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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Stands Tall [View all]

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For the Private Prison Industry ...

"Debbie Wasserman Schultz Tells Radio Host Her Endorsement of CCA (Corrections Corporation of America - ed.) Prison Still Stands"

http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/debbie-wasserman-schultz-tells-radio-host-her-endorsement-of-cca-prison-still-stands-6465453

"There are a lot worse impacts that could be built there right now without any approvals at all," she said, echoing a point made to (T)he Pulp earlier by the town's lawyer, Keith Poliakoff. Wasserman Schultz also referenced that April letter that she wrote, "a cursory letter of support," as she called it. And speaking of Poliakoff, there's strong evidence to suggest that his firm had a heavy hand in drafting an early version of that letter. See Wasserman Schultz's letter from April 8:"

Haven't we had enough of this person ruining the Democratic Party?

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Stands Tall [View all] Scuba Dec 2015 OP

She almost makes me long for Terry McAuliffe. marmar Dec 2015 #1

Terry McAuliffe True Blue American Dec 2015 #28

I hate to say it, but DonCoquixote Dec 2015 #37

And in doing so, sold off the DNC to corporate interests. Ikonoklast Dec 2015 #73

to your question madokie Dec 2015 #2

Too bad dsw is not one of them. roody Dec 2015 #54

She is not by any stretch of the imagination madokie Dec 2015 #56

Neither is the "Family" member who co-signed the letter with her. Fuddnik Dec 2015 #65

I think she will make a great Secretary of State for Hillary. Katashi_itto Dec 2015 #3

She's neck and neck with Rahm for SOS Divernan Dec 2015 #5

Oh good, what a wonderful merger of families. FlatBaroque Dec 2015 #26

It's nice that she's thinking of Rahm... Ken Burch Dec 2015 #70

Yes, I'm sure there are all kinds of corporate interests overseas she can support. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2015 #12

she is an abomination. no self awareness in this woman at all roguevalley Dec 2015 #14

She comes across as deeply narcissistic AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #47

That's why her quarterback Plucketeer Dec 2015 #59

yup DonCoquixote Dec 2015 #38

I hope you have children that you are willing to sacrifice for HRC and DWS notadmblnd Dec 2015 #53

Of course! We must sacrifice so that the Oligarchy remains in comfort and in power! Katashi_itto Dec 2015 #61

This is my major issue with Hillary as well - continual war is her goal. tecelote Dec 2015 #80

^^This^^ Scuba Dec 2015 #85

I have to wonder if she's hoping for DOJ JackInGreen Dec 2015 #4

What happened to the Democrats of my father's day? JonathanRackham Dec 2015 #6

They're mostly dead. RoccoR5955 Dec 2015 #15

We're called the Democratic Wing of the Democratic Party. CrispyQ Dec 2015 #44

Who doesn't have a million dollars these days? Helen Borg Dec 2015 #50

Yes. tecelote Dec 2015 #81

Is Bill Nelson similarly hated here? Hoyt Dec 2015 #7

Yup. But was he DNC chair? marmar Dec 2015 #9

Nah, Be Bop Deluxe were awesome. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2015 #13

"Shine" off of "Live In the Air Age" Blus4u Dec 2015 #30

Heh- "The Warden of Democracy Hill" fredamae Dec 2015 #8

k & r. Thanks for posting. nm rhett o rick Dec 2015 #10

Your link didn't work for me. valerief Dec 2015 #11

How long did it take you to find an almost 5-year old letter (strike one)... George II Dec 2015 #16

Bwahaaaaa. Only a neo-con Hillary fan would suggest that 5-year old information doesn't count. Scuba Dec 2015 #18

Once again one of the acolytes had a cow and lost. hobbit709 Dec 2015 #23

The Truth Hurts liberalmike27 Dec 2015 #34

i don't listen to people who don't even know how to pluralize a word, demigoddess Dec 2015 #62

Really? tjl148 Dec 2015 #68

What about people who apparently don't know sammythecat Dec 2015 #79

Has George II been busy again?nm floriduck Dec 2015 #60

Actually, your link is broken. Lancero Dec 2015 #51

Fixed, thanks. Weird as it worked when I posted. Scuba Dec 2015 #52

Who Cares billhicks76 Dec 2015 #21

Why does it matter how old the letter is?? Sigh! eom Duval Dec 2015 #48

What kind of person jumps to the defense of such a failure? DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2015 #84

Standing Tall??? SHe's crawling on her belly like a reptile Ferd Berfel Dec 2015 #17

^^ This right here ^^ Scuba Dec 2015 #19

Fred, the Republican Party of my grandfather ... Blus4u Dec 2015 #31

Huh? Are you confused? FDR was a Democrat. Ferd Berfel Dec 2015 #39

It just goes on and on. btw, Ferd, I really like "reptile". Great name for her! Duval Dec 2015 #46

Please tell me we're not actually calling a Jewish woman a reptile on DU. NuclearDem Dec 2015 #76

Lame that you would bring up her religion. No one else did. Scuba Dec 2015 #86

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2015 #88

Excuse me but WTF does her race/religion have to do with this? Ferd Berfel Dec 2015 #92

Disgusting billhicks76 Dec 2015 #20

Yep. They draw in these slave-holders Nyan Dec 2015 #33

It reflects badly on Clinton to be supported by a neo-slavery supporter. eom Betty Karlson Dec 2015 #83

I receive lots of petitions to sign. Why no petition calling for Schultz to resign or be fired??? TryLogic Dec 2015 #22

Here's one! Ferd Berfel Dec 2015 #24

done! 9800. only 90,200 more needed! n/t wildbilln864 Dec 2015 #32

You're Right - Tx Ferd Berfel Dec 2015 #41

Thanks. Done. Jack Rabbit Dec 2015 #43

done! Duval Dec 2015 #49

think i saw two SoLeftIAmRight Dec 2015 #25

Idaho kicked CCA out. If the freakin' morons in this state can figure out those guys brewens Dec 2015 #27

If it smells like a fascist and signs its name like a fascist... MrMickeysMom Dec 2015 #29

Stop picking on Dubbie! SwankyXomb Dec 2015 #35

Neoliberalism libodem Dec 2015 #36

More proof the Democratic Party establishment hates its base Feeling the Bern Dec 2015 #40

I don't think the political parties hate the base... tjl148 Dec 2015 #69

This is the worst!!!!! mentalslavery Dec 2015 #42

I can hardly believe this! Duval Dec 2015 #45

And here I thought she couldn't get any worse. Vinca Dec 2015 #55

Gee. No wonder the prison Corp CEO was so happy. Octafish Dec 2015 #57

^ Very interesting cprise Dec 2015 #72

Bought and paid for politicians CoffeeCat Dec 2015 #58

What is her current position, as opposed to one more than 4 years ago? pnwmom Dec 2015 #63

Who knows, what's it going to be next week, or next month, or next year, No Telling. bahrbearian Dec 2015 #66

It's marginally better if she's changed her view, though I rather doubt it cali Dec 2015 #71

I agree it should be ended ASAP. n/t pnwmom Dec 2015 #74

Fuck, she's terrible. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2015 #64

Turncoat Debbie strikes again AZ Progressive Dec 2015 #67

The leadership of the Republican Party is insane sulphurdunn Dec 2015 #75

KICK! Segami Dec 2015 #77

despicable. hopemountain Dec 2015 #78

And she conveniently supports throwing sick people in prison for smoking pot, too Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #82

Hey, it's what the private prison industry wants, so it must be OK with DINO Debbie. Scuba Dec 2015 #87

I am a Democrat that does not support the private prison industry Sienna86 Dec 2015 #89

Um, money perhaps? Scuba Dec 2015 #90

Only for those who think we have a prison problem. Other than not enough. nt raouldukelives Dec 2015 #91