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In reply to the discussion: Jasmine Crockett for DNC Chair [View all]YodaMom2
(180 posts)57. Perhaps you might want to re-read what I wrote.
I did not trash him, not even a little. I opined that much of what were seeing electorally is a reaction against the current regime, and that whoever sits in the DNC chair may not play that significant a role.
Opinion. Perhaps. Might. May. These are not words of judgment, but of speculation, conjecture. And Ive never once blamed Martin for any (recently, rare) Democratic electoral disappointments. That said, Democrats have been fielding some impressive candidates, and for that Martin deserves kudos. But as I said in my initial post, Im not entirely sure that is THE reason Ds are doing so well recently. Again, merely an opinion, not a judgement. Please dont take it personally.
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Yep, such an utter failure that Democrats have flipped around 30 seats through special
Wiz Imp
12 hrs ago
#37
Isn't that convenient. He gets no credit for winning but would get trashed for losing.
Wiz Imp
12 hrs ago
#50
Where did I say you trashed him? The poster I originally responded to absolutely
Wiz Imp
11 hrs ago
#63
I don't have an opinion on the job he has done - we have flipped a lot of seats. My question is how often does the DNC
33taw
11 hrs ago
#60
But fighting loudly isn't the DNC's job. Fundraising and organizing is its job.
Ocelot II
13 hrs ago
#27
If you want to her to run as an "issue" candidate as a path to an alternative role, then lead with that.
themaguffin
13 hrs ago
#32
It is not Jasmine Crockett's job to do outreach to Black women for Democrats.
Quiet Em
12 hrs ago
#41