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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

Cosmic Kitten

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8. It seems to be less and less about party distinction than economics

Reply to RiverLover (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2015, 11:35 AM

Mar 2015

The traditional left-right, Democrat-republican
division seems to have blurred to the point that
it's now predominantly about inner-outer party,
or up-down economics?

Considering the role campaign cash plays in elections
maybe it's worth reconsidering the role big donors play?

Is it the donations, or the fealty that the money buys?
Can candidates accept donations without selling their soul?

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Progressives vs. Republicans and Democrats [View all] RiverLover Mar 2015 OP

I've been watching that dog and pony show for years. Fuddnik Mar 2015 #1

In my case, I'm late to the party. RiverLover Mar 2015 #3

as is well documented, the party big shots supported anti-healthcare incumbent Blanche Lincoln Doctor_J Mar 2015 #5

Conservatives know that lower turnout helps the Republicans. stillwaiting Mar 2015 #7

Kicked and recommended a brazillion times. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #2

K&R nt LiberalElite Mar 2015 #4

DU member RC explained this graphically ... Scuba Mar 2015 #6

It seems to be less and less about party distinction than economics Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #8

Can they? Sure, but in practice folks like return on their investment and if you don't stay bought TheKentuckian Mar 2015 #9