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LanternWaste

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34. I s'pose that's one of many interpretations.

Reply to oberliner (Original post)

Wed Aug 29, 2018, 10:55 AM

Aug 2018

Those who enjoy comparing often forget the corollary-- contrast, the counter-balance to better achieve accurate context rather than a consistent predisposition to a conclusion already made (of which, fairness is then irrelevant).

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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