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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Thu Aug 30, 2018, 08:32 AM Aug 2018

Does anyone else think that criticism of Nancy Pelosi seems more "acceptable" here

than criticism of Chuck Schumer? They are both Democrats, but seems to me they're treated differently.

Same ol' "Hm-m-m?"

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Does anyone else think that criticism of Nancy Pelosi seems more "acceptable" here (Original Post) Atticus Aug 2018 OP
ive seen some cringe worth posts on DU.. samnsara Aug 2018 #1
Are any of our candidates making a point of opposing Schumer's leadership role? BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #2
This is not FOX... kentuck Aug 2018 #3
I'll take one Nancy over five Chucks. tavernier Aug 2018 #4
Yes hlthe2b Aug 2018 #5

kentuck

(115,637 posts)
3. This is not FOX...
Thu Aug 30, 2018, 08:55 AM
Aug 2018

We cannot guarantee 50/50, fair and balanced reporting, on every person or every issue. Some people and some issues have more merit than others and are more deserving of coverage. The psychology of voters, on all sides, is a difficult thing to read.

tavernier

(14,510 posts)
4. I'll take one Nancy over five Chucks.
Thu Aug 30, 2018, 09:00 AM
Aug 2018

But that’s just my personal preference.

I don’t recall too much Pelosi bashing or fishing here, unless it’s bots or trolls.

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