How the DNC's 'Unity Commission' is Skewed Against Progressives

The DNC's "Unity Commission" was formed after the Party's convention in Philadelphia to bridge the divide between the Clinton and Sanders wings of the party. The commission is tasked with reforming the party, and executes changes based on majority votes. The problem, however, is that it's flagrantly skewed against progressives in order to allow for establishment democrats to vote down any progressives changes with ease. In this segment, we'll look at the mechanics of this so-called "unity commission" and why it's brazenly unfair to progressives.

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[Marchand]

Why does HRC even get to pick anything?

[sheaferguson]

I'm seriously worried about a progressives chances in 2020...2020 is going to be ...special

[pedrokantor]

Come on Bernie, they need you more than you need them, start acting like it! #StarvetheDems

[jackcristo]

In the DNC's defense, it's not continuity on the inside and change on the outside anymore. Now it's continuity on the outside, too.

[barik]

Unity Commission? DEMOCRATS? For some reason I find that hilarious.

[krazyknva]

The Democratic party is dead. Bury it and start a true progressive party.

[robertwisniewski]

The Democratic Party is over. Go third-party or go home.

[carlkaufman]

I nominate Perez for Captain of the Titanic.

[Leppa]

Tom Perez, if you're reading this (which I doubt), you can't appease us with all rhetoric, no action. A unity commission needs equal voices, so at least the commission will deadlock if there are tied votes.

[anti_fox]

Away with that "democratic" party! Let's build a new third party of the people & for the people!

[kathygoodwin]

We, in CLOSED PRIMARY STATES cannot afford to register Independent!! INDEPENDENT is NOT a political Party!!! The only way to vote in progressive candidates is IF we can vote them in through the Primary!! No more corrupted democrats; they are a completely lost cause!!! We need to take our vastly overwhelming numbers to The Green Party!!! #GreenEnter

[nevereverwinter]

At least we have "progressives" influencing whats left of the DEM party, rather than no voice. Sanders knew even if he was elected POTUS he would be fighting his OWN party on a lot of issues, let alone the GOP. We have to start this political war somewhere. Sanders gave us a foot in the door, whether we reform the DNC or make a new party only future events will tell. More importantly we must keep those currently in power in check (both sides) and focus on getting trained, if not experienced representatives in power that will actually represent us.

[ShuffleFM]

13 to 8 says "We want to give you enough power to think you have a chance, but ultimately you can't do anything if we don't want you to". Also this inclusive garbage needs to stop. Progressives are not included in this party. The big tent party includes anyone that is cool with corporate cash, and if you aren't with that you need to go.

[blairschirmerx]

A "Unity Commission" led by the DNC? That's fecking hilarious. That's like cats hosting a "Mouse Convention."

[mpxtreme]

Perez smiles like a snake. I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him.

[nuthinasitseems]

We'll make great pets, we'll make great pets

[BruceLeedar]

'Unity'? There is no point in unifying with corrupt losers, you'll only become a corrupt loser as well, especially since they've shown zero interest in changing. Much better to primary and otherwise politically destroy them.

[ryanturner]

Berne should just run as a Republican next time... OK, hear me out.
The GOP:
-Allows Independants in Nomination process.
-Shows evidence of being open to Bernie policies. (Trump recognized this in his campaign rhetoric)
-Would love to smash the Dems for decades (Co-opting Bernie followers would do that)

[peterpetrov]

If Bernie Sanders doesn't want to lead the new Progressive Party, that's quite alright. We can pick anybody with the name recognition that he enjoyed before he ran for president. The product sells itself.

[disorderrgv]

"Progressives" catching more L's than Soulja boy.