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angrychair

(12,625 posts)

11. Absolutely a difference

Reply to Mossfern (Reply #9)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 12:51 AM

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Progressives don't believe in corporate fundraising
Progressives don't believe in insider stock trading
Progressives don't believe in allowing corporations and special interests to be the majority of your fund raising.

All of these things are not only allowed in Congress by both parties but supported.

There is a fundamental difference. To pretend there isn't is crazy.

I am a Democrat but I am also a progressive that demands higher standards from my political representatives.

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