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Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 12:24 PM Feb 2016

Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida - Endorses SANDERS! AND BY MAJORITY OF MEMBERS!

http://floridapolitics.com/archives/202372-democratic-progressive-caucus-of-florida-endorses-bernie-sanders

“Throughout his political career as well as his presidential campaign, Bernie Sanders has proved to be a bold progressive who is ready to fight for the values that DPCF members hold dear,” said Susan Smith, president of the caucus. “Like our membership, Bernie views the problems of income inequality, institutional racism and money in politics as structural issues that must be addressed for real change to occur.”


And I love this:
The Progressive Caucus upset some Florida Democrats last year when they came out in opposition to Congressman Patrick Murphy’s U.S. Senate bid. It led one prominent Democrat to attempt to “decertify” the group.

Yup - that's what the establishment Dems do to people who disagree with their choices.
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Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida - Endorses SANDERS! AND BY MAJORITY OF MEMBERS! (Original Post) Nanjeanne Feb 2016 OP
More Info From Dem Progressive Caucus of Florida Nanjeanne Feb 2016 #1
Are You A Member Too??? n/t ChiciB1 Feb 2016 #27
No. I don't live in Florida. Nanjeanne Feb 2016 #29
OK, Was Just Wondering... n/t ChiciB1 Feb 2016 #34
great! kgnu_fan Feb 2016 #2
K&R Segami Feb 2016 #3
Oh no Florida! You don't like me? cascadiance Feb 2016 #4
NO - WE - DON'T! We Want Tim Canova To Kick Your ChiciB1 Feb 2016 #28
Such fantastic news!!! RiverLover Feb 2016 #5
We deserve to know what you told the Wall Street banks for all of that money. Dustlawyer Feb 2016 #6
tweet them love. this is why he will win. take that schultz. lol! roguevalley Feb 2016 #7
He's the only Progressive in the race... AzDar Feb 2016 #8
Fabuloso! And support FL Prog. Candidate TIM CANOVA (D) who's appalachiablue Feb 2016 #9
I'm with you, TY, appalachiablue! We are loving Tim Canova, more & more, mother earth Feb 2016 #13
Glad to hear that! Enuff of centrist pols, the lot of them that have so damaged FL. appalachiablue Feb 2016 #14
I've donated to his campaign! Go Tim! Nanjeanne Feb 2016 #19
Terrific- appalachiablue Feb 2016 #22
K & R! TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #10
Here you go...yes centrist FL Dems called for the group to go. madfloridian Feb 2016 #11
I Found A Great Article On Alan Grayson On Our Caucus FB Page About ChiciB1 Feb 2016 #31
Bernie is the only true progressive Don Draper Feb 2016 #12
Good news..thank you. n/t Jefferson23 Feb 2016 #15
K & R John Poet Feb 2016 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author lark Feb 2016 #17
Her reactions to her supposed wins PatrynXX Feb 2016 #18
Here it is AGAIN. When the membership votes Bernie wins Ferd Berfel Feb 2016 #20
Smart people in that Florida Progressive caucus. democrank Feb 2016 #21
Is this the first big state where the Democrats officially endorse Sanders? Hope there will be Cal33 Feb 2016 #23
It's NOT State Democrats Endorsing... They're Local Chapters From Various Counties... ChiciB1 Feb 2016 #33
Thanks for the info. I wish you all the best. Cal33 Feb 2016 #35
Huge and needed boost woo hoo! ALBliberal Feb 2016 #24
K&R liberal_at_heart Feb 2016 #25
YES! I Voted For Him... Was Waiting For Results AND Got ChiciB1 Feb 2016 #26
Clinton if she wins in the convention........................... turbinetree Feb 2016 #30
Excellent. nt mariawr Feb 2016 #32
The bigger picture strongly suggests Sanders as our better choice Babel_17 Feb 2016 #36
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2016 #37

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)
1. More Info From Dem Progressive Caucus of Florida
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 12:40 PM
Feb 2016
Sanders captures supermajority for endorsement by
Florida's Democratic Progressive Caucus

Tampa, FL - Today, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) announced its endorsement of Bernie Sanders for President in the 2016 race for the Democratic Party's nomination. Sanders earned the endorsement after receiving a supermajority of the membership's vote.

Statement from Susan Smith, Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida's President, on today's endorsement of Bernie Sanders for President:

"Throughout his political career as well as his presidential campaign, Bernie Sanders has proven to be a bold progressive who is ready to fight for the values that DPCF members hold dear. Like our membership, Bernie views the problems of income inequality, institutional racism and money in politics as structural issues that must be addressed for real change to occur.
With today's endorsement, the DPCF is joining Bernie's political revolution by working to win the presidency as well as down-ballot races throughout Florida in 2016.

We are committed to running a 100% positive campaign in support of Bernie Sanders, and when the primary race is over, we will work our hardest to be sure that the Democratic nominee wins the White House in November."
The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida is a chartered caucus of the Florida Democratic Party.

ChiciB1

(15,435 posts)
28. NO - WE - DON'T! We Want Tim Canova To Kick Your
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 03:21 PM
Feb 2016

BUTT down the road! Tim needs $$ too, you know HOW Debbie does Debbie stuff!

Dustlawyer

(10,495 posts)
6. We deserve to know what you told the Wall Street banks for all of that money.
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 01:19 PM
Feb 2016

We do not buy your BS excuse that everyone would have to release their transcripts before you release yours. Trust is a big problem with you so here is your opportunity to prove that you did chastise them as you say you did!

appalachiablue

(41,143 posts)
14. Glad to hear that! Enuff of centrist pols, the lot of them that have so damaged FL.
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 02:02 PM
Feb 2016

Here's to brighter, progressive times ahead, coming soon!

ChiciB1

(15,435 posts)
31. I Found A Great Article On Alan Grayson On Our Caucus FB Page About
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 03:33 PM
Feb 2016

Alan Grayson. It has a lot of information about his "Hedge Fund" scandal, that seems isn't a scandal. I'll try to post it, but I KNOW I've seen many attacks about him here at DU. I didn't research it much and thought maybe he went a bit too far, but I'm beginning to think that he's been the target of a lot of smears from those that have attacked our Progressive Caucuses. It didn't take the State Party long to mound their attack for anyone NOT agreeing with the RIGHT leaning Democrats in Tallahassee!

Not good at posting this kind of stuff or I would have already posted MY email about Bernie winning.

Anyway, the article should be read and others can decide what they think.

Response to Nanjeanne (Original post)

PatrynXX

(5,668 posts)
18. Her reactions to her supposed wins
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 02:30 PM
Feb 2016

are most telling. Rather disappointed she's still Race Baiting Just no way she's winning in November with all these insane word punches she's putting out. Republicans will have a field day. Be John Kerry 2004 all over again.

Ferd Berfel

(3,687 posts)
20. Here it is AGAIN. When the membership votes Bernie wins
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 02:41 PM
Feb 2016

WHen the elite vote Hillary wins.

Hillary is only staying close to Bernie because of rigged odd shit occurring in the process



 

Cal33

(7,018 posts)
23. Is this the first big state where the Democrats officially endorse Sanders? Hope there will be
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 02:44 PM
Feb 2016

others soon.

ChiciB1

(15,435 posts)
33. It's NOT State Democrats Endorsing... They're Local Chapters From Various Counties...
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 03:53 PM
Feb 2016

Called the Democratic Progressive Caucus Of Florida (DPCF)
Here's what Section 1 of the Governing Bylaws state:

The purpose of the chapters shall be the same as this caucus, which is to strengthen and maintain a relationship between the progressive community and the Democratic Party, and to promote the continued development and growth of core progressive ideas and principles within the Democratic Party. The caucus may charter local chapters for the purpose of carrying out this purpose and they shall exist solely for that reason.

So it's not THE State Democratic Party... They have fought against us and even tried to basically quash the Chapters. Which they have been unable to do so far.

There are pages of rules and what we support and we pay a $25 yearly dues.

I would LOVE it if it was the State, but WE are fighting to have more of a voice here in Florida.

ChiciB1

(15,435 posts)
26. YES! I Voted For Him... Was Waiting For Results AND Got
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 03:18 PM
Feb 2016

them yesterday! I thought this would be the outcome because most of my group are supporting Bernie, BUT we did have to pledge to support the nominee no matter what! But just having this Caucus formed in the state of Florida and especially a group in my area is YYUUUUUGE! Bernie seems to be very popular here even if I'm biased, but I have seen more Bernie bumper stickers than Hillary. Actually don't think I've ever seen any Hillary ones. That doesn't mean there aren't any, but I'm always looking for ANY bumper stickers.

Loving it... And so happy

turbinetree

(24,703 posts)
30. Clinton if she wins in the convention...........................
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 03:30 PM
Feb 2016

needs Florida, she can't get around that fact, and this endorsement just put that convention into play in my opinion


This is a big news in so many ways



Honk----------------for a political revolution Bernie 2016

Babel_17

(5,400 posts)
36. The bigger picture strongly suggests Sanders as our better choice
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 06:20 PM
Feb 2016

I don't want harmful baggage, and an agenda bent by the weight of big money, to be factors for our candidate.

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