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I don't know that we disagree, in that I agree that the socialist label

is tossed around irresponsibly, but I see the problem emanating from the self-described socialists themselves. They are not really socialists, but when they call themselves that, they gift wrap a line of attack for their political foes. If the Bern or Warren emerge from the primaries touting their socialist street cred, I think they will get smoked in the general. And at this point, I don't know if they'd be able to successfully walk it back.

Needless to say, I would like a winner who never described him- or herself as a socialist.

(In response to this post by Seattle .Hoo)

Posted: 04/15/2019 at 12:21PM

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