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2016 Postmortem

LisaM

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1. I think we make a big mistake if we abandon centrist Dems

Reply to Fast Walker 52 (Original post)

Thu Dec 29, 2016, 06:29 PM

Dec 2016

We really are stronger together. I think Hillary is actually pretty progressive, but she understands centrist Dems, and has no wish to alienate them. Her seeking common ground with others is a big plus; it was treated as a negative.

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One unexpected result of the 2016 presidential election ... [View all] Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 OP

I think we make a big mistake if we abandon centrist Dems LisaM Dec 2016 #1

I think it's truly sad how Hillary and her politics were under-appreciated by those on the left Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #3

Indon't think we should be excluding anyone unless we simply have to. I'll take dionysus Dec 2016 #9

My eyes have been opened as well. boston bean Dec 2016 #2

thanks Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #4

+1 nt iluvtennis Dec 2016 #8

It is clearer for me too. Good post. AgadorSparticus Dec 2016 #5

the problem with "the left" is many are actually conpsiracy theorists and not really about JI7 Dec 2016 #6

yes-- I have been taken aback by the extent of political conspiracy theories Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #11

I tend to be more lefty about regional elections in CA Starry Messenger Dec 2016 #7

that sounds like a good strategy... I think our number 1 goal has to be defeating the GOP Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #12

There are some good alternative journalists out there. Willie Pep Dec 2016 #10

exactly-- well said. Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #13