Which Democratic Group represents you the most?

WhoCountsTheVotes

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Fri Nov-14-03 12:06 PM
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Poll question: Which Democratic Group represents you the most?

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WhoCountsTheVotes

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Fri Nov-14-03 12:14 PM
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1. Did I forget any?

I think these are the powerhouses.

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blindpig

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Fri Nov-14-03 12:47 PM
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8. LCV n/t

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ShimokitaJer

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Fri Nov-14-03 12:19 PM
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2. Do MoveOn, TrueMajority, etc. count? -nt-

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BurtWorm

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Fri Nov-14-03 12:25 PM
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3. Good question.

Those are my kind of Democrats.

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WhoCountsTheVotes

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Fri Nov-14-03 02:03 PM
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12. well, they are relatively new

All the groups I listed are old-line traditional Democratic orgs, but it sure looks like online groups like MoveOn and TM are going to be a big deal in the near future.

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ShimokitaJer

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Fri Nov-14-03 02:06 PM
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14. I see them more as "oversight" groups

I agree that they will become more and more important, but probably less and less "Democrat" as time goes on. If we regain either the white house or the Senate, I'm sure these kind of organizations would still act as watchdogs against government excess.

If they'd been in place during the Clinton administration, for example, I'm sure they would have taken issue with NAFTA, the WTO, etc.

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WhoCountsTheVotes

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Fri Nov-14-03 03:20 PM
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20. I hope so

That's something I fear, we get a Democrat in office and everyone goes to sleep and pretends everything's okay. If they can be effective watchdogs, I'm all for it.

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HawkerHurricane

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Fri Nov-14-03 12:25 PM
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4. Why, none of them!

The only group I agree with all the time is Me, Myself and I!

However, I do agree with all of those groups most of the time. And I've put my money down for 3 of them.

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MercutioATC

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Fri Nov-14-03 12:41 PM
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5. Actually, these aren't "Democratic groups"...

they're groups that usually support Democrats. I know plenty of AFL-CIO members who are Republicans (don't ask me why). It's like saying the NRA is a "Republican group". They're not, although many of their members are Republicans.

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RandomUser

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Fri Nov-14-03 12:43 PM
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7. Agreed

These groups are not "Democratic groups" but rather special interest groups. Their interest often align with Democrats, but not always. For instance, lots of labor unions endorsed Pataki and helped to get him re-elected.

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WhoCountsTheVotes

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Fri Nov-14-03 02:06 PM
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15. they are NOT "special interest" groups

Sorry, this is my pet peeve. "Special Interests" means corporate and monied interests, and always has. In the 1970s and 1980s the Republicans tried to redefine the term "special interests" to mean social groups and movements.

True, these aren't "Democratic" organizations, but they are all powerhouses in the Democratic party, and not so in the GOP.

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ShimokitaJer

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Fri Nov-14-03 02:28 PM
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16. I would call them special interests

Although I agree with their goals, their activity is the same as any other lobby. They are attempting to use money and influence in order to create a certain desired legislative effect.

If the NRA or AAA are special interests, I think we'd have to include these groups as well.

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WhoCountsTheVotes

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Fri Nov-14-03 03:17 PM
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19. if you choose to use that definition, sure

I wouldn't call the NRA and the AAA "special interest groups" either, except as far as they represent manufacturer's interests. "Special interests" always meant groups who have a financial stake in specific policies, as opposed to a social interest. Perhaps keeping the term strictly defined to that is a losing (or lost) battle...

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jody

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Fri Nov-14-03 12:42 PM
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6. No single group, I routinely contribute to all and I'm a member of 4 eom

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bushisanidiot

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Fri Nov-14-03 12:48 PM
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9. People For The American Way?

n/t

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mlawson

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Fri Nov-14-03 05:43 PM
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21. Ah, that would be mine!! n/t

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robcon

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Fri Nov-14-03 01:11 PM
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10. How about the DLC?

How could you miss that organization?

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tokenlib

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Fri Nov-14-03 01:13 PM
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11. I like all these groups.. Now why didn't you make ...

..the choice between the DLC and Americans for Democratic Action. That would have been interesting. It is always good to have another chance to slam the Democrats for the Leisure Class.

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Kolesar

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Fri Nov-14-03 02:05 PM
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13. Um, there actually are Republicans in the Sierra Club

Don't miss that point. They are voters who could be persuaded to vote against Bush next November. They are the elusive "Swing Voters".

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Catt03

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Fri Nov-14-03 02:34 PM
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17. MoveOn .Org

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JohnKleeb

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Fri Nov-14-03 02:47 PM
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18. I am not voting because

I am not :).

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