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In reply to the discussion: Sanders stumps for Mello in Omaha, stirs national debate about definition of a progressive [View all]Cha
(297,275 posts)28. Heath Mello is "Aggressively Anti-choice" Dkos pulled their endorsement..
And, that's fine for a Dem like this to be running in Nebraska.. but he doesn't get to be labeled "progressive" while Jon Ossoff is dismissed by BS, as the director of outreach, like he couldn't care less who he is.
Why Is the DNC Embracing an Aggressively Anti-Choice Democrat
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He was endorsed in 2010 by anti-choice group Nebraska Right to Life.
Heath Mello has sponsored a range of anti-choice measures, including a 20-week abortion ban.
musette https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=8955986 https://rewire.news/article/2017/04/20/why-is-dnc-embracing-aggressively-anti-choice-democrat/
Heath Mello is a sponsor of the final version of a 20-week abortion ban approved by the governor in 2010, and cast anti-choice votes in favor of requiring physicians to be physically present for an abortion in order to impede access to telemedicine abortion care, and a law banning insurance plans in the state from covering abortions.
Try that ol Establishment Planned Parenthood.
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The Daily Kos, which describes itself as a news organization, community, and activist hub, pulled its endorsement of Mello after revelations about the Democrats stance on abortion. The site said it had been unaware of Mellos anti-choice stance, but that as soon as we learned this information, we withdrew our endorsement, because this legislation clearly runs contrary to Daily Kos deepest values, including our support for womens reproductive rights and our staunch opposition to laws that in any way impede womens access to reproductive health care.
But BS calls Mello a "progressive".. who is "..Aggressively Anti-Choice"..
Sanders voiced his support for Mello in a statement published Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal. If this fellow wins in Nebraska, that would be a shot across the board, that in a state like Nebraska a progressive Democrat can win, that will give hope to folks in other conservative states that perhaps they can win as well, he said.
https://rewire.news/article/2017/04/20/why-is-dnc-embracing-aggressively-anti-choice-democrat/
And, Jon Ossoff, who is Pro-Choice, actually is one.. but BS "doesn't know him"..
Link to tweet
"Jon Ossoff on the issues, presented in a way Bernie Sanders can understand"
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Womens Heath & Planned Parenthood
Ossoff is an unapologetic supporter of the concept of women being able to make their own decisions regarding reproductive health care, and Ossoff is a strong supporter of Planned Parenthood.
What a concept for a "progressive"!!!
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National Security
Ossoff has promised to oppose unnecessary military intervention overseas and...only support the use of force where US national security is at stake
Ossoff opposes the use of torture
Ossoff has called for an investigation into "Russian interference in American politics
Ossoff referred to the Iraq War as reckless
Much More.. https://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/04/19/1654449/-Jon-Ossoff-on-the-issues-presented-in-a-way-Bernie-Sanders-can-understan
Jon Ossoff took the high road in Georgia.. I hope he wins so badly.. Nancy Pelosi was there for him as was Samuel L Jackson.. Hollywood came out for him! Alyssa Milano and Christopher Gorham got the Vote out!
We'll never know if a few positive words instead of dismissal could have made the difference from the "most popular politician in America".
Not sure why BS wouldn't want to have gotten to know Jon Ossoff who would have immediately gone to Congress if he had won 50% and, we would have had one more Dem to fight the Fascistrumps.
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Sanders stumps for Mello in Omaha, stirs national debate about definition of a progressive [View all]
Omaha Steve
Apr 2017
OP
I'm sick of this shit. Now we're supposed to back pro-lifers. Some progressive you got there, Bernie
brush
Apr 2017
#1
Ossoff only needed 3600 more votes, that's how close it was. It's not only that...
George II
Apr 2017
#2
But if you accept some real harsh realities about who some of these people really
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2017
#101
We have no D from NE in Congress Heath winning mayor puts Omaha back in play (long game)
Omaha Steve
Apr 2017
#3
Are you serious? There was an opportunity to gain an IMMEDIATE seat in Congress in Georgia
brush
Apr 2017
#6
I think Omaha Steve is right: he was probably asked not to campaign in Georgia.
femmedem
Apr 2017
#31
Please, please, please stop blaming Hillary. This is Bernies job, not her's
all american girl
Apr 2017
#40
True, but my point is that it may be issues, more than elections - as he did on healthcare
karynnj
Apr 2017
#64
Or, he was asked a question for which everything depends on what your definition of "progressive is"
karynnj
Apr 2017
#73
No, the only definition of progressive that's relevant in this situation is Sanders', not mine
Demit
Apr 2017
#83
It is a SENATE leadership position, Schumer broke the position Senator Klobuchar had in half
karynnj
Apr 2017
#68
Jane Kleeb was very outspoken last year against our Presidential candidate even AFTER...
George II
Apr 2017
#79
Puhlease! Bernie has done more to help the Democratic Party than any other leader in recent memory.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2017
#80
Funny how those who often speak out against so-called "purity tests" whenever any sort of objection
WIProgressive88
Apr 2017
#7
People who violated women's civil rights are not 'good' Would you call people who
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#75
If someone feels abortion is murder then they shouldn't have one. Problem solved. n/t
tammywammy
Apr 2017
#108
The problem isn't support for Mello over the republican, in spite of his anti-choice positions,
still_one
Apr 2017
#15
Women health rights are not a purity test, the are human rights. What is so hard to understand about
all american girl
Apr 2017
#16
It's also funny that people conflate a platform with purity tests when convenient to their own bias.
LanternWaste
Apr 2017
#61
This shows that Sanders is not demanding purity or even progressives since Mello is not progressive
JI7
Apr 2017
#12
Smears aside, Kaine has a 100% LIFETIME rating from NARAL & Planned Parenthood. n/t
FSogol
Apr 2017
#57
so the definition of a progressive is flexible, and includes anti-abortion candidates
Fast Walker 52
Apr 2017
#27
he sounds bad, but I am a fairly big tent Democrat and am ok with different types of Dems
Fast Walker 52
Apr 2017
#82
I can understand support for Mello over the republican, in spite of his anti-choice positions,
still_one
Apr 2017
#13
I'm getting everything second-hand. Mello's record, according to another article, doesn't sound good
JCanete
Apr 2017
#23
We have limited resources...a race like the mayor race when we need all hands on deck
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#92
I don't see how this is part of the plan...unless the plan is to piss off women
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#98
How many of yall read the article - tired of this either-or bs. One can have personal beliefs that
Kashkakat v.2.0
Apr 2017
#41
My part of the conversation: believe what you want but don't force your beliefs on others.
Demit
Apr 2017
#66
Campaigning for an anti-choice Dem while ignoring the most progressive candidate seen in years
Foamfollower
Apr 2017
#48