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What distinguishes a "moderate" Democrat in Congress?
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:05 am
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:05 am
The new narrative seems to be that if the democrats simply run "moderates" in House and Senate races that they may be able to take back Congress. What are these "moderates" positioning themselves as once they get elected, such that I will be able to see them as distinguishable from the more liberal Democrats?
Are any of them pushing for a different direction of the party once they get elected? If so, on what issues in particular?
Are any of them pushing for a different direction of the party once they get elected? If so, on what issues in particular?
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Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:07 am to Y.A. Tittle
Moderate dems dont exist
They may position themselves as moderates but they wont vote that way
They may position themselves as moderates but they wont vote that way
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:07 am to Y.A. Tittle
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What are these "moderates" positioning themselves as once they get elected, such that I will be able to see them as distinguishable from the more liberal Democrats?
i think one key area will be gun control
abortion used to be a big one but i don't know anymore
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:07 am to Y.A. Tittle
There's no such thing as a moderate Democrat.
This ain't 1990 baw.
This ain't 1990 baw.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:08 am to Y.A. Tittle
We'll see with Conor Lamb.
He's a Marine that is against the assault weapons ban, supports the TRUMP tax cut, steel tariffs, and stronger penalties for heroin dealers.
If more rust belt Democrats actually were what Lamb says he is, Trump wouldn't have ever had a shot.
He's a Marine that is against the assault weapons ban, supports the TRUMP tax cut, steel tariffs, and stronger penalties for heroin dealers.
If more rust belt Democrats actually were what Lamb says he is, Trump wouldn't have ever had a shot.
This post was edited on 3/14/18 at 9:10 am
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:09 am to Y.A. Tittle
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What are these "moderates" positioning themselves as once they get elected, such that I will be able to see them as distinguishable from the more liberal Democrats?
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:09 am to Y.A. Tittle
They are just being moderate to get in there.
If the Dems regain control before the swamp is drained, the pendulum is going to swing so far left in this country that it will not be recognizable. They will never let another Trump happen.
If the Dems regain control before the swamp is drained, the pendulum is going to swing so far left in this country that it will not be recognizable. They will never let another Trump happen.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:12 am to Y.A. Tittle
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What distinguishes a "moderate" Democrat in Congress?
They are the ones who talk like they are willing to buck the party line, but then always vote the party line anyway.....you know...con men and con women. Thats why it's called CONgress.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:16 am to Y.A. Tittle
I’m not quite sure. From all accounts Doug Jones was a “moderate”. He was a No on tax cuts and he’s pro-choice. Maybe he’s somewhat pro second amendment, with more restrictions on certain guns. He also supported Obamacare and would most likely vote for universal healthcare.
He doesn’t seem moderate in the least bit to me but apparently to Dems on this board he’s “moderate”.
He doesn’t seem moderate in the least bit to me but apparently to Dems on this board he’s “moderate”.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:19 am to Y.A. Tittle
Whether they eat the aborted fetus or simply respectfully dispose of it after.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:20 am to dewster
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He's a Marine that is against the assault weapons ban, supports the TRUMP tax cut, steel tariffs, and stronger penalties for heroin dealers.
If more rust belt Democrats actually were what Lamb says he is, Trump wouldn't have ever had a shot.
Yeah, the lesson I see them taking isn't be more "moderate" but run people who can win in a district. He had the more traditional conservative views on guns, union appeal on the tax cuts and tariffs, and backs things like the ACA and your typical "SS and Medicare are the tits" Dems love.
Seems like a decent fit for his part of the world. Would get him primaried in Berkeley.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:21 am to Duke
well that's a shift for the DEMs who, as of last year, were running pretty liberal guys in red areas (see: GA special election)
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:24 am to Y.A. Tittle
It's already been said by others. They lie about being centrist/moderate on certain issues, then vote lockstep far-left as soon as their sworn in. It's a good strategy for Dems, Im not sure why certain folks are stupid enough to fall for it. Tgis Lamb guy, like Doug Jones will vote how Schumer/Pelosi/special interests tell them to vote.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:28 am to Y.A. Tittle
A moderate democrat only kills babies before they come out
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:28 am to Cosmo
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Moderate dems dont exist
They may position themselves as moderates but they wont vote that way
I wonder how it is that moderate dems don't exist, but that the Republican party seems rife with moderate, sell-out, cuck RINOs?
Hmmm
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:30 am to SlowFlowPro
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well that's a shift for the DEMs who, as of last year, were running pretty liberal guys in red areas (see: GA special election)
As crazy as it sounds, maybe the Dems actually paid attention to what the feedback loop was telling them.
This "run your district" talking point was all over CNN last night and I heard the crew on CBS This Morning saying the same thing. Which would mean they've learned the right lessons if they can follow through.
Which it's the Democrats, so it's just as likely they won't.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:30 am to BigJim
Imagine if all Repubs were all in on a conservative agenda like Dems are all in on a Marxist agenda. We might actually stand a chance.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:31 am to Y.A. Tittle
They will be like Manchin, Jones, Tester, Donnelly, Mckascill, etc....... talk like a moderate but vote like a liberal
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:31 am to Y.A. Tittle
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Are any of them pushing for a different direction of the party once they get elected?
Absolutely, get out of the ditch and back to the middle of the road.
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what issues in particular?
Get away from or at least walk back identity politics. Common sense on guns, calls for an outright ban scares voters.
keep recruiting and running candidates that look right, no more blue haired lesbian transsexual vegan candidates. We are doing a good job of identifying good candidates that have military backgrounds and that is a winner with moderate voters.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:32 am to Y.A. Tittle
A moderate Dem is a silent Dem bc they don't agree with the socialist BS
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