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[–] 41 points 4 hours ago (8 children)

The state party officials need to expel her from the party. Even if it would only have a symbolic effect they need to make clear that this is unacceptable for anyone who calls themselves a Democrat. If moderates ask progressives to "vote blue no matter who" and then turn around to endorse collaborators then they need to get the boot.

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  • [–] [S] 69 points 4 hours ago (5 children)

    “Congresswoman Stevens is not a current member of the Michigan Democratic Party, nor will she be in the future,” Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel wrote on X Sunday.

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  • [–] 61 points 4 hours ago (3 children)

    "Senate Democrats are united in our support for Abdul El-Sayed, because we know he will fight for the economic interests of working families in Michigan, unlike Mike Rogers, who is a tool of Donald Trump and billionaire donors," [Chuck Schumer] said.

    For once Schumer is 100% right.

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  • [–] 31 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

    This coming from Schumer is honestly almost as shocking as Stevens choosing to completely burn her bridges with the Democratic Party.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 hours ago (1 child)

    Schumer says whatever toady thing he needs to to keep his job.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 hour ago

    My Chinese room theory of politics: I don't actually care whether anyone truly believes what they say. Words speak louder than thoughts and actions speak louder than words. As long as someone is useful as an implement to enacting progressive policy priorities, successful at shepherding legislation, and campaigns for the election of progressives, or can be strong-armed into doing the above three, I could not care less whether they actually believe in what they say.

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