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ollie10

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17. And you calling me shitty is not poor form? give me a break!

Reply to NCTraveler (Reply #13)

Tue Jan 9, 2018, 11:39 AM

Jan 2018

I think Oprah should be taken seriously as a potential candidate. I have seen no compelling reason for her not to run. Not just assume we can use her enthusiasm for someone else.

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Oprah's best friend fuels 2020 run talk [View all] Bradshaw3 Jan 2018 OP

Their whole argument is based off the idea..... NCTraveler Jan 2018 #1

Do I want Oprah to run? mainstreetonce Jan 2018 #2

So you are saying just use her but don't give her a meaningful seat at the table? ollie10 Jan 2018 #4

Because enthusiasm will help turnout. mainstreetonce Jan 2018 #5

Yes, turnout for her as our party's candidate ollie10 Jan 2018 #6

Helping to elect representation that fits her ideas is getting a seat at the table. NCTraveler Jan 2018 #7

But what if she wants to run herself? ollie10 Jan 2018 #10

Really poor form the manner in which you replied to the other poster. NCTraveler Jan 2018 #13

And you calling me shitty is not poor form? give me a break! ollie10 Jan 2018 #17

Oprah could show other politicians how it's supposed to be done! NurseJackie Jan 2018 #20

Exactly. pressbox69 Jan 2018 #21

Oprah appeals to blacks, women, and young voters... ollie10 Jan 2018 #3

That's what I am waiting to see. mainstreetonce Jan 2018 #8

I think he would have a very difficult time attacking her in the same way he has others ollie10 Jan 2018 #14

What specifically leads you to believe that? LanternWaste Jan 2018 #15

How would you suppose Trump could go after her on a personal level? People love her ollie10 Jan 2018 #18

You want specifics? ollie10 Jan 2018 #23

Those groups already vote for Dems and she also has no experience and baggage Bradshaw3 Jan 2018 #9

We nominated someone with great experience and qualifications last time..... ollie10 Jan 2018 #12

Post hoc ergo prompter hoc... LanternWaste Jan 2018 #16

just sayin' ollie10 Jan 2018 #19

Winner. pressbox69 Jan 2018 #22

... LexVegas Jan 2018 #11