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In reply to the discussion: I am no longer a Democrat. [View all]Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)The problem is that The Party will not allow the primary process to play itself out. They interfere, supporting one primary candidate with their money and connections over another Democratic candidate. If a primary candidate is viewed as too liberal, they've been known to send in another, shall we say, more pliable candidate, to run against the progressive candidate. If there is any question about this, please see what they did to Howard Dean in 2004, it's a classic example, though they've pulled this stuff in several Congressional and Senate races as well.
As for Hillary, the Party Bosses didn't care who won: Hillary, Obama or Edwards -- they were all the same corporate-friendly candidate. They always hedge their bets and ensure there are at least 2 or 3 leading Third-Way candidates in the race while ACTIVELY marginalizing anyone left of center (see Kucinich).
The party will never budge until they understand they cannot continue to throw the Left under the bus. We're activists, we keep informed and we're willing to vote with our feet if given no other choice.