Joy Reid urges voters to sit out the election if the DNC puts up someone who doesn't share Platner's ideology

[Pompoy]

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It's getting clearer and clearer that the progressives would rather Republicans keep getting elected, than vote for "moderate" Democrats.
AIPAC seems to be a huge issue for them too.
No wonder Trump is the President and the Republicans have control of the Senate and the House.

[eShirl]

1. no fucking way I'm handing the election to Susan Collins

get real Joy

[rampartd]

2. Noooooo. the worst 3rd way corporate shill is still better than suzi collins.

i'm sorry about platner.

but maybe politics is something you need to get into slowly enough that the worst (and we all have a few little skeletons in their closet.) comes out before millions of people invest their contributions and hopes.

[Initech]

48. NEVER, EVER, under any circumstances throw away your vote!

We can fire the billionaire and Murdoch backed stooges. We have the power.

[Vinca]

3. This is exactly what I fear will happen. That's how we got Trump delivered to us for another round. Voters sat out.

This is one of the stupidest things Joy has ever suggested. She's not stupid. She should know better. Unless, of course, she's now on the RNC payroll.

[wnylib]

27. I used to enjoy listening to her and really respected her comments.

But I can't when she spouts nonsense like this. Especially not now at such a crucial time for the nation.

[MoseShrute]

55. I expected better advice from her than this.

I’ll vote for a rotting fence post before I sit out a vote or vote for a puke.

[Cha]

4. How freaking shorr-sighted

can you get! Has she learned nothing from PEDO's first and second terms?

[31j20b3]

5. Preemptive quitting advice to Maine seems like a transgression

Why not just stay quiet with the unsolicited advice and give the Maine democratic party a chance to select a new candidate?

[agingdem]

6. Joy...STFU!!

A pathological liar/a rage fueled racist psychopath/a corrupt bribery-taking extortionist/a sexual predator rapist/a convicted felon traitor is sleeping in a chair behind the Resolute Desk because media mouthpieces instructed their audiences to stay home on Election Day..

[bottomofthehill]

7. Joy is a dipshit.

The DNC. Where is the DNC in this at all. There are enough problems in Maine already. Don’t make additional shit up. The Maine Democratic Party is doing the best it can with the burning bag of shit it has been handed. Joy ain’t helping.

[Demnation]

8. Sure, let's self-destruct midterms over one candidate no longer in the race.

[videohead5]

9. She must've lost her mind

We need to block Trump and need to take back the senate. If Democrats all believed like her you could kiss democracy bye.

[SocialDemocrat61]

10. She has become a bit unhinged lately

not sure if she hit her head or she's just trying to get attention for her podcast.

[Rebl2]

33. It comes

across as trying to get attention

[MIButterfly]

11. No, just no

This is not the time to sit out the election. In fact, I would argue there's never a time to sit out any election EVER, but especially this one. We are fighting for our lives here. Republicans must be defeated at every level if we are to survive as a country.

Kindly shut your pie hole, Joy Reid.

And for what it's worth, this Progressive most definitely would NOT rather Republicans keep getting elected than vote for a "moderate" Democrat. I haven't missed an election since I first voted in 1972 and I have always voted for the Democratic candidate in every general election. Please don't paint us all with the same brush.

[Pompoy]

21. Just me running across this kind of talk on all kinds of shows like this, Reddit, Imgur, etc.

Just responding in general weariness about what I keep running across from fellow Democrats/liberals.

[MIButterfly]

44. Dear Pompoy, I meant no offense to you personally

and I sincerely apologize if it came across that way.

I think we're on the same page here. It's all good.

[Autumn]

12. oh dear.

[Johonny]

13. Would finding another rapist really help things?

[TVguyCards]

14. The replies on YouTube are interesting

Most, from what I can gather, are saying Maine voters voted for the platform and policies of Graham Platner. Replacing him with a centrist moderate is not what voters in the state want. I think that's rather Captain Obvious stuff but it's also very valid. I think he'll likely be replaced by someone who is very close in policy.

[SocialDemocrat61]

15. Were the people replying on YouTube

actual Maine voters?

[Pompoy]

19. More likely fans of The Majority Report with Sam Seder

[TVguyCards]

53. That is great question

[tritsofme]

16. What a fucking moron. She is an enemy of the Democratic Party and a direct ally to Trump and fascism.

[Raftergirl]

17. SMH

Mush for brains.

[Nixie]

18. Looks like she is using rage baiting to get more viewers.

This is typical social media rage bait — say stupid and outrageous things to get people to engage with your content. She’s a content creator now, not a journalist, and it shows. Dumbest idea ever. Bye Joy.

[GiqueCee]

20. Oh, Joy...

... Sweetie, Baby, Cookie, Honey, you sure stepped it this time! Your credibility just went down the toilet, and ain't nobody fishin' it out. You'e gonna want to walk that "Sit it out" bullshit back a parsec or two.
I favor the Progressive worldview, and I'm probably twice your age, but getting Republicans out of power in both the House AND the Senate should be the most important thing on your mind right now, NOT insisting that perfection be the enemy of good. That's the ONLY way we'll be able to work toward a more progressive future. You can't drive from the back seat cage of a Republican cruiser.
There are no miracles in this life, and change on this scale takes time; time we will not have if anyone listens to you.

[GiqueCee]

22. And another thing!

While it's true that this is a decision for Maine voters, they, and everyone else weighing in on this critical election, must remember that a senator works for the people of his or her state, but their decisions invariably affect the entire country.
At the moment, Republican majorities in both Houses of Congress, however thin they may be, work only for the Orange Lump stinking up the Oval Office with his flatulence, and he's already shown that he intends to destroy any and every government agency that even hints at doing good for anyone but him and his fellow thieving traitors. If they're not fluffing Trump, they're conducting Culture Wars, the results of which, again, only further Trump's unspeakably evil agenda.
Fuck 'em all with a fencepost, sideways.

[Scubamatt]

23. Joy, you need to stand down on this one

I agree that we should try to get a candidate to match Platner's platform, but the main goal is beating Collins and stopping Trump's fascist agenda. Eyes on the prize!.

[Mad_Machine76]

24. This is disappointing

coming from her

[Nanjeanne]

25. Primaries are for going with your heart. The general

is too damn important now. I pray they choose a candidate that supports the policies the Maine voters voted for - but encouraging sitting out isn’t a wise move Joy.

[3catwoman3]

26. No. No, no , no, no, NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Not in Maine. Not anywhere. Not ever!

What a terrible suggestion.

[Quiet Em]

28. I saw this on Bluesky last night.

It's not going over well.

The three top candidates to replace Platner are all solid.

I don't know why she's doing this but people are telling her NOPE.

[pinkstarburst]

29. What a great idea, Joy!

And why don't we all just sit out all the elections where our very favorite most sparkly primary candidate isn't the nominee? That will sure teach those republicans! /s

I hope they find a great candidate that Maine is excited about, and that they have also vetted up one side and down the other.

This talk of taking our ball and going home... is not how we win elections.

[MineralMan]

30. That Is Moronic Advice

That's what has gotten us in trouble and given us the likes of Donald J. Trump.

Please take a seat, Joy!

Sheesh!

[FalloutShelter]

31. FFS

[krawhitham]

32. It's clear from his goodbye video he didn't really have a ideology, it was just a dog and pony show to whip up support

[MorbidButterflyTat]

49. ...and donations.

[MustLoveBeagles]

34. I love Joy but I strongly disagree with her

We need every seat we can get get. If that means means nominating a moderate so be it. As a lefty I've voted for them plenty of times. It doesn't hurt I promise. With democracy on the line it's irresponsible to tell people not to vote. She has no more say in this than Platner did. I'm very disappointed in Joy.

[PCIntern]

35. Welcome one and all to the Joy Reid Amateur Hour!!!

Another Self-appointed Savior of America. I’m so tired of these know-nothings. She made plenty of money with this Tinhorn-Mussolini in power. Why not just continue???

[MagickMuffin]

36. So, as long as a candidate uses the correct words like Planter did then let's flock to them

Sure, that makes so much sense. Use the coded words to appear progressive and they get your votes. If they don't use the coded words then sit the election out.

HooBoy what a short sighted way of thinking.

[Sneederbunk]

37. I'm sure most Mainers get their political advice from Joy Reid.

[synni]

38. She needs to shut up

That kind of thinking is what got us into this mess.

[ananda]

39. Strong disappointment patterns are hard to break.

When people want Democrats to be their perfect candidates,
yet would tolerate truly horrible Republicans, well there you
have a serious psychological problem

[Scrivener7]

40. Idiot.

[Jilly_in_VA]

41. Oh sure

and get Concerned Susie elected AGAIN? No fucking way, Joy. You just blew it.

[dem4decades]

42. No thank you Joy.

[11 Bravo]

43. Jill Stein and Ralph Nader heartily endorse this strategy.

Me? Not so much.
Fuck off, Joy.

[Lars39]

45. Where is the original video of Joy Reid saying this?

She needs feedback aplenty by DUers in the original video.

[Initech]

46. Oh hell fucking no!!! Do not listnen to her.

If you throw away your vote, the Murdoch / Fox cult wins and that also means Trump wins. Do not do this!

[sarisataka]

47. It seems a significant part of the movement wants to defeat Democrats more than Republicans

Do Democrats "need to be taught a lesson" again?

[flvegan]

50. Did she actually "urge voters to sit out the election" like, is that a quote?

Not clicking the YouTube video. Just curious if the headline is clickbait or reality.

[IcyPeas]

56. Yes. Fast forward to the 12:00 minute mark.

[flvegan]

57. I'll take your word for it, thanks. n/t

[awesomerwb1]

51. Never liked this person.

[Indykatie]

52. I've never been a JR fan or Nina Turner fan. This kinda sh*t shows me I was right about Reed.

Our far left wing is just like MAGA. They'll burn the house down for the sake of "purity". MAGA took control of the GOP. I hope Democrats don't suffer the same end.

[GJGCA]

54. Why cut off your nose...

...to spite your face, when you can shoot yourself in the foot instead?

[bluestarone]

58. well joy, THIS is really dumb.

WTH? Please go public and tell everyone you were so so wrong on this election. Every body has got to vote BLUE. What the hell is wrong with you?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

59. Sitting out the election is as stupid as it gets

[Martin Eden]

60. Joy Reid speaks for herself, NOT for "progressives"

It's getting clearer and clearer that the progressives would rather Republicans keep getting elected, than vote for "moderate" Democrats.

I've been on the progressive side of the Democratic Party since I started voting in 1976, and I will ALWAYS vote for D over R, even if a moderate comes out on top over my favored progressive candidate in the primary.

Because the Republican is always worse.

Of course, I speak only for myself, as does Joy Reid.

Also, of course, there are some progressives who agree with her.

However, if such a thing can be determined, I would bet more progressives agree with me -- especially now that control of the House and/or Senate could make the difference between democracy or fascism -- that getting souls to the polls to put D's in seats is an overriding priority.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

61. I was not sad to see Joy Reid leave MS NOW

This crap reaffirms my belief that MS NOW made the right decision

[struggle4progress]

62. I usually bin a fan of hers but it ain't gonna help the cause if us all runs off in different directions