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7. Plenty of progressives

Reply to Bettie (Reply #5)

Tue Jul 22, 2025, 12:47 PM

Jul 22

Would also have no problem pushing out all the centrists. The rub is both sides of the party are quick to label the other as the villains. Mamdani is a good fit for NYC, but a lot of the left chatter I see thinking that's the way we need to run everywhere is nuts. His coalition isn't gonna win in swing districts, just like those more moderate voices wouldn't play as well in a liberal enclave like NYC.

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I rarely rant, but my party's reaction to Zohran Mamdani has struck a nerve. [View all] pat_k Jul 22 OP

We need to recognize that there isn't a one-size-fits-all Dem candidate. Phoenix61 Jul 22 #1

We the People Kid Berwyn Jul 22 #2

Much appreciated! pat_k Jul 22 #12

A very fine rant indeed. Thank you. Autumn Jul 22 #3

The alleged "BIG TENT" party Conjuay Jul 22 #4

And a big door to push people out Bettie Jul 22 #5

Plenty of progressives ITAL Jul 22 #7

The right never speaks moderation Bettie Jul 22 #8

And this sort of circular firing squad mentality pat_k Jul 22 #11

Instead of picking on candidates, the party should work on clarifying *what* we believe in, Alice B. Jul 22 #6

You are correct. republianmushroom Jul 22 #9

Well said Iris Jul 22 #10

The Democratic Party isn't """freaking out""" over Mamdani. W_HAMILTON Jul 22 #13

Two Dems looking to run against him as Independents pat_k Jul 22 #14

List the elected Democrats that have come out in favor of Adams/Cuomo over Mamdani. W_HAMILTON Jul 22 #16

A quick query... pat_k Jul 22 #17

I don't trust AI, but even if I were, your AI list consists of ONE elected Democrat? A state senator at that? W_HAMILTON Jul 23 #19

Your using reason and logic that the OP is conveniently leaving out facts. rogue emissary Jul 22 #15

We've become so corporate owned that a person who has basic FDR policies is a pariah. BlueTsunami2018 Jul 22 #18