Competition, including intra-party, is good for democracy and energizes voters and activists. It seems such a simple point it’s almost cliched. The turnover rate in the Congress is less than European monarchies! This was not what our founders envisioned! twitter.com/davidsirota/st
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Indeed! We’re challenging Pelosi for the seat she has held for over 30 years to give SF an unapologetically progressive voice in Washington. The city deserves a champion for our values, and Shahid has been exactly that for over a decade shahidforchange.us/meet-shahid.ht
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But can we quit paying these people once they leave office. I've heard former Congress members collect a check for life once elected. If true, that has got to stop. They should get the same retirement benefits the rest of us get.
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Great, you like both Jimmy Dore and David Sirota. Is there any anti-Democratic loudmouth you don't admire?
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