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Divernan

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59. Mrs. Clinton was a very active Republican at one point.

Sat Nov 23, 2013, 06:47 PM

Nov 2013

What many people don't know about Hilary, is that she used to be a hardcore Republican. When she was a teenager, she canvassed and campaigned for Republican Richard Nixon for President. She worked for Republican Barry Goldwater's campaign in 1964, and was even elected president of Wellesley College's Young Republicans club. Due to issues like the Vietnam War however, Hilary left the Republican Party to help candidates like Eugene McCarthy and George McGovern.

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LA Times: The "Elizabeth Warren Wing" of The Democratic Party On The Ascendancy [View all] kpete Nov 2013 OP

The Hillary camp is not liking this at all 4dsc Nov 2013 #1

Sadly, it wouldn't be difficult to discredit the Clinton camp. Baitball Blogger Nov 2013 #4

The mere mention of the word 'Walmart' should send them to the Vomitorium. Octafish Nov 2013 #12

I already tell every progressive outfit that wants me to sign a petition Raksha Nov 2013 #63

I'm with you. CrispyQ Nov 2013 #102

We need to return to being the party of working people, the middle class and the poor. JDPriestly Nov 2013 #33

Progressives need only throw a dollar in the street MannyGoldstein Nov 2013 #14

Only if the street is named Wall Jack Rabbit Nov 2013 #26

I sure wish I could say you are all wrong with that last sentence. But I can't. n/t A Simple Game Nov 2013 #78

I wish I could say that I am wrong with that last sentence, too Jack Rabbit Nov 2013 #80

I can't think of a better example, and if I did try, it would probably hurt too much. n/t A Simple Game Nov 2013 #81

If that's all it takes, tblue Nov 2013 #39

You're so cynical, Manny. You're off base on this one. Jackpine Radical Nov 2013 #46

Wow, three Elizabeth Warren stickers in a row on this thread! Raksha Nov 2013 #65

one more sticker. Whisp Nov 2013 #69

And another Scuba Nov 2013 #94

Then we need to back them up in that fight. JimDandy Nov 2013 #20

The "Hillary camp" needs to recognize there's a new sheriff in town, her name is Elizabeth. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2013 #30

Warren is in the Hillary camp AgingAmerican Nov 2013 #45

Hillery yeoman6987 Nov 2013 #54

Latest 3rd way strategy: Refer to Senator Warren by the diminutive, "Liz" Divernan Nov 2013 #57

it isn't even about "liz," so much as it's about the distaste for more centrist, third way.. frylock Nov 2013 #58

Post removed Post removed Nov 2013 #61

It' syour kind of defeatist thinking that not only loses us elections, cui bono Nov 2013 #62

I agree with you on all counts. Raksha Nov 2013 #66

Bingo! Scuba Nov 2013 #95

Mrs. Clinton couldn't win a primary in 2008; she's far more id'd w/ corporate interests now. Divernan Nov 2013 #64

Excuse me... what is blue14u Nov 2013 #67

I'm tired of that meme already as well davidpdx Nov 2013 #92

Excellent! City Lights Nov 2013 #2

I'm gonna have to fredamae Nov 2013 #3

I'm thinking of buying one of those Elizabeth Warren hoodies. Baitball Blogger Nov 2013 #5

Yep! It's chilly outside :) n/t fredamae Nov 2013 #9

I registered as a Dem to influence the party, not to be a blind follower. backscatter712 Nov 2013 #10

I did that fredamae Nov 2013 #16

Good for you!!!! blue14u Nov 2013 #70

Here's the thing hollowdweller Nov 2013 #6

Good points. n/t JimDandy Nov 2013 #21

I hope the days of the namby-pamby Democrats are over soon. LuvNewcastle Nov 2013 #7

Nice Politicub Nov 2013 #8

yes it is! nt Mojorabbit Nov 2013 #31

I always K&R good news in the morning. zeemike Nov 2013 #11

Warren is untested! MannyGoldstein Nov 2013 #13

It's her turn, Manny. How dare anyone even consider anyone else. LuvNewcastle Nov 2013 #15

Oh Manny...You do have a way blue14u Nov 2013 #72

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch.....nt Enthusiast Nov 2013 #17

I'm suspicious.... docgee Nov 2013 #18

Oh I'm sure the media will play this up........ socialist_n_TN Nov 2013 #23

Warren/Sanders or Sanders/Warren would make a nice ticket. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2013 #19

Oh yeah. That. ^^^ tblue Nov 2013 #37

Love the sound of that first one! InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2013 #40

not if you want to win Dustin DeWinde Nov 2013 #51

I'm a Democrat and a Socialist. So, I don't mind if a Dem runs with a Socialist or vice-versa. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2013 #53

my point is that Dustin DeWinde Nov 2013 #55

Ugh...Debbie WASSERMAN Schultz???? NorthCarolina Nov 2013 #77

is there a different Debbie Schultz? Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #89

lol. no he's not a "registered socialist". that's ridiculous. cali Nov 2013 #86

Schultz is cut from the same corporate cloth as HRC - no thanks. polichick Nov 2013 #97

everyone has their own views Dustin DeWinde Nov 2013 #103

Honestly, I like what Warren has been saying and the issues she... polichick Nov 2013 #104

fair enough. Dustin DeWinde Nov 2013 #105

As opposed to the CORPORATE WING. Octafish Nov 2013 #22

What a tragic loss libodem Nov 2013 #28

Odd, the timing. Octafish Nov 2013 #34

Paul will always have a special place in my heart. What a guy. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2013 #41

Warren not getting the CFPB post may have been the best favor Repubs gave the Dems (n/t) thesquanderer Nov 2013 #24

if the warren wing gets elected, the might have to actually govern. KG Nov 2013 #25

Kicking libodem Nov 2013 #27

yes!!! gopiscrap Nov 2013 #29

Warren 2016 cantbeserious Nov 2013 #32

They're the only ones worth a damn. tblue Nov 2013 #35

There's a few more, but not many. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2013 #42

Let's get it done in 2014, then 2016 will take care of itself.. mountain grammy Nov 2013 #36

Where do I sign up? lol InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2013 #43

totally agree. first things first. Dustin DeWinde Nov 2013 #52

I love your enthusiasm!!! blue14u Nov 2013 #75

Why is there an "insert Democrat's name" wing of the Democratic party every election cycle? wyldwolf Nov 2013 #38

She is not as liberal as you think. I figure she will eventually say or do something OKNancy Nov 2013 #44

Oh, I don't feel I have a complete grasp on her positions across the board at all. TheKentuckian Nov 2013 #50

so it's EW,who was a repug until she matured and wised up vs backwoodsbob Nov 2013 #56

Mrs. Clinton was a very active Republican at one point. Divernan Nov 2013 #59

Sounds a lot like Warren leaving the Republicans over financial crime n/t eridani Nov 2013 #71

No comparison, she was only 17 years old. Beacool Nov 2013 #73

HRC is corporate - no question. And Warren is saying all the right things... polichick Nov 2013 #98

true about Hillary, but she left at age 17 or 18, Warren in her mid-forties OKNancy Nov 2013 #100

k&r for Elizabeth Warren. n/t Laelth Nov 2013 #47

Progressive Change Campaign Committee ...this is how we do it. L0oniX Nov 2013 #48

K&R. Glad to hear it. Overseas Nov 2013 #49

GOOD !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Nov 2013 #60

Imagin the Army of Volunteers WRH2 Nov 2013 #68

How about that! nt silvershadow Nov 2013 #74

I love this!!! A dream blue14u Nov 2013 #76

I want a Progressive Democrat as the POTUS Flatpicker Nov 2013 #79

I guess this is where Elizabeth Warren was meant to be! AAO Nov 2013 #82

The Reality is that Warren is not running .. and we can be sure Hillary IS !! She's so coy. YOHABLO Nov 2013 #83

I hope so. I really do. DissidentVoice Nov 2013 #84

About-damn-time. n/t Fearless Nov 2013 #85

K&R DeSwiss Nov 2013 #87

Is anyone really fucking surprised? Remember what happened to the Economy? Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #88

, blkmusclmachine Nov 2013 #90

Kicked for Recognition. bluedeathray Nov 2013 #91

knr Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #93

We need to keep at it - TBF Nov 2013 #96

Warren doesn't have Clinton's tangled web of financial/political payback obligations. Divernan Nov 2013 #99

YES, THIS. Titonwan Nov 2013 #101

Loved the article...wonderful news. And I like the EW Wing of the Party...she's earned it. libdem4life Nov 2013 #106

The EWWDP? wildbilln864 Nov 2013 #107