John Boehner: “Have you ever met anybody who read the party platform?” 
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The context in which Democrats have been preparing their platform this year has differed greatly from that of Republicans. Hillary Clinton, the party’s presumptive nominee, faced a much stiffer challenge than expected during the primary season from Bernie Sanders, who developed a following of ardent supporters. Throughout the primary campaign, Sanders continually dragged Clinton leftward on policy. Leading up to the national convention, Sanders insisted that the party adopt “the most progressive platform ever passed.”
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Do Party Platforms Still Matter?
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/...ention/491147/
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There are many reasons some committee members may have had to oppose these progressive policies: personal ideology, fealty to Clinton or, in the case of the TPP, pressure from the Obama administration. On top of all that, however, several delegates have financial interests directly opposed to the Sanders-inspired planks.
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Here to support my claim that H--> is basically a capitalist who naturally gravitates to where the money is or comes from.
Disappointed By the Democratic Party Platform? Follow the Money
http://billmoyers.com/story/disappoi...-follow-money/
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The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite. Thomas Jefferson
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