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Mike Nelson

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1. I can translate that...

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Thu Oct 11, 2018, 04:55 AM

Oct 2018

… he's saying, "At this point, I'm still (almost) in." He's one of many circling inside the ring, hat in hand. I think they are all trying to reserve an "opt out" role. I think that's a good idea.

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Biden says he has no plans to run in 2020 -- 'at this point' [View all] TexasTowelie Oct 2018 OP

I can translate that... Mike Nelson Oct 2018 #1

Our politicians shouldn't need translating... they should just speak their minds and the truth. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #3

That would be ideal... Mike Nelson Oct 2018 #4

Yes, which is one of several reasons I like Elizabeth and SO hope she runs this time...Bernie too! InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #8

Even if he was, I doubt he'd say anything until... WePurrsevere Oct 2018 #2

JB is the best as an elder statesman! democratisphere Oct 2018 #5

Have you seen trump's hateful tweets and rallies, Cha Oct 2018 #6

Just as well given the recent discussions of the Anita Hill fiasco. Vinca Oct 2018 #7

Yeah, that whole fiasco does still bother me... some of those here may be too young to remember. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #9

I love Joe, but he shouldn't run. Adrahil Oct 2018 #10

I would support Joe Biden if he runs Gothmog Oct 2018 #11

I hope he sticks to that plan. Garrett78 Oct 2018 #12