My bill with @MikeMullin4VA to abolish the death penalty has passed the VA House. A similar bill already passed the VA Senate.We've got to finish the paperwork to make it official, but we've cleared the hurdles.The state which has executed the most people, will kill no more.— Lee J. Carter (@carterforva) February 5, 2021
but he will almost certainly not win and could jeopardize the work he could continue to do in his current position for another term or two
This sounds a bit defeatist. Bernie didn't win either the first time. However building public clout and alternatives is important. The contribution of the one doesn't matter so much as does the visibility and success of the movement and that will climb and climb.
the rest of the dem caucus will have an excuse to write him off and not work with him.
You think that his actions really matter for that. If the established wing of the wings weighs him a threat they will fuck him over, doesn't matter how nice he would've played before.
This sounds a bit defeatist. Bernie didn't win either the first time. However building public clout and alternatives is important. The contribution of the one doesn't matter so much as does the visibility and success of the movement and that will climb and climb.
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You think that his actions really matter for that. If the established wing of the wings weighs him a threat they will fuck him over, doesn't matter how nice he would've played before.
They can ignore him now. If he starts this when he’s still green and gives away his threat level then it becomes a thing.
I’m not saying I’m right but I like a lot of people think this is a big bite from a little guy right now.