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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

silverweb

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4. I won't sign pledges, either.

Reply to RiverLover (Original post)

Sat May 9, 2015, 03:32 PM

May 2015

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]There has been maybe one exception.

While I'll indicate my strong support of a proposal, policy, or whatever in other ways, it's the reTHUGs who require "pledges" and then use them as political weapons.

Rescind the "pledge" aspect of the plan, Mayor, and you'll have a lot more open support for your terrific plan!

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De Blasio’s National “Contract With America” Strategy Leaks [View all] RiverLover May 2015 OP

I actually don't blame them for not signing yeoman6987 May 2015 #1

I agree, its very Newt Gringrichy. But I'm so glad this will get national attention. RiverLover May 2015 #3

He probably should just have asked for support. He has some great ideas sabrina 1 May 2015 #5

Signing pledges is a bit GOPish. leftofcool May 2015 #2

I won't sign pledges, either. silverweb May 2015 #4

I'm open to the idea of getting politicians to sign progressive policy pledges. Cheese Sandwich May 2015 #6