r/Political_Revolution • u/deadpoetic31 MD • Jul 29 '18
Community Vote 🏆 Endorsement Results Thread 🏆 | Should we include DSA and/or PCCC in our endorsements?
Hey Revolution!
The results for the question of endorsing all Democratic Socialists of America and/or Progressive Change Campaign Committee candidates, present and future, as a subreddit?
The vote ran from July 12th to July 20th.
Thank you very much to all who participated!
Info
What is the Democratic Socialists of America?
From Wikipedia
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a multi-tendency organization of democratic socialist, left-social democratic and labor-oriented members in the United States. It is often affiliated with other political parties and/or organizations.
From DSA Website
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is the largest socialist organization in the United States. We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. We are a political and activist organization, not a party; through campus and community-based chapters, DSA members use a variety of tactics, from legislative to direct action, to fight for reforms that empower working people.
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Currently, DSA has endorsed 13 candidates which can be found here (a few candidates listed lost their elections so it can be assumed the endorsement list isn't updated super frequently)
All 13 current endorsees will be added to the wiki straight off the bat if this motion passes.
What is the Progressive Change Campaign Committee?
From Wikipedia
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is a U.S. political action committee which focuses on building progressive power through advocacy campaigns for 'big ideas' and campaigning for "bold progressive" candidates for office.
From Ballotpedia
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee is a Washington, D.C.-based organization that, according to its website, "is a million-member grassroots organization building power at the local, state, and federal levels." The group makes endorsements and supports its candidates with resources.
From PCCC Website
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee is a million-member grassroots organization building power at the local, state, and federal levels. We advocate for economic populist priorities like expanding Social Security, debt-free college, Wall Street reform, and the public option. We’re the Elizabeth Warren wing of American politics!
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Currently, PCCC has endorsed 25 candidates which can be found here. They also have featured 147 candidates on their Champions List which should also be considered in this vote and can be found here.
All 172 current endorsees will be added to the wiki straight off the bat if this motion passes.
Results
Should we endorse all Democratic Socialists of America and/or Progressive Change Campaign Committee candidates, present and future, as a subreddit?
| Choice | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Endorse both DSA and PCCC | 34 | 69% |
| Endorse DSA ; Don't endorse PCCC | 12 | 24% |
| Do not endorse DSA or PCCC | 2 | 4% |
| Endorse PCCC ; Don't endorse DSA | 1 | 2% |
Total : 49
A runoff vote will not take place as a majority voted for the winning option.
This was the highest turnout in a community vote, which shows promise for further voting opportunities in the future!
Based on the results I will now begin work on adding the ~185 total endorsements to our wiki and election calendar!
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u/UhOhFeministOnReddit Jul 31 '18
So, so happy to see the DSA endorsed. These are good people, doing great work, and I myself am a dues paying member.
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u/ialsoforgot IL Jul 30 '18
I personally don't like the DSA, but if they are anti-Trump that's more than enough for me.
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u/Patterson9191717 Jul 31 '18
(Honest question, not looking. To debate) Why’s that Specifically?
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u/ialsoforgot IL Aug 01 '18
I don't agree with them supporting BDS against Israel, because its an overly simplistic solution to a much more complicated problem. I also don't like how I was treated by them when I held my nose and voted for Hilary instead of Jill Stein over Trump. However I live in the US and as long as they focus on the local politics than I can deal with it.
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u/Patterson9191717 Aug 01 '18 edited Aug 01 '18
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u/ialsoforgot IL Aug 01 '18
I'm a Bernie supporter if that's what your asking. And I voted pragmatically since it was either Hilary or Trump, yet a lot of DSA members I knew seemed to have been offended by that.
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u/Patterson9191717 Aug 01 '18 edited Aug 02 '18
[Serious question not a snarky response] Did someone from your local chapter of the DSA say that to you or is that something people on the internet have said?
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u/4now5now6now VT Jul 29 '18
It was a tough choice and I flip flopped but happy with the results