Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: NYC council member [Chi Osse] prepares Democratic primary challenge against Hakeem Jeffries [View all]
Jbraybarten
(136 posts)65. "bAcK aT yOu" Not a "pUrItY gAmE." No need to add straw men. Oof.
FFS.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
80 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
NYC council member [Chi Osse] prepares Democratic primary challenge against Hakeem Jeffries [View all]
GJGCA
23 hrs ago
OP
I will keep an eye on this guy he seems to be sharp. We need new blood if we are to do
Autumn
22 hrs ago
#3
Dude's a 27 year old college drop out. Not much of a threat. Give him his 15 minutes of "fame."
PeaceWave
1 hr ago
#72
It might be stupid to you but not to others. Dems can do more than one thing at a time.
Autumn
21 hrs ago
#13
We have spent years " attacking Republicans" and keeping some people in office "for their wisdom."
Autumn
20 hrs ago
#20
What amusing is you post to me and insult me but expect me to believe your not talking about me ?
Autumn
18 hrs ago
#25
I have no such expectation that you will believe a conversation with you is not also about you.
QueerDuck
9 hrs ago
#42
And we, thankfully, don't live in a system where pointing out the stupidity of such vanities...
QueerDuck
1 hr ago
#69
Y'know, that's one of the reasons we have primary elections instead of nominating committees
Seeking Serenity
55 min ago
#78
We can... it's just stupid to do so. Attack and smear the ones who deserve it (the GOP) not Democrats.
QueerDuck
1 hr ago
#73
I don't have a clue. I think primaries are very healthy for our system. Had we had one perhaps
Autumn
18 hrs ago
#34
I'm about 75% sure we wouldnt. But they wouldve had to have been straight with us
Callie1979
9 hrs ago
#46
A Primary is not an attack. A Primary is how Democracy works. Too bad some don't understand that. Weird.
Scrivener7
18 hrs ago
#31
Similarly, the idea that anyone thinks its worthwhile to WASTE money challenging a popular incumbent...
QueerDuck
4 hrs ago
#60
If you don't like the way the American system works, I don't know what to tell you.
Scrivener7
1 hr ago
#76
Wait, Jeffries (or others) is ordained? Nobody has the right to run? WTF. Weird indeed.
Jbraybarten
6 hrs ago
#49
Whataboutism is a rhetorical tactic used to deflect criticism by responding with a counter-accusation...
QueerDuck
8 hrs ago
#47
I understood the poster's statement as a general opposition to any incumbent facing a primary challenge
MichMan
7 hrs ago
#48
No, you got called out. Is it ok to run against incumbents or not. Period. FFS.
Jbraybarten
6 hrs ago
#51
NY-08: Against Mamdani's Wishes, Gen Z Councilman Plans to Challenge Jeffries
Celerity
22 hrs ago
#9
I think Mamdani is hoping for an endorsement from Jefferies. I don't think he needs it. nt
Autumn
22 hrs ago
#10
Pelosi was a great Speaker, she picked and mentored Jefferies, it is a stupid idea to vote out Jefferies.
dem4decades
18 hrs ago
#29