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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

aspirant

(3,533 posts) Thu May 7, 2015, 10:28 AM May 2015

The focus

Since the Sanders Group is all about the election of Bernie, why not concentrate on the Populist down ticket races here.

Senate, House, Governor, Mayor, etc all these need Populist attention, organizing and support.

Grass Roots could easily intertwine on all races up to the President.

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The focus (Original Post) aspirant May 2015 OP

Great, but I have no problem with people posting about any populist here, either. merrily May 2015 #1

I agree aspirant May 2015 #2

I'm all for populist energy. merrily May 2015 #3

The overlap provides mutual support. You can bet that Bernie supporters are all in on populism. L0oniX May 2015 #4

I think that's a good idea. We will need a good Populist Congress so that Bernie will have sabrina 1 May 2015 #5

merrily

(45,251 posts)

1. Great, but I have no problem with people posting about any populist here, either.

Reply to aspirant (Original post)

Thu May 7, 2015, 10:41 AM

May 2015

There is overlap, but it does not especially trouble me.

aspirant

(3,533 posts)

2. I agree

Reply to merrily (Reply #1)

Thu May 7, 2015, 10:44 AM

May 2015

Just think it could add energy this group

merrily

(45,251 posts)

3. I'm all for populist energy.

Reply to aspirant (Reply #2)

Thu May 7, 2015, 10:48 AM

May 2015

L0oniX

(31,493 posts)

4. The overlap provides mutual support. You can bet that Bernie supporters are all in on populism.

Reply to aspirant (Original post)

Thu May 7, 2015, 10:49 AM

May 2015

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)

5. I think that's a good idea. We will need a good Populist Congress so that Bernie will have

Reply to aspirant (Original post)

Sat May 9, 2015, 12:55 AM

May 2015

support for his policies.

Maybe we could start finding out what seats are up for election in the Senate and Congress.

I think that people who vote for Bernie will also vote for the best Congressional candidates, but they need to know who they are.

So yes, we should not overlook those races by any means.

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