Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

malthaussen

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29. You must forget the Reagan ads in 1980...

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 11:30 AM

Apr 2015

... that claimed a vote for Carter was a vote for nuclear war. Do you really think Walker has a hope in hell of election? That would assign to the Koch brothers influence even their money would have a hard time buying. As I recall, early in the last election every new Republican nominee took first place in the polls after his announcement, but Romney was chosen anyway. I am thinking much the same thing will happen with Walker, who does not have the kind of national rep a presidential nominee needs. Much of course can still happen. Much as I dislike Hillary, though, I think it is hyperbole to declare that nominating her will ensure a GOP victory. Especially when the statement is made in April of 2015.

As for Gasland, so far as a quick survey of Google can reveal, the State Department endorsed the film. It doesn't much matter if they did or not, so long as they ignore the message.

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A Hillary Clinton Coronation Will Pave the Way for a Scott Walker Presidency [View all] eridani Apr 2015 OP

I was unaware there were corporate taxes left to cut Scootaloo Apr 2015 #1

Bailouts. Lots and lots of subsidy from the public purse Demeter Apr 2015 #11

Maybe they want to be paid for just existing too. L0oniX Apr 2015 #21

I think WalMart has managed that. merrily Apr 2015 #30

That's what the TPP's for. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #22

Didn't GE get a tax refund recently? CrispyQ Apr 2015 #26

Perhaps it'll be something on the lines of obliging the taxpayer to do the cleanups. delrem Apr 2015 #68

Old news... jomin41 Apr 2015 #2

DUzy! CrispyQ Apr 2015 #27

When was the speech? marym625 Apr 2015 #3

2013--there's a post in GD with quotes. n/t eridani Apr 2015 #4

ok. thanks marym625 Apr 2015 #5

Unfortunately, but it very likely Walker will have a great shot at president. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #6

I'm afraid that I have to agree with you... elzenmahn Apr 2015 #7

That guy is not to be underestimated - TBF Apr 2015 #9

I agree marym625 Apr 2015 #57

Just under two years out and it feels like we are watching a slow motion train wreck. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #10

Unfortunately, marym625 Apr 2015 #58

Can I take him with some alka seltzer? marym625 Apr 2015 #56

I hope I'm wrong, too! elzenmahn Apr 2015 #60

Most definitely marym625 Apr 2015 #61

But look at the money Romney received marym625 Apr 2015 #55

Barney Frank said tonight on Bravo Clubhouse merrily Apr 2015 #76

I know Dimson had a legacy college education, but it was clear his brain was mush. Re-elected. merrily Apr 2015 #31

part of the plan marym625 Apr 2015 #59

But I'm told if we over look the indiscretion, lack of ethics, elitism and hypocrisy - she can win! whereisjustice Apr 2015 #8

Either way WE lose Demeter Apr 2015 #18

Not only that, but she's the only one who can win the general--and she's sure to win it!!11!! merrily Apr 2015 #32

Come on people, Walker will self-destruct on the campaign trail brush Apr 2015 #12

Hillary is not my first choice.... the_sly_pig Apr 2015 #13

Hillary AND Bill tried to enact Heritage Foundation Care--and failed. merrily Apr 2015 #33

I am surprised... BrainDrain Apr 2015 #14

rilly? mopinko Apr 2015 #20

This is the Populist Reform Group, not GD. merrily Apr 2015 #43

mine was.... BrainDrain Apr 2015 #47

Oh right, because there are no anti-Hillary posts at all on DU Downtown Hound Apr 2015 #48

I don't care how many posts you have that's bs Thekaspervote Apr 2015 #15

Wait weren't the Republicans decrying here for showing Gasland.... Historic NY Apr 2015 #16

Did she remove it? Good that it was made available. But the test of a strong leader is what they do sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #24

And nuclear war, too. malthaussen Apr 2015 #17

We would like to keep this forum focused on the issues. Snide and snark add nothing to real sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #25

You must forget the Reagan ads in 1980... malthaussen Apr 2015 #29

But, but, Hillary's a Progressive! SheilaT Apr 2015 #19

I know three republican women who said they will vote for her. CrispyQ Apr 2015 #28

Very interesting point. SheilaT Apr 2015 #40

Some women are afrain they may not live to see a female President. merrily Apr 2015 #45

If we're the fringe Left aspirant Apr 2015 #23

She isn't. She saw how popular Warren is and tried to sound like Warren. At least for the primary. merrily Apr 2015 #35

Absolutely. She's trying to stake out a "Progressive" stance SheilaT Apr 2015 #41

Restate, sorry aspirant Apr 2015 #42

yeah--are we damn hippie spoilers she rightly ignores, or is she the One True Prog? MisterP Apr 2015 #50

Really? The polls seem to disagree with that assessment. That isn't me pushing one candidate or still_one Apr 2015 #34

And you can't think of a single reason why the polls are that way? merrily Apr 2015 #36

Are the polls inaccurate? still_one Apr 2015 #38

Answering a question with a question? merrily Apr 2015 #39

Ironic since you did the same thing with me first still_one Apr 2015 #46

Untrue. I replied to your STATEMENT with a question and you are still ducking my question. merrily Apr 2015 #53

I was wrong. Sorry for the error. As for the question why I think the polls are a still_one Apr 2015 #63

Polls are aspirant Apr 2015 #44

I don't know about Walker. It will pave the way for more disaffection. merrily Apr 2015 #37

Bullshit. n/t Downtown Hound Apr 2015 #49

Balderdash! longship Apr 2015 #51

I am not so sure about Walker, but watch Rubio, sadoldgirl Apr 2015 #52

Walker is getting Koch Bros. money. Major Hogwash Apr 2015 #54

maybe no . seems wanker said stupid stuff to glen beck and Koch's r backing away dembotoz Apr 2015 #69

Are you missing where the large percentage of liberal Dmocrats like her. HERVEPA Apr 2015 #62

So you are all cheery happy that most people pay little attention to public policy eridani Apr 2015 #64

There is absolutely nothing in my post that says I am happy about that. HERVEPA Apr 2015 #65

The reason that most voters are not like DU is that they don't care that much about public policy eridani Apr 2015 #67

Nope. Never suggested that there were other reasons. HERVEPA Apr 2015 #70

Once again, the field isn't set. And those "liberals" you say favor her are self proclaimed liberal rhett o rick Apr 2015 #66

Thank you for defining liberal. HERVEPA Apr 2015 #71

So if you disagree, go ahead and explain. How would a liberal embrace HRC's rhett o rick Apr 2015 #72

On social issues she has a very liberal record. That's one way. HERVEPA Apr 2015 #73

That doesn't override her hawkish foreign policy record or her close ties to Wall Street. rhett o rick Apr 2015 #74

The banksters think THEY are in the wildnerness? After the trillions they raked in during merrily Apr 2015 #75