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In reply to the discussion: California Democratic Party Snubs Feinstein and Endorses Kevin De Leon [View all]Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)71. Oh, don't worry dear Party Faithful,
the DiFi will win in November. But you can't keep California progressives locked up forever. If nothing else, the Old Guard WILL die off or be voted out and California will become a constant thorn in the side of the Establishment Democrats currently in power. We're chippin' away . . . .
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California Democratic Party Snubs Feinstein and Endorses Kevin De Leon [View all]
RhodeIslandOne
Jul 2018
OP
what is the point of endorsements if you are just assumed to go with the incumbent always.
JCanete
Jul 2018
#90
It is shame, and I suspect those behind this have NO IDEA what Feinstein has done, or even cares
still_one
Jul 2018
#11
I agree with you lucy. I could have bought them not endorsing anyone, but this is just pure "our
still_one
Jul 2018
#99
Perhaps you should be focusing on Wisconsin instead of California, since it appears your favoritr
still_one
Jul 2018
#10
Actually, we all should focus on WI and FL, MO, WV, MT, MI, OH, NV, IN just to name a few
aeromanKC
Jul 2018
#26
You realize the De Leon and Feinstein see eye to eye on 99% of the issues, so the assumption that
still_one
Jul 2018
#32
No way will that happen. "Pass the torch" and thus ignoring your best interests makes no sense.
wasupaloopa
Jul 2018
#69
To quote an old phrase: "It is never a good idea to switch horses in mid-stream!"
pazzyanne
Jul 2018
#83
As long as that horse is productive, I have no problem going with experience.
pazzyanne
Jul 2018
#105
I am so sick and tired of the bullshit bashing that Feinstein takes from people who I suspect have
still_one
Jul 2018
#9
Not to sound rude, but us living in California will decide in November who we want as our Senator
still_one
Jul 2018
#27
Who are you? It is a system created through the government to work with the capitalist
rusty quoin
Jul 2018
#43
no, socialism has to do with control of means of production . high taxes and safety net programs
JI7
Jul 2018
#51
Social security is a social insurance program as defined and as regulated by statute. N/T
lapucelle
Jul 2018
#42
OK, got it. You're arguing that the Democratic Party is based on social security
lapucelle
Jul 2018
#55
exactly, with that one can say Republicans are socialists because they support spending on military
JI7
Jul 2018
#59
The party should not endorse in a Dem vs Dem contest, but I'm tempted to vote for DeLeon
RandySF
Jul 2018
#14
That was a mistake. She will probably still win, although by a more narrow margin.
SunSeeker
Jul 2018
#20
From July 5th: Feinstein won't seek California Democratic Party endorsement
PoliticAverse
Jul 2018
#72
I'm pretty old, but 85? Six more years? I have to question some of her motivation.
TryLogic
Jul 2018
#75
The California senate primary was back in June. This endorsement is for the actual election...
PoliticAverse
Jul 2018
#85
Agreed. And a younger candidate gets his name out there and the experience of the campaign
Arazi
Jul 2018
#94
When Senator Feinstein said Trump could be a good president I was apoplectic
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2018
#86
I love Feinstein, but the Senate seat is six years... she is 85.... just a thought.
secondwind
Jul 2018
#93
How about, we vote out anyone who has a net worth of more than $100k? They don't seem to understand
Meadowoak
Jul 2018
#102
Good that they work together- they are both Ds and win/lose we need them UNITED.
Sunlei
Jul 2018
#104