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In reply to the discussion: AOC calls on donors to boycott the DCCC [View all]scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)9. I agree. I've been donating strictly to individual candidates for many, many election cycles now.
Too many times I've watched the DCCC withhold any kind of help for good progessive candidates in favor of mediocre establishment-approved candidates who go on to lose.
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Justice Democrats had a terrible win percentage. less than 10% I believe nt
okaawhatever
Mar 2019
#14
I agree that who should be challenged should come from locals -- local primary voters.
aikoaiko
Mar 2019
#40
I agree. I've been donating strictly to individual candidates for many, many election cycles now.
scarletwoman
Mar 2019
#9
Ya know, I came to that conclusion myself many years ago. I think the DCC has weakened our party
mahina
Mar 2019
#18
Don't forget: the phone callers are often far worse than the organizations they represent.
DFW
Mar 2019
#25
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective D. I lways appreciate what you write.
mahina
Mar 2019
#26
Thank you for this. Bernie Sanders got ripped here for "not controlling" every supporter
Arazi
Mar 2019
#36
That just isn't fair. Sanders is in the same boat as everyone else who solicits funds by phone
DFW
Mar 2019
#38
The DCCC is protecting incumbents?! Oh the horror! It's almost like that is their purpose...
tritsofme
Mar 2019
#19
Good for AOC, especially now that the new DCCC rule protects her incumbency.
JustABozoOnThisBus
Mar 2019
#34