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6/24 News Roundup & Open Thread – Dems Push The Party To Focus On Issues & More

The Progressive Wing Posted on June 24, 2017 by LieparDestinJune 24, 2017

After months and months of criticizing those who believe that the 24/7 focus on all things Russia by the Democratic party establishment instead of a substantive discussion of issues that actually touch on everyday lives (healthcare, jobs, clean water, police violence, and the other things that there was a big fight to put into the platform, etc..) the Party finally seems to be learning a little from its most recent losses.

Dems push leaders to talk less about Russia:

Frustrated Democrats hoping to elevate their election fortunes have a resounding message for party leaders: Stop talking so much about Russia.

Democratic leaders have been beating the drum this year over the ongoing probes into the Trump administration’s potential ties to Moscow, taking every opportunity to highlight the saga and forcing floor votes designed to uncover any business dealings the president might have with Russian figures.

But rank-and-file Democrats say the Russia-Trump narrative is simply a non-issue with district voters, who are much more worried about bread-and-butter economic concerns like jobs, wages and the cost of education and healthcare.

In the wake of a string of special-election defeats, an increasing number of Democrats are calling for an adjustment in party messaging, one that swings the focus from Russia to the economy. The outcome of the 2018 elections, they say, hinges on how well the Democrats manage that shift.

“We can’t just talk about Russia because people back in Ohio aren’t really talking that much about Russia, about Putin, about Michael Flynn,” Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) told MSNBC Thursday. “They’re trying to figure out how they’re going to make the mortgage payment, how they’re going to pay for their kids to go to college, what their energy bill looks like.

The above statements (and others in the article) echo those made by prominent Bernie Sanders supporters for months, including Nina Turner who was applauded by Progressives but mocked by centrists for saying in May:

“we definitely have to deal with” allegations of Russian interference in the election, “it’s on the minds of American people, but if you want to know what people in Ohio—they want to know about jobs, they want to know about their children.” As for Russia, she said, “We are preoccupied with this, it’s not that this is not important, but every day Americans are being left behind because it’s Russia, Russia, Russia.”

Or even more simply put by Norman Solomon:

A party that makes itself more known as anti-Russian than pro-working-people has a problematic future.

Jimmy Dore on the topic:

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Posted in Bernie Sanders, Democratic Platform, Democrats, Issues, Jimmy Dore, Nina Turner, Video | Tagged Bernie Sanders, Issues, Jimmy Dore, Nina Turner, Progressives, Russia

6/10 The People’s Summit 2017 – Day 1 in Progressive Land & Open Thread

The Progressive Wing Posted on June 10, 2017 by BennyJune 10, 2017

Good Morning Birdies! After a long evening and a short night, I’m back at McCormick to watch some more panel discussions at The PS. I’m pretty close to the stage. Energy amazing, wish you were all here! Lots of kindred spirits. But you can some of the action on the livestream. The livestream link is here: http://www.thepeoplessummit.org/livestream/

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Posted in Activism, Open Thread, Video | Tagged David Sirota, Jane Sanders, media, Noami Klein, Nomiki Konst, PDA, Pramila Jayapal, Progressive Democrats of America, Progressives, Progressives mobilizing, Rob Quist, TYT, WFP, Winnie Wong

6/9 News Roundup – Sanders Congratulates Corbyn, Progressives Gather @ The Peoples Summit & More

The Progressive Wing Posted on June 9, 2017 by LieparDestinJune 9, 2017

Bernie Sanders congratulates Jeremy Corbyn and hails a ‘rising up against austerity’

Bernie Sanders, the former US presidential election candidate, has congratulated Jeremy Corbyn, saying the election result is a sign of the world “rising up against austerity”.

Prime Minister Theresa May was fighting to hold on to her job on Friday as British voters dealt her a punishing blow.

With no clear winner emerging from Thursday’s parliamentary election, the wounded prime minister signalled she would fight on, despite losing her majority in the House of Commons. Her rival Jeremy Corbyn said she should step down.

“I am delighted to see Labour do so well,” Mr Sanders told the Washington Post. “All over the world people are rising up against austerity and massive levels of income and wealth inequality.

“People in the UK, the US and elsewhere want governments that represent all the people, not just the 1%.

“I congratulate Jeremy Corbyn for running a very positive and effective campaign.”

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Posted in Bernie Sanders | Tagged Bernie Sanders, Jeremy Corbyn, Labour, Progressives, The Peoples Summit, UK, UK Elections

From One Indie Audience Member to the Indie Media: Get on with Quality Reporting & Analysis

The Progressive Wing Posted on May 17, 2017 by BennyMay 18, 2017

This is just a slight rant. I’ve been mumbling about it here, but I want folks in the Indie media, particularly those with investigative reporting and punditry that is progressive liberal left, to hopefully see this via tags. Not centrists or neo-liberals but Democratic Socialists like me, aka Berners.

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Posted in Activism, Bernie Sanders, Democrats, News | Tagged Cenk Uygur, HA Goodman, Independent media, Independents, Indies, Liberals, Progressives, Secular Talk, Seth Rich, The Young Turks, Tim Black, TYT

Stolen Democracy: How the Democratic Party Lost the Election and Lost its Soul

The Progressive Wing Posted on May 13, 2017 by grapevinesMay 13, 2017

Hello everyone..I’m taking a day off from planting my gardens , catching up on my neglected emails and just relaxing.  I hope you are having a lovely Mother’s Day weekend in your neck of the woods.  🙂 While reading my email notifications I came across an interesting and revealing new documentary that’s being talked about on Twitter.  It details how Democratic Party DNC Political Strategists influenced, planned and eventually set-up the election of the Orange One.  I learned a lot of new stuff watching it.  It’s a citizen journalism documentary film showing the terrible corruption that comes when big money … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Hillary Clinton, Media, News, Open Thread, Policy, Progressive Media, Uncategorized, Video | Tagged Bernie Sanders, BP Gulf Oil Spill, Citizen Journalism, Democrats, DNC, DNC Political Strategist, DWS, Elections, Hillary Clinton, Progressives

Valentines for My Fellow Progressives at TPW

The Progressive Wing Posted on February 14, 2017 by BennyFebruary 14, 2017

When I was in grade school, we used to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. My parents could afford the dime store packages of valentines, so my mom would buy them, we’d sign them, and take them to school to put in the bulletin board “mailboxes” we had made in art class. Then parents would bring (or send with the kids) cupcakes and sometimes punch for a small party. We also ate those heart-shaped candies that tasted like chalk (and read, “Be Mine”) or Sweetarts special Valentine edition candies. I don’t see those packages of paper valentines anymore, but admittedly, I buy … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Bernie Sanders, Uncategorized | Tagged Progressives, TPW, valentines

15 initial ideas on 2016 Campaign Methodologies

The Progressive Wing Posted on November 11, 2016 by CA DemocratNovember 11, 2016
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15 initial ideas on 2016 Campaign Methodologies  2016 marks the end of TV driven campaigns. Any Campaign that put over 20% of their resources into TV (and then only targeted by Zip Code Cable TV) should be accused of campaign malpractice Any Campaign that puts less than 35% of their resources into internet Campaigns should be accused of campaign malpractice Very few campaign consultants and candidates understand how internet campaigns work. In my humble opinion less than 200 in the entire US. For campaigns to best work on the internet campaigns must be bottom up not top down. For campaigns to effectively communicate with … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism | Tagged #OurRevolution, grassroots, political revolution, Progressives

CA – With an Assembly like this one – no wonder CA is not what it could be…….

The Progressive Wing Posted on October 18, 2016 by CA DemocratOctober 18, 2016

It looks like corporatists all around in CA. No wonder CA is slowly moving backwards.  HALL OF SHAME – 16 Democratic Legislators in progressive Districts voting as Republicans – voting so bad they got F’s The Hall of Shame includes the state legislators most out of step with their constituents, and most closely aligned with corporate and special interests that exploit Californians. To make the list, a legislator needs to have a Courage Score of 59 or lower — resulting in a grade of “ F ” — and represent a district which clearly supports more progressive policies than the legislator. … Continue reading →

Posted in Action Alert!, Activism, California, DownBallotCandidates | Tagged California, Corporate Democrats, Elections, Progressives

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