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In response to "Based on his platform positions listed on Wikipedia, I agree with the WSJ's opinion that he is not a moderate." by Strongbad

"His views on those issues tend to put him in the Democratic mainstream." -- (link)

Posted by Strongbad (aka Rambler14) Dec 6 '17, 04:25

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http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/politics/southunionstreet/2017/07/05/alabama-senate-profile-doug-jones-wants-stress-kitchen-table-issues/435601001/ (www.montgomeryadvertiser.com)

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You realize that mainstream can mean moderate as well, right? -- (edited) - Inigo Dec 6, 04:33 8
- Sure, if you think the Democratic mainstream = moderate. -- nm - Strongbad Dec 6, 04:36 7
  - He's for lowering the corporate tax rate. - Inigo Dec 6, 04:39 6
    - Where did I call him Extreme? - Strongbad Dec 6, 04:42 5
      - You insinuated that a moderate Democrat is not moderate. -- (edited) - Inigo Dec 6, 04:47 4
        
        Hell, in today's climate I would consider him a moderate Republican. nm - Dignan Dec 6, 04:52 2
        
        If you disregard that he's siding with Democrats against the Republicans' tax proposal - Strongbad Dec 6, 06:31 1
        
        IMO, he's further to the Left than Flake, Collins, McCain -- nm - Strongbad Dec 6, 06:32
        
        OK. It's a vocabulary issue then. - Strongbad Dec 6, 04:52
It's only not moderate because the Republicans have swung insanely to the right. -- nm - Reagen Dec 6, 04:28

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