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Progressives go on damage control after Ukraine diplomacy letter
The Hill ^ | 10/25/22 | Hanna Trudo

Posted on 10/26/2022 2:44:19 AM PDT by Libloather

House progressives are doing damage control after retreating from a letter that stirred outrage among Democrats by questioning President Biden’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine war two weeks before the midterm elections.

The letter, blamed Tuesday on poor staff work, raised questions about the political acumen of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and its leader, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), who is eyeing a run at leadership in the next Congress.

“The letter was drafted several months ago, but unfortunately was released by staff without vetting. As Chair of the Caucus, I accept responsibility for this,” Jayapal wrote in a Tuesday statement.

The letter, which asked Biden to explore diplomacy with Russia to end the war, muddled the Democrats’ message that a GOP takeover of the House could undermine U.S. unity behind Ukraine.

**SNIP**

In rescinding her letter, Jayapal tried to assuage Democrats’ concerns that her caucus was sending a message that goes against the White House at a critical juncture. She had previously raised the idea that there are other ways for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine and that the Biden administration should consider direct talks with Moscow.

But by Tuesday, as pressure escalated among lawmakers on Capitol Hill and in Democratic campaigns, she issued a total reversal of her group’s stance, a move that is exceptionally rare among progressives who are used to digging in their HEELS.

Jayapal said that the initial release unintentionally muddied the water between where Democrats and Republicans stand.

“Because of the timing, our message is being conflated by some as being equivalent to the recent statement by Republican Leader McCarthy threatening an end to aid to Ukraine if Republicans take over,” she wrote.

**SNIP**

“The screw up here is the lack of coordination with signers,” said a Democratic congressional source.

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; History; Local News
KEYWORDS: backtrack; damage; letter; pramilajayapal; progressives; ukraine; wokewariii
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1 posted on 10/26/2022 2:44:19 AM PDT by Libloather
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To: Libloather

Biden - if Republicans get elected the economy will tank

Biden - if Republicans get elected, support for Ukraine will fall

The Democrats and media will go non-stop blaming the GOP takeover of congress for everything. It will be 2 years of smearing and sliming of the entire party because they fear most is a strong Republican in the White House.


2 posted on 10/26/2022 2:46:56 AM PDT by Erik Latranyi (We are being manipulated by forces that most do not see)
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To: Libloather

Was for negotiations before being against negotiations.

John ‘Lurch’ Kerry just rolled over in his grave.

Opps, my bad, KerryIdiot still alive making a idiotic fool of himself as a tool for the WEF and Schwab...


3 posted on 10/26/2022 2:47:05 AM PDT by cranked
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To: Libloather

Released by the staff...

That’s leadership. Throw your people under the bus.


4 posted on 10/26/2022 2:48:14 AM PDT by lurk (u)
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To: Libloather

They don’t want people to think they enjoy helping President Retard blow billions to finance wars

Their votes say otherwise


5 posted on 10/26/2022 2:49:04 AM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it 🤪)
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To: cranked

Understandable. After all, Kerry looks like a cadaver.


6 posted on 10/26/2022 2:49:21 AM PDT by skr (Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. - Proverbs 14:34)
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7 posted on 10/26/2022 2:49:37 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Travis McGee

Love this. Thanks.


8 posted on 10/26/2022 3:01:00 AM PDT by MarMema (No bugs for consumption)
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To: Libloather
Damage control? They flipped flopped like a fish.

You gotta give Nancy Pelosi credit she can whip them demorats into line every time.

9 posted on 10/26/2022 3:19:23 AM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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To: Libloather

Only one opinion is allowed on Ukraine right now. Didn’t they get the memo.


10 posted on 10/26/2022 3:20:47 AM PDT by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERBODY'S BUSINESS-REMEMBER PASTOR NIEMOLLER)
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To: MarMema

I’m glad you love it, because the war hawks pushing to throw the dice on nuclear war hate it.


11 posted on 10/26/2022 3:21:58 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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So far I’m very pleased with the Republican rank in file in general, “Freepers” in particular, for refusing to “rally ‘round” that election stealing p.o.s. “commander in chief” Xiden on the Ukraine issue. Politics *does not* “stop at the water’s edge” this time. We *don’t* have to “support our ‘commander in chief’ no matter what.” The neocons (globalist warmongers, for those who need that word defined) have lost control of the GOP!


12 posted on 10/26/2022 3:26:27 AM PDT by Big Brother Go to Hell
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To: Libloather

They accidentally wrote a lengthy letter detailing how nuclear war might be avoided and accidentally published said letter? And the idea of negotiations and talking instead of attacking makes them sound like Republicans.


13 posted on 10/26/2022 3:33:46 AM PDT by gitmo (If your theology doesn't become your biography, what good is it?)
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To: Big Brother Go to Hell
We won't be fooled again.


14 posted on 10/26/2022 3:52:19 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Libloather
"The letter, blamed Tuesday on poor staff work"


Who is Tuesday?
15 posted on 10/26/2022 3:53:45 AM PDT by Bikkuri (I am proud to be a PureBlood.)
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To: Libloather

Part of the letter was full support for Neocons on Ukraine - they expected the media to report that part of the letter, but instead the media focused on the MOST EVIL part of the letter, which was that talks be started so as to avert WW3.

A very rare case of bad messaging by the Left.


16 posted on 10/26/2022 4:08:31 AM PDT by BobL
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“Released by the staff...”

I suspect that EVERY LETTER is released by the staff, as I doubt Congressmen are faxing off their own work.


17 posted on 10/26/2022 4:09:53 AM PDT by BobL
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To: Libloather

What will they say when their Palestinian pals line up with Russia? What to do?


18 posted on 10/26/2022 4:20:55 AM PDT by RAldrich
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To: Libloather

Goes to show that staffers are running the country while their bosses are out partying.


19 posted on 10/26/2022 5:14:42 AM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: Libloather

I’ve been an independent for a decade, but what I’m seeing in politics today is the Republicans are the varsity team and the Democrats are worse even than a JV team. It seems that they are better at manipulation of the court of public opinion then the Republicans are, but they are much, much worse at actually doing the job of running the government.


20 posted on 10/26/2022 5:23:55 AM PDT by cuban leaf (My prediction: Harris is Spiro Agnew. We'll soon see who becomes Gerald Ford, and our next prez.)
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