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October 8, 2016

Can someone explain Russia Uranium Wikileaks thing?

I'm stressing out.

October 7, 2016

This Opens a Door

Every week between now and the Election a new victim should come forward. Roll out the 13 year old rape victim a week before the election.

October 6, 2016

Morning Joe

I had stopped watching MJ in the mornings while I'm getting ready for work. Yesterday and today I tuned in and was reminded why I quit watching to begin with.
They aren't reporting or commenting on the news. They are trying to make certain stories stick. The whole Bill Clinton thing just isn't that big of a deal. He shouldn't have said it they way he said it, but I think most Americans would agree that Obamacare is mostly successful, but it is creating a lot of anxiety among the middle class and small businesses. I want everyone to have healthcare in this country. I like the ideals and progress that Obamacare can lead to, but I think a lot of reasonable people would say, let's keep it, but let's improve it! Done.
Morning Joe and the Trump Campaign is trying to act like this is good news for them, but I would say most people that would watch that and say ok the Clintons get it. They won't dismantle it, they'll make it better. I also thinks this helps the Clintons sure up the suburban voters.
These are just my thoughts, not my beliefs. I can always change my thinking when presented with compelling evidence and articulate points.

October 5, 2016

I like Tim Kaine

I'm not really down with the idea that VP should have been someone else. I love Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, but... I think VP sometimes have to restrain themselves according to the Presidents agenda. As a patriot I want Bernie and Elizabeth free to speak up and speak out and able to hold Hillary Clinton accountable, bc as democrats we don't blindly fall in line behind our Presidents. We are sane rational people, mostly, and we care about the issues more than the person occupying the White House.
I love Hillary, but being President is a multi faceted job and it's easy to get pulled in a direction and lose sight of some other priorities. I think Bernie and Elizabth can keep the focus on income inequality and strengthening the middle class.
Tim Kaine wasn't the calm voice in the room and maybe didn't win the theatre of the debate for those that watched. BUT Ive been watching the playbacks on the news and it show Kaine prosecuting Pence and him dodging. I wish Kaine had taken a few opportunities to hit Oence on his record as Governor. It's terrible and it was uncertain whether or not he would win re election in Indiana.

October 5, 2016

Why do DUers know more than "news" commentators

It amazes me that people on here and I'm sure elsewhere are more educated on the issues and records of these candidates.
Chris Hayes just brought up Mike Pences legislation in Indiana that miscarriages and abortions are required to be given funerals.
As it went to commercial, Chris Matthews said, is that true???

October 5, 2016

Campaign Ad Idea

Commandment: Though Shalt Not Lie
Then show Pence lying like a dog over and over again.

October 5, 2016

Dumbest Thing Said...

The Great State of Indiana

October 5, 2016

Debate: My Hopes

I hope that Kaine makes the case that Hillary is the change agent. Highlight accomplishments she's made by demonstrating bipartisanship and how the country has benefited from the changes she has created.

October 1, 2016

Clintons Comments Show that she Gets It!

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/clinton-comments-on-sanders-supporters-in-leaked-recording/ar-BBwSqN7?li=BBnb7Kz
After reading Hillarys unscripted, unrehearsed, and unpolished comments about Sanders supporters I see that she gets it.
I think this was leaked to smear her, but as a millennial that struggled to find a job after graduating during the Great Recession... I, for one, say that she is exactly right. My anxiety about the economy stems from the state of the economy when I graduated from college. It was bad.
I want better social programs, but also understand that a tax increase of that size on the middle class would slow growth and catapult us back to 2008 and 2009.
So for those that think Hillary is out of touch and doesn't get it. She clearly does!!!

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