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Trueblue Texan

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10. I think Americans give too much thought to...

Reply to Trueblue Texan (Original post)

Sat Aug 18, 2018, 10:31 AM

Aug 2018

... their concerns about who can win when we need to focus on who can govern, as well. I hate that being a politician holds such a scuzzy reputation. These are important skills that are needed to move this nation forward. But I realize you have to win to be able to govern. Democracy ain't easy.

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I hope Avenatti doesn't make a run... [View all] Trueblue Texan Aug 2018 OP

He will. It's all about the attention Lee-Lee Aug 2018 #1

meh... Lots can happen between now and primaries. In the meantime, he gets under Trump's skin hlthe2b Aug 2018 #2

I'm okay with him, too janterry Aug 2018 #5

I'm with you. Avenatti does walks the walk though. He just flew one of the immigrant kids... brush Aug 2018 #8

Avenatti has a proven ability to get media coverage NewJeffCT Aug 2018 #3

So do airplane crashes jberryhill Aug 2018 #4

I like him, but not as a candidate manor321 Aug 2018 #6

Maybe he could fill a role in the next Democratic administration Ohiogal Aug 2018 #7

I agree. It shows how desperate tman Aug 2018 #9

I think Americans give too much thought to... Trueblue Texan Aug 2018 #10

What's wrong with Avenatti in debates and on the campaign trail? Sancho Aug 2018 #11

Hillary... Trueblue Texan Aug 2018 #12