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    DNC normally: “3rd parties don’t function in our two party system, there’s no point in voting for them”

    DNC after losing their own primary: 3rd party it is

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      “Vote Blue No Matter Who” reverts to “Party Unity My Ass” as soon as centrists don’t get 100% of everything they want.

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      DNC normally "3rd parties don’t function in our two party system, there’s no point in voting for them

      That part is just reality.

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        That’s why they sued to keep De La Cruz off the ballot in swing states.

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          It’s almost like mayoral politics in one of the most populous cities on the planet is somewhat different than state and federal level politics.

          Who knew

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              No, we are talking about both. Go re-read the thread for context.

              The original comment was comparing the DNC’s behavior at the national level, with a mayoral primary with ranked choice voting in one of the bluest cities in the US.

              I’m saying it’s not even close to a 1:1 comparison