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Skidmore

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15. No.

Wed Aug 29, 2018, 08:31 AM

Aug 2018

It means Gillum, a black candidate in the deep South, worked hard in his own right to win his race. He has received support and endorsement from a number of leaders. Heard him this morning on Morning Joe and liked his message that his race was about the needs of Floridians in the here and now. Black voters turned out in large numbers to support him. He is a solid Democrat, running as one. The last thing the people of this nation need is a perpetual cage death match between two aged white guys. Time for a more diverse field that looks like America.

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Progressive Upset Means A Sanders Vs. Trump Battle For Florida Governor [View all] oberliner Aug 2018 OP

Gillum is great if thats who won the primary. Go Blue. Crutchez_CuiBono Aug 2018 #1

I dont think that is the battle. honest.abe Aug 2018 #2

Medicare for All, $15 Minimum Wage, Higher Corporate Tax rates oberliner Aug 2018 #4

Those ideas were around long before Bernie. honest.abe Aug 2018 #6

Of course they were oberliner Aug 2018 #8

Those voting for Gillum will not be because he is assoicated with Bernie. honest.abe Aug 2018 #21

Actually, I thought you were going to say something else... NurseJackie Aug 2018 #32

Are you saying that EVERY voter who voted for Gillum agrees with EVERY one of Gillum's positions? George II Aug 2018 #40

Sure but name 1 person who ran on all that? SkyDancer Aug 2018 #13

yes but ALL dems want this..not just bernie ppl.. samnsara Aug 2018 #7

That's not true oberliner Aug 2018 #9

Of course there were a "few areas" uponit7771 Aug 2018 #23

That was BEFORE the primary. Good Democrats embrace the policies of their standard bearer.... George II Aug 2018 #37

No that isn't true at all SkyDancer Aug 2018 #14

+1 Go Vols Aug 2018 #44

Gillum is going to have to battle this Narrative UncleTomsEvilBrother Aug 2018 #3

Gillum ran on a platform that was very similar to Bernie's oberliner Aug 2018 #5

And also the Democratic Party's platform. George II Aug 2018 #25

Bernie didn't endorse him until August 1. ehrnst Aug 2018 #30

If the bandwagon can hold all that weight... I guess it's safe to hop on... no matter how late! NurseJackie Aug 2018 #31

Running to get to the front of another parade? yardwork Aug 2018 #42

I really wish people would stop trying to give Bernie credit for Gillum's Win. vdogg Aug 2018 #10

That's not what this article is doing at all oberliner Aug 2018 #11

Wonder who he will put as his Lt Gov? Graham perhaps ? FloridaBlues Aug 2018 #12

Sanders doesn't own these issues. NCTraveler Aug 2018 #19

+1, I think that's what grates me the most people acting as if these concepts are new uponit7771 Aug 2018 #24

yes it is Go Vols Aug 2018 #45

No. Skidmore Aug 2018 #15

+1 Exactly. n/t FSogol Aug 2018 #16

I think it's a mistake for anyone to try and TAKE CREDIT for Gillum's personal achievements. NurseJackie Aug 2018 #18

+++ sheshe2 Aug 2018 #29

That's my take as well. yardwork Aug 2018 #43

Your act is clear. Nt NCTraveler Aug 2018 #17

What a ridiculous media-concocted narrative mcar Aug 2018 #20

There's a slight problem with your divisive narrative. retread Aug 2018 #22

No, it doesn't... SidDithers Aug 2018 #26

I wonder what the narrative will be once President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.... George II Aug 2018 #27

It means a progressive Democratic challenge verses the trump agenda. While some relish in trying to still_one Aug 2018 #28

I'm Confused Me. Aug 2018 #35

Not so fast malaise Aug 2018 #33

This! sheshe2 Aug 2018 #36

I s'pose that's one of many interpretations. LanternWaste Aug 2018 #34

great pushback on this, Duers bigtree Aug 2018 #38

No. ismnotwasm Aug 2018 #39

Here's a thought peggysue2 Aug 2018 #41