019
#101
Thank you for the info and explanation! I think I will take a look after all.
ecstatic
Apr 2019
#102
Absoltuely. Also, when you go into a street fight, you don't tie one arm behind your back.
still_one
Apr 2019
#83
Well others will step-up. And as he continues to be the front runner he will
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#36
no offense, what does that mean? Are you implying she is supporting another candidate? If so, I
still_one
Apr 2019
#84
I am not stupid, I have been around for a while in politics over 40 years.
redstatebluegirl
Apr 2019
#52
Comcast HDQTRS is in Pennsylvania. PA is going to be a big state for Biden. nt
Honeycombe8
Apr 2019
#57
You know what? I don't care any more. All that David vs. Goliath stuff is great for talking points,
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#78
I agree. As far as I am concerned any candidate who needs to do it should do it. Until we have
still_one
Apr 2019
#85
I don't care if any candidate, including Bernie, gets money from Goldman Fucking Sachs.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#98
same here. Maybe that will change one day. but the stakes are too damn high for 2020, and
still_one
Apr 2019
#99
And it is even more patronizing to assume Youth will automatically vote for Biden
Fiendish Thingy
Apr 2019
#95