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lapucelle

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55. No, that is not "exactly what it says", and no amount of insistence will change that fact.

Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:28 AM

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It literally reads "mainstream liberals".

Notwithstanding any vibes that play into people's misunderstanding of the word, the word "mainstream" (like the word "insurgent" ) has an actual definition:

mainstream

: a prevailing current or direction of activity or influence
: having, reflecting, or being compatible with the prevailing attitudes and values of a society or group

Kamala Harris is a mainstream liberal, as are Joe Biden, Raphael Warnock, James Talrico, Pete Buttigeig, Cory Booker, Kathy Hochul, Hakeem Jeffries, and (notwithstanding his vibe) Chuck Schumer. (Pro tip: Check his voting record.) Democrats have many, many representatives and senators currently serving who are mainstream liberals.

Mainstream liberal Pramila Jayapal endorsed mainstream liberal candidate Daniel Biss in Illinois's ninth district primary race.

Anyone on social media claiming that there is no such thing as a mainstream liberal or a mainstream liberal Democrat needs to check their privilege.

While one is free to choose to ignore the dictionary and invent personal idiosyncratic definitions of words that have standard, agreed upon meanings, it is ill-advised to impose those definitions on a community at large.

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The "Squad" left suffers complete wipeout in Illinois [View all] RandySF Mar 18 OP

Is the "squad" still relevant? leftstreet Mar 18 #1

I never paid attention to the squad LetMyPeopleVote Mar 18 #12

I did leftstreet Mar 19 #30

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I understand everyone needs a hobby, but can't you find anything better to do? surfered Mar 20 #59

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I'm here because I believe Republicans will do anything, violate any right, break any law, and support an idiot surfered Mar 20 #62

"insurgents"?? Could that language be any more loaded, axios? niyad Mar 18 #2

No kidding MustLoveBeagles Mar 18 #3

Thanks Randy... I don't have time to Cha Mar 18 #4

Axios bullshit spin. Nt Fiendish Thingy Mar 18 #5

Just to round out the picture BeyondGeography Mar 18 #6

Thank you. H2O Man Mar 18 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author SSJVegeta Mar 19 #33

This RW language-loaded spin piece reads like it is a No Labels and/or Third Way and/or Blue Dog press release. Celerity Mar 18 #7

Agreed Prairie Gates Mar 18 #11

Axios -- TBF Mar 18 #9

I wondered if any of the rethugs that ousted McCarthy were ever called "insurgents" Takket Mar 18 #20

Seriously? PatSeg Mar 19 #54

"Leftist insurgents" BlueTsunami2018 Mar 18 #10

Who and how are any of the winning Democrats siding with the ruling class over the working class? betsuni Mar 18 #16

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Too many have misinterpreted Mamdani's win in NYC SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #13

And Mamdani's personal qualities. RandySF Mar 18 #14

Progressives would be wise to follow Mamdani's blueprint Quiet Em Mar 18 #15

Yes. He's nice! Positive -- didn't run against the Democratic Party as if the myth that the party is wildly unpopular betsuni Mar 18 #18

49.2% of the NYC electorate voted for someone other than Mamdani, lapucelle Mar 19 #40

Right, but 7.01% of those voted for Sliwa . . . markpkessinger Mar 20 #56

7.01% of the electorate preferred a right wing loon who wears a red beret and keeps 16 cats lapucelle Mar 20 #57

Did they really print this? spanone Mar 18 #19

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One can disagree with someone and not refer to them as a terrorist - TBF Mar 19 #22

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merriam-webster - any other questions? TBF Mar 19 #24

Yes, I have a question. Why didn't you post the actual definitions? lapucelle Mar 19 #37

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Back to MW for clarification - there most certainly is a negative connotation TBF Mar 19 #48

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There's too much hysteria. Too many overly emotional words. yardwork Mar 19 #25

Thank you. QueerDuck Mar 19 #26

Also... when these firebrands characterize themselves and their movement as some sort of REVOLUTION... QueerDuck Mar 19 #27

"If Democrats can't do the job they should get out of the way." Revolution, transformation. betsuni Mar 19 #38

Our party has a big problem when it comes to "Unity". walkingman Mar 19 #28

The "Squad" left suffers complete wipeout in Illinois naftali Mar 19 #29

I think it means that primary voters want to win statewide and national elections...not engage in virtue signaling or... QueerDuck Mar 19 #41

We need people in Congress, who are interested in governing. That requires compromise and dialogue. Walleye Mar 19 #31

Yes! redstatebluegirl Mar 19 #34

We need your voice here! Walleye Mar 19 #35

Thank you! redstatebluegirl Mar 19 #36

Frankly, that's old line, old school politics that appears like weakness and conciliation and doesn't work any more. lees1975 Mar 19 #43

Well, let us know when somebody does. "do something" you approve of. Walleye Mar 19 #44

Neither is compromise and negotiation. lees1975 Mar 19 #47

Paywalled. Can you share the names of the people it is speakkng of? SSJVegeta Mar 19 #32

Well, let's see. lees1975 Mar 19 #42

none of the "squad" are even from Illinois RussBLib Mar 19 #45

Ermm.. moderate and mainstream is NOT liberal. ananda Mar 19 #46

Ermm... that's not what the article (or the OP) actually says. lapucelle Mar 19 #50

That's exactly what it says. ananda Mar 19 #51

No, that is not "exactly what it says", and no amount of insistence will change that fact. lapucelle Mar 20 #55

Trashed...a bit surprising to see this drivel being pushed by the OP. pecosbob Mar 19 #52

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