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In reply to the discussion: Former impeachment counsel wins crowded Democratic primary in New York's 10th District [View all]lapucelle
(20,752 posts)16. The issue of third parties running third party candidates is "a very touchy one on DU"
because our community is Democratic and we support Democrats in general elections.
While Niou talks the ostensibly progressive talk when it comes to BDS and defunding the police, some of her current constituents might question whether she truly walks the walk when it comes to embracing and advancing liberal values.
Protestors gather outside Yuh-Line Nious office, accuse her of siding with sweatshop bosses
https://www.yahoo.com/now/protestors-gather-outside-yuh-line-220623302.html
Lawsuits filed against Elizabeth Street Garden affordable housing project
https://ny.curbed.com/2019/3/6/18253253/nolita-elizabeth-street-garden-affordable-apartments-lawsuits
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Amy Goodman's insinuation that the NYT's endorsement was biased is pretty much what we've come to expect from Democracy Now which gave an open mike to Jill Stein during the 2016 general.
The New York Timess Interview With Yuh-Line Niou
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/13/opinion/yuh-line-niou-nyt-interview.html
The New York Timess Interview With Mondaire Jones
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/13/opinion/mondaire-jones-nyt-interview.html
The New York Timess Interview With Dan Goldman
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/13/opinion/dan-goldman-nyt-interview.html
The Times Endorses Dan Goldman for New York District 10
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/13/opinion/new-york-congress-dan-goldman.html

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Former impeachment counsel wins crowded Democratic primary in New York's 10th District [View all]
cloudythescribbler
Aug 2022
OP
Too many people in the race, but of course Democracy Now wants to blame it on the Jewish candidate
JohnSJ
Aug 2022
#5
I'm delighted Goldman won. We need ALL of the skill sets he possesse elected to office everywhere.
msfiddlestix
Aug 2022
#11
The issue of third parties running third party candidates is "a very touchy one on DU"
lapucelle
Aug 2022
#16
Some of the twitter "critiques" of Dan Goldman were replete with vile tropes & dog whistles.
lapucelle
Aug 2022
#21
Levi Strauss's personal story is remarkable. In those cutthroat days of the Gold Rush
lapucelle
Aug 2022
#26