For the DNC and DLC conspiracy theorists

[anti-bush]

If the DNC or DLC are such powerful manipulators, why didn't we win more elections in 2000 (Gore), or the 2002 Senate races?

I'm not sure I even understand what the DNC/DLC conspiracy theories are, and who the supposed power players are that are controlling the marionette.

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

1. what kind of conspiracy theories are you talking about?

The DNC: http://www.democrats.org/

The Democratic Leadership Council: http://www.ndol.org/


"While anyone who is registered to vote as a Democrat is a member of the Party, there are 440 members of the Democratic National Committee.

The National Committee has 9 elected officers: The Chair, five Vice Chairs, Treasurer, Secretary, and National Finance Chair. Three Deputy Chairs are appointed by the Chair." -DNC


The DLC:

"The Democratic Leadership Council is an idea center, catalyst, and national voice for a reform movement that is reshaping American politics by moving it beyond the old left-right debate. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Al From, the DLC seeks to define and galvanize popular support for a new public philosophy built on progressive ideals, mainstream values, and innovative, non bureaucratic, market-based solutions. At its heart are three principles: promoting opportunity for all; demanding responsibility from everyone; and fostering a new sense of community."

Al From is the anti-union "visionary" of the group of pro-corporate elected Democratic "leaders".

The opposite of the DLC is probably the Progressive Caucus - http://bernie.house.gov/pc/.

There's no conspiracy or anything, it's all right out in the open!

[anti-bush]

3. Well, I'm trying to figure it out

There have been a lot of posts recently about the DLC wants this to happen. The DNC is trying to nominate Candidate X. The DLC is conspiring against candidate Z.

I just can't figure it out.

[lastknowngood]

2. perhaps because they didn't mean for us to win

n/t