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Polybius

(19,104 posts) Mon Aug 2, 2021, 11:11 PM Aug 2021

What are DU rules if hypothetically someone wins a primary that is too extreme? [View all]

DU rules state to support Democrats and never bash them, but what if someone extreme wins a Democratic primary somewhere? What is and isn't allowed? Do the same rules still apply? Are they loosened a little? Or should we just not talk about him or her if we have nothing nice to say?

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What are DU rules if hypothetically someone wins a primary that is too extreme? [View all] Polybius Aug 2021 OP

My understanding is, you can criticize policy issues rpannier Aug 2021 #1

It's in TOS JudyM Aug 2021 #2

I know the TOS but was asking if they are absolute Polybius Aug 2021 #4

Since there aren't gradations given in the rule I'd infer the prohibition would stand against JudyM Aug 2021 #5

I've seen a lot of Bernie bashing here. I always assumed that it was allowed, wackadoo wabbit Aug 2021 #7

Bernie haters get a wide berth. CentralMass Aug 2021 #8

Yes, they are and I have found the same Sherman A1 Aug 2021 #11

Yes, they certainly seem to /nt wackadoo wabbit Aug 2021 #13

As do Manchin and Sinema bashers luv2fly Aug 2021 #14

But Manchin and Sinema are often working against Democratic ideals, wackadoo wabbit Aug 2021 #16

Bernie never tried to destroy the Democratic Party and has tried to work together against hlthe2b Aug 2021 #10

Depends. Doubt anyone was dinged for bashing David Duke when he ran as "Dem." Hoyt Aug 2021 #3

so when trump becomes a dem....? nt msongs Aug 2021 #6

We can criticize his policy of corruption! RainCaster Aug 2021 #9

I would suggest following the old advice of "if you have nothing nice to say....." Sherman A1 Aug 2021 #12

how that rule is enforced- mopinko Aug 2021 #15