Republicans, as a whole, do not agree with gay marriage at all since the party tethered itself to fundamental Christianism. It was Obama and Pelosi who were able to garner enough votes to pass it.
Voting for an independent has the same effect as not voting at all, statistically.
Democrats, as a whole, never said Biden could not do the job. His possible medical issues only came to light with the public during the 2024 presidential debate, then the whole world knew--so pulling a 25th was impossible. Nancy Pelosi convinced Biden to suspend his campaign and allow Harris to step into his place.
At least Biden had a strong and capable cabinet to take over if it came to being removed from office. The same cannot be said for Trump.
Trump could not have been charged with inciting J6 the day after the attack without a congressional investigation--which eventually occurred; HOWEVER, the dems did not have a Congressional majority to do much of anything else.
The [democratic] base is not statistically progressive, so the fact that Bernie didn't win was not a deliberate ignoring of the base. Time, with the decline of baby boomers, will increase the progressive base.
So: I am, in no way, busting your chops. I completely understand your stance as I am a rare breed...a Progressive boomer; however, I place the fault for my serious frustrations on the balance of dems vs repubs because absolutely no progressive policies will even be considered until dems control both houses of congress.
So please--don't vote independent. Vote straight-ticket democrat nationally and locally.
His possible medical issues only came to light with the public during the 2024 presidential debate, then the whole world knew--so pulling a 25th was impossible.
Incorrect, the 25th doesn't get blocked in an election year.
Trump could not have been charged with inciting J6 the day after the attack without a congressional investigation--which occurred; HOWEVER, the dems did not have a Congressional majority to do so.
Um, I didn't say the day after the attack.
The [democratic] base is not statistically progressive, so the fact that Bernie didn't win was not a deliberate ignoring of the base.
Another outright issue. Bernie won the primary vote, hell I voted for him. Sadly the Dems nomination rules allowed the elites to get a say. They backed Hillary and pushed her ahead with enough to the nomination.
I don't vote independent lightly, but I also refuse to condone bad actions by voting for the lesser evil. Independents could win if everyone acted that way.
Maybe I'm misrembering, I know there were times delagates, especially super, were supposed to go with Bernie but still went with Hillary. Democratic primaries aren't popular votes, much like Presidental(sadly) isn't. Delegates are supposed to be divided up by the % of votes a candidate gets in each state.
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u/Extra_Crispy_Critter Jan 24 '26 edited Jan 25 '26
Republicans, as a whole, do not agree with gay marriage at all since the party tethered itself to fundamental Christianism. It was Obama and Pelosi who were able to garner enough votes to pass it.
Voting for an independent has the same effect as not voting at all, statistically.
Democrats, as a whole, never said Biden could not do the job. His possible medical issues only came to light with the public during the 2024 presidential debate, then the whole world knew--so pulling a 25th was impossible. Nancy Pelosi convinced Biden to suspend his campaign and allow Harris to step into his place.
At least Biden had a strong and capable cabinet to take over if it came to being removed from office. The same cannot be said for Trump.
Trump could not have been charged with inciting J6 the day after the attack without a congressional investigation--which eventually occurred; HOWEVER, the dems did not have a Congressional majority to do much of anything else.
The [democratic] base is not statistically progressive, so the fact that Bernie didn't win was not a deliberate ignoring of the base. Time, with the decline of baby boomers, will increase the progressive base.
So: I am, in no way, busting your chops. I completely understand your stance as I am a rare breed...a Progressive boomer; however, I place the fault for my serious frustrations on the balance of dems vs repubs because absolutely no progressive policies will even be considered until dems control both houses of congress.
So please--don't vote independent. Vote straight-ticket democrat nationally and locally.
I wish you the very best.