Establishment Backs Recent Republican Over Justice Democrat

Cenk Uygur breaks down a Ryan Grim story, which reveals that the DCCC-backed candidate in California's 50th district, Josh Butner, was a registered Republican before running as a Democrat.

Ammar Campa-Najjar (CA-50)

Mary Wilson (TX-21)

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[someothergrl]

It's what we've been saying. Democrats have moved to the right, and Republicans have moved to the nut house.

[NickTheGreatAndPowerful]

Everyone talks about how we need a third party. At this point, I'd settle for a second.

[erikhumleker]

I used to be a Republican until about 2005. I've been in recovery since.

[jlc]

We need a list of progressives running in California, lots of people don’t know who to vote for.

[Ana-vzuj]

Love how Cenk still leads the call for JD despite what happened. A sign of true maturity

[SamLowryDZ-]

The US has a dysfunctional electoral system

[markgreen]

It's a tough time for politicians who actually want to represent the people. They have to fight against not only the Republicans but also the establishment Democrats as well.

[justanotherwhitegirla]

Can we all agree that the DCCC is a joke that needs to go for a walk in the woods?

[emearsful]

These same Centrists pretended to believe that Bernie's being an Independent was unacceptable.

[jesse_cole]

lol, these guys would back a _current_ republican over a Justice Democrat.

[sethorlando]

Wow just sad. We need to get these Neo-Liberals out, corporate money needs to get out. Progressive Dems are the future of the party!

[nathandrake]

Can't decide if DCCC is corrupt or incompetent

[poponachtschnecke]

I love Cenk, it feels like he's my distant relative.

[jmq]

This is why they'll get voted out

[Detector]

It's all about selfish greed, as usual...

[laurettelaliberte]

I haven't voted for a republican in nearly 30 years, but I remain registered as one because I want them to know they're losing my vote every election. I've never voted for a dem, unless Bernie's temporary dem bid counts. I'm very progressive socially, but I believe in lean government that applies our taxes where it will benefit the most people. actual people, not corporations, and grass roots efforts to solve social problems (the longer I live in Europe, the more that is evolving), and no "military interventions".

[hellooutthere]

I first registered to vote as republican.. Then democrat. Then after Bernie. No party preference. Will register grn when they get around to acknowledging them.

So if you feel what the DCCC is doing is wrong, raise hell damn it.
Stop being we the sheeple with a sore bung hole.
The sheeple crap is why this country is so f**ked up.
You are the OWNER'S of the government. Act like it already!

[waterandafter]

What happened in 2008?
A shit-ton of non-republicans (including myself) registered republican to vote for Ron Paul in the primary.

[joeyg]

There is no right political side... There is, however, a right stance that an individual can hold..