Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Rhiannon12866

(255,525 posts)
Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:30 AM 7 hrs ago

Republicans Running Another Fake Candidate? - Raw News And Politics



A Democratic candidate in Nebraska does not appear to be who he claims, and the Democratic party has taken unusual action to stop his nomination. - 03/31/2026.
2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Republicans Running Another Fake Candidate? - Raw News And Politics (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 7 hrs ago OP
Critical to be AWARE this is going on! some_of_us_are_sane 2 hrs ago #1
This is part of a far bigger problem. How does such a potential candidate get to that point? How do our Wonder Why 1 hr ago #2

some_of_us_are_sane

(3,187 posts)
1. Critical to be AWARE this is going on!
Wed Apr 1, 2026, 09:46 AM
2 hrs ago
Republicans running fake candidates is SCARY AS HELL! We MUST be diligent because NUMBERS MATTER when votes come up, not only nationally but LOCALLY in ALL elections.

Those slimy bastards will pull out ANY tricks to keep this country "Trumpian".

Wonder Why

(7,014 posts)
2. This is part of a far bigger problem. How does such a potential candidate get to that point? How do our
Wed Apr 1, 2026, 10:38 AM
1 hr ago

party leaders not do the simplest of vetting on candidates to any office, much less to such a high one? Doesn't anyone notice that the person does not have a history of supporting Democratic principles, morals, ethics, caring for others, talking with the leaders about right and wrong? Egad!

I know those around me and whether they are long-time believers in doing what is right, have a history of donating themselves not just their money to justice and have the qualities, not just the mouth, to do something good. Did nobody notice that he wasn't a "sleeper spy" recruited 20 years ago but just a sudden-appearing Democratic "champion"?

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Liberal YouTubers»Republicans Running Anoth...