Tell us which of Agolf Twitler's ideas were "great," in your opinion.

as a Democrat.

Do we have to keep West Virginia as a State?

and the stakes are just too high

Are you that politically naive not appreciate that the only way we can at least slow down this insanity is by at least taking back one or both of the Houses.

It is the majority in the House and the Senate that set the agenda.

I am not trying to be patronizing, but West Virginia not a liberal mecca, and if that is going to happen it will take years to be realized.

If there is a chance to replace a republican from that district with a Democrat, that is paramount at this time.

In 2016 some folks refused to vote for the Democratic nominee by either voting third party or not voting. Not only did that give us trump, but every Democratic running for Senate in those critical swing states lost to the establishment, incumbent, republican, and those Democrats running for the Senate were liberal by any standard.

Not voting or voting third party is the same thing as voting republican

What good is a Democrat if he acts and votes like a republican, and even says he does/is? That was my point. Don't get TOO far out over your skis.

When they count how many Democrats and how many GOPee-ers there are, he will be counted as a Democrat. If there are more Democrats than GOPee-ers then we gain control of all the committes, Speakership etc.

To control the House. Better this lady by a WV mile vs a pub.

If we win, we'll be in charge of all the committees. Imagine all of the very valid investigations and hearings that we will be conducting into illegal, unethical or just plain stupid political appointees. We will make their lives hell and gum up the works for the duration (should Mueller not act first) of trump's presidency.

Having a Dem in place of Nunes and Gowdy would be great.

So you’re telling me; Sanders runs as an Independent and gets crucified regardless of the fact that he’s had a propulsion agenda his entire career; yet thus jag off votes for Trump and gets a pass “because we need the seats!”

Is this fk’n serious?

only for the reason to have the majority in the House.

It isn't for his f**king support, it is only so the Democrats can set the agenda. The majority in the respective houses set the agenda.

This doesn't even apply to Sanders. Sanders aligns with the Democrats, and Vermont is a blue state. West Virginia is as red as they come. As of right now, it is either going to be the right wing asshole who has assumed the D label or the rightwing asshole who has assumed the R label. That is the choice right now in that district in West Virginia

It isn't because I want him, it is because it is either going to be him or a republican, and every D head count matters in the House in order to have the majority.

If you don't grasp the point I am making then that is the way it is

Read anyone on DU say they prefer a Republican to Sanders.

I can’t stand the guy. But compared to ANY republican I love the hell out of him.

Run as a repub you coward.

I agree he is being politically expedient but he certainly isnt a coward

I'm not sure whether the article means he voted for Trump in the primary or the general election or both, but I question the judgment and intelligence of anyone who thinks Trump is qualified for ANY sort of political office.

Get this moronic fuckwit out and find a real Democrat.

if it quacks like a duck...

Because that does happen.

Just saying.

The D party should expel DINOS just like they do I's if they don't tote the line.

previous party identification, and that still has not changed.

The Democratic party also does not expel anyone who wants to align themselves with the Democratic party no matter what their party affiliation.

What I believe you are referring to is the rule that if a person wants to be nominated as a Democratic candidate for President, he must identify as a Democrat, and that is essentially the way it always was, and the way it was in 2016, and that is what the nominees in 2016 who were running for the Democratic nomination did, they registered as Democrats, regardless of there previous affiliation.

He was in the thick of the teacher strike supporting them and they loved him.

to say he regretted voting for Trump.

Is Ojeda going to switch back after using the Democratic Party machinery and money to get elected?

At least Manchin supported Hillary and has a clear history being with the Democratic Party.

He serves as Dem in the state senate.

He’s pro union, anti Big Pharma, pro legalization/ prison reform. He stood with the teachers/service personnel during the strike and stands up for what he believes in. He’s the real deal and is the type of candidate that can win in many of the current Red states. For those that say we should just get rid of WV- that’s the kind of elitist nonsense that gets so many turned against the party. Anthony Bourdain did an excellent episode in WV earlier this year. I’d suggest you all watch it.

[link:https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6irszo|

He was never a vocal Trump supporter EVER. He just claims he supported him in 2016 and it was after the election. West Virginia loves Trump more than any other state.

Him or a republican. Kind of puts things in a fresh prospective.

And he supports many core Democratic issues and groups like unions and teachers.