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usonian

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25. Why have two Democrats bashing each other to hell?
Tue Jun 2, 2026, 01:21 PM
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When, in a Democratic state, we can have one Democrat bashing a Republican, and all the corruption, fascism and moral turpitude his party has earned?

It would be a big win for D versus R, and a launchpad for midterm gains in the house.

It's called beat your enemy, not your team members. That's what primaries are for, NOT general elections.

Kamala Harris beat up Joe Biden in the primary, but earned his respect. If it had been (impossible situation) Harris versus Biden for the presidency, the ill will would have crippled the winner, with a divided party going into office.

I don't want a divided Democratic party going into the governorship.

A united California Democratic party is crucial for the leadership we have taken and will take in fighting fascism. Gavin Newsom has proven that, with his resistance to the Nazi party and in cooperation with other governors and attorneys general.

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It may not even be resolved tomorrow Sympthsical Monday #1
Same senseandsensibility Monday #2
In other words, you need time to rig it. Hassin Bin Sober Monday #10
Summer vacation doesn't spend itself! Sympthsical Monday #14
I strategically voted to make this happen..lol BlueWaveNeverEnd Monday #3
I held off waiting for the final polls FHRRK1 Monday #4
And to be clear FHRRK1 Tuesday #19
Doesn't matter. Dems can (and will) fight it out. haele Monday #5
What is the likelihood of a democrat losing to Hilton? Renew Deal Monday #9
I'm not sure if this is a serious question or a joke senseandsensibility Monday #12
Nasty primary ads to add fuel to social media manipulation.. Also, California Democrats haele Tuesday #21
Me too senseandsensibility Monday #6
I heard today on MS NOW that Steyer has spent $210 Million on his Nixie Monday #7
I love that Steyer has not asked me for any money. the_liberal_grandpa Tuesday #24
Two dems means a lot of Democratic money gets wasted Renew Deal Monday #8
Come on, people, vote for Steyer. Initech Monday #11
I'm taking mine to the polls in person tomorrow. BigmanPigman Monday #13
Love this! senseandsensibility Monday #15
Thanks! BigmanPigman Monday #16
Dropped my ballot off at the library today hookaleft Monday #17
Say no to two dems. usonian Tuesday #18
WHAT? FHRRK1 Tuesday #20
Why have two Democrats bashing each other to hell? usonian Tuesday #25
What is wrong with Democrats in California? Ziggy Beans Tuesday #22
How is he a terrible candidate? senseandsensibility Tuesday #27
Polls are unreliable. I sent my vote in a week ago the_liberal_grandpa Tuesday #23
dropped my ballot off yesterday crud Tuesday #26
But which language did you take? senseandsensibility Tuesday #28
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