Resolution 33 was struck down (DNC).

[demmiblue]

[denbot]

1. Goddamn it!

This is why too many people sit at home thinking there is no real choice, therefore have no motivation to vote.

This is how we end up with the likes of Trump in the White House.

[Demsrule86]

10. It seems to me we do need money.

We live in the age of United and until we get back in power and change that...we can't starve our candidates. That was never a good idea anyway.

[Squinch]

11. I agree. This needs to be done but let's not be the chumps who do it unilaterally.

[PatsFan87]

18. We've been bringing in a lot of money but we haven't been winning seats.

Is the problem that we're not bringing in enough or that we're not spending it correctly? (Giving to consultants instead of state parties)

[Motown_Johnny]

2. .

[Justice]

3. Handled like a hot mess this morning.

Someone should have read the resolution, as the discussion didn't really mesh with these words.

Legitimate concerns about trade unions and "good" corporations - were heard, but response by Pelosi was frustration not okay, let me explain by reading the words.

[floppyboo]

4. Verydisturbing, however:

I do understand that the wording of the resolution needs to be looked at - for instance, is it clear that groups such as Labor Unions or rights organizations would fall under the No PAC money ban. Hopefully (happening now!) the new executive will take a good hard look at implementing or not the resolution and regain some integrity for the party

[demmiblue]

7. I find it amazing that they didn't think about the wording in the first place (seems obvious).

[floppyboo]

13. Maybe hoping for Perez, and let it slide?

He refused to comment - that says enough in my books

[TDale313]

5. Well, fuck.

The DNC needs to wake up on this.

[yallerdawg]

6. Didn't they just reject this version, this wording?

They have another more specific version that goes to committee, right?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dnc-pac-contributions-ban_us_58b1ac9ee4b0a8a9b782bb00

[floppyboo]

8. There is no other version as of now, in my understanding

The resolution to ban money was denied, so DWS's rescinding of Obama's ban stands. The new committee can decide whether to adopt it or not - and can alter it to be as narrow or wide an interpretation of 'corporate' as it sees fit. Fingers crossed for Ellison.

[yallerdawg]

9. I thought they said "Pelosi" (not Nancy) had a modified version...

and that voting "No" on Resolution 33 would allow that revised version proceed in a more expeditious manner today?

[Phoenix61]

12. It's unfortunate it covers two things

Where the money comes from and who serves.

[MineralMan]

14. It was not "struck down." It was simply not adopted.

There is a difference. It was a proposed resolution, not an existing one.

[floppyboo]

15. Exactly. It was denied as a resolution for debate.

I've given up you guys. So sad. Guess 2nd ballot ... oh damn - who's kidding who? The Democratic Party is dead as of today.

[MineralMan]

16. Well, you must be right, I guess. I'm sure you're disappointed and

won't be continuing to work hard on party activities and GOTV efforts any longer. That's a pity. And we'll certainly miss you at party meetings, I'm certain. Too bad that you've given up. But then, I see you are a Canadian, so maybe it won't matter all that much to our U.S. politics...

[floppyboo]

19. Correct agian! No secret I'm Canadian which is why I say 'you' not 'us'

But as a neighbour and progressive and human on this planet, I was so hoping your country would be able to see beyound the bullshit of corporatism and start representing real people, which is, after all, all of us.
I haven't given up on all the good people of the world. I will adamantly support any peoples anywhere that see injustice in a broken economic system that is straggling peoples the world all over.
Deeply sad, but hopeful for the future.
Ellison may be successful in Tulsi's old job.
Hope you haven't all been sold out is all.
Sayanora baby cakes!

[oasis]

17. $27 donors won't cut it in the age of Citizens United. nt