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JI7

(93,616 posts)
2. he can run if he wants to but it's unlikely he would get far just because
Sun Dec 9, 2018, 06:42 AM
Dec 2018

he is unlikely to stand out among the other candidates running.

his run would be similar to Chris Dodd and he would most likely drop out before the voting even starts.

onetexan

(13,913 posts)
5. No, because Senator Blumenthal is very effective at his post
Sun Dec 9, 2018, 08:26 AM
Dec 2018

and we have an overly crowded field already. The senator is setting an excellent example for other Dems leaders on how to stand up against a rogue president, and exercising his responsibility as an elected official to protect the Constitution of the US.
We need pillars of strength like him to hold our party up in these very trying times, so we need the good senator to stay put.

onetexan

(13,913 posts)
7. i would prefer a well-respected candidate with alot foreign policy experience- like Biden - on top
Sun Dec 9, 2018, 08:44 AM
Dec 2018

and a younger candidate for VP to prepare the youngun' for future POTUS

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,897 posts)
9. No.....I Want Sherrod Brown or Kamala Harris.
Sun Dec 9, 2018, 08:53 AM
Dec 2018

Trump's attacks on them, should he actually survive impeachment, will solidify the Democratic base and add votes because Republican voters will finally see Trump for who he is and the Republicans who still were with him.
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