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51. Bill Clinton Bombed as Key-Note Speaker at the Democratic Convention in 1988

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Thu Oct 18, 2018, 11:56 AM

Oct 2018

...then he got better.Try listening again. He's the best Democrat in Texas since Lloyd Bentsen and Ann Richards

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Do you like Beto? [View all] leftyladyfrommo Oct 2018 OP

I can't vote for him either, but I love him. bearsfootball516 Oct 2018 #1

Are you a Texas resident? redstatebluegirl Oct 2018 #38

I live in Indiana. bearsfootball516 Oct 2018 #42

Sorry when you said you couldn't vote for him, I thought you in a spot to do so. redstatebluegirl Oct 2018 #44

Perhaps the Indiana State map avatar might explain? Caliman73 Oct 2018 #43

And here I thought True Dough Oct 2018 #54

Well I can't say I don't love it...but Caliman73 Oct 2018 #61

Cali is a city in Colombia... Small-Axe Oct 2018 #63

You must not be Latino Caliman73 Oct 2018 #66

... Turin_C3PO Oct 2018 #70

No such thing as a proper nickname. Whatever sticks, sticks. Iggo Oct 2018 #73

I like just about everything about him. WeekiWater Oct 2018 #2

Love Beto and I can't vote for him either. I will get to vote for him when he runs for President Autumn Oct 2018 #3

What's not to like? hlthe2b Oct 2018 #4

What dont you like about him? He is a Democrat that speaks the truth INdemo Oct 2018 #5

I think it was when he said he would rather that Obama not come to campaign for him. leftyladyfrommo Oct 2018 #33

In 2010 Democratic Candidates kept Obama out of their Campaign INdemo Oct 2018 #45

Probably not in Texas....I don't know.... LeftInTX Oct 2018 #99

I can very much understand why Beto would say that about Obama Trailrider1951 Oct 2018 #109

VOTE for BETO aeromanKC Oct 2018 #6

lol fail ! stonecutter357 Oct 2018 #7

Word. Iggo Oct 2018 #17

Let me ask you a question, leftyladyfrommo. TexasProgresive Oct 2018 #8

+1,000 malaise Oct 2018 #12

What you said right there. Texas Progressive.. mountain grammy Oct 2018 #19

+1,000,000 TexasTowelie Oct 2018 #97

I'm a new precinct chair LeftInTX Oct 2018 #102

Yes. I like Beto. blogslut Oct 2018 #9

What exactly don't you like about him? smirkymonkey Oct 2018 #10

I like him a lot! lark Oct 2018 #11

I do. H2O Man Oct 2018 #13

Just because he isn't Obama, that doesn't mean he isn't a worthy candidate and tblue37 Oct 2018 #14

I like him BigMin28 Oct 2018 #15

Wow! Iggo Oct 2018 #16

A democrat who doesn't like this guy? awesomerwb1 Oct 2018 #18

Why is this Republican talking point here? onecaliberal Oct 2018 #20

I'm not a Republican talking point. leftyladyfrommo Oct 2018 #35

"He just hits me the wrong way." Iggo Oct 2018 #37

No one said that you are the talking point. Furthermore.... DontBooVote Oct 2018 #39

Welcome to DU. Iggo Oct 2018 #40

Thank you. Been reading DU for nearly 15 years, you guys provide respite in a raging storm. nt DontBooVote Oct 2018 #46

welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2018 #92

Wait, you've never even heard him speak, but you came to let us all know you don't like him anyway? MrsCoffee Oct 2018 #55

He reminds me of the hero of "Washington" films from the 30's violetpastille Oct 2018 #65

This IS a Republican talking point. People like him because he is the real deal. onecaliberal Oct 2018 #88

Because it's a DISCUSSION forum (underlining, not yelling). LAS14 Oct 2018 #49

We all miss Obama. Polly Hennessey Oct 2018 #21

you need to ask yourself why you can't....he has huge potential in front of him like no other beachbum bob Oct 2018 #22

Perfect politicians are hard, if not impossible, to find. democratisphere Oct 2018 #23

Yes. He's the real deal. He may not act as polished Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2018 #24

Their backgrounds are different LeftInTX Oct 2018 #106

Just watched the town hall and think he was Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2018 #108

He does have an erstwhile Obamaesqe quality about him. Tommy_Carcetti Oct 2018 #25

Yes. n/t LuckyCharms Oct 2018 #26

I'm stuck with the pathetic Grassley and Ernst as Senators. Would vote bullwinkle428 Oct 2018 #27

I admit that I haven't too closely. Atman Oct 2018 #28

Yes, I like Beto. Missing Obama is a feeble excuse for your dislike. Paladin Oct 2018 #29

I didn't say I disliked him. The only time I heard him was leftyladyfrommo Oct 2018 #36

I love Obama too, but do you think declining to have Obama campaign for him was a diss by Beto? Tarheel_Dem Oct 2018 #71

Not sure what you don't like.... Adrahil Oct 2018 #30

Do you like Cruz better? CountAllVotes Oct 2018 #31

Do you like Beto? juliann9494 Oct 2018 #32

I had heard so much about him that I was excited to see him on Real Time last spring. cyndensco Oct 2018 #34

He isn't as progressive as I would like redstatebluegirl Oct 2018 #41

Right elleng Oct 2018 #103

I can't vote for him, but I sent two donations. Hoping he can get over the hump. dameatball Oct 2018 #47

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??? I don't understand any of this. Please explain. nt LAS14 Oct 2018 #50

Nor did I DFW Oct 2018 #53

LOL! Not all that glitters... PETRUS Oct 2018 #57

Can you explain what the removed post meant, and how your response applies? LAS14 Oct 2018 #87

I can only speculate about the poster's intent... PETRUS Oct 2018 #90

Bill Clinton Bombed as Key-Note Speaker at the Democratic Convention in 1988 Stallion Oct 2018 #51

In comparrison to Cruz... disillusioned73 Oct 2018 #52

I like him but qazplm135 Oct 2018 #56

I like him in that way... MontanaMama Oct 2018 #77

Well if you love him so much qazplm135 Oct 2018 #84

😏 MontanaMama Oct 2018 #89

I graduated in 1981 from a conservative christian high school in TX OriginalGeek Oct 2018 #58

I miss Obama too, but I like Beto just fine DFW Oct 2018 #59

I'm not really paying much attention to him... FarPoint Oct 2018 #60

I can't vote for him but I did contribute to his campaign. TNLib Oct 2018 #62

I love Beto. I'm not from Texas, but I've been watching their debates and reading articles here and -Steph- Oct 2018 #64

Yes, I like him. Turin_C3PO Oct 2018 #67

Beto is one of the few I've given money to, when I had spare dollars. Croney Oct 2018 #68

Same here. Turin_C3PO Oct 2018 #69

I really like Beto and I am glad that I can vote for him Gothmog Oct 2018 #72

I can vote for him too. And will do when early voting starts. Liberal In Texas Oct 2018 #93

He'd probably be winning if he were better on guns aikoaiko Oct 2018 #74

Better in your view maybe, not for most people here. Nt USALiberal Oct 2018 #76

What are his thoughts on gun bans? Turin_C3PO Oct 2018 #78

Not a problem. I googled for you so that I could ensure accuracy. aikoaiko Oct 2018 #79

Thank you good sir! (Or ma'am) Turin_C3PO Oct 2018 #81

+1 uponit7771 Oct 2018 #95

Good person, good candidate JCMach1 Oct 2018 #75

What is not to like about him? Dem_4_Life Oct 2018 #80

He's a superstar msdogi Oct 2018 #82

I only have one reservation about liking Beto, and it's frankly unreasonable. Pope George Ringo II Oct 2018 #83

The word Duh comes to mind vercetti2021 Oct 2018 #85

Love him (so far) lillypaddle Oct 2018 #86

Love EVERYTHING about him! Wish I could vote him and if I were still in Texas, I would SammyWinstonJack Oct 2018 #91

He's OK, I haven't paid that much attention Raine Oct 2018 #94

I can't vote for him either... MrScorpio Oct 2018 #96

Obama doesn't care . Obama gets politics more than anyone . Obama has kept Beto off his endorsements JI7 Oct 2018 #98

Exactly! Cha Oct 2018 #100

I like him nut I am not dumping $$$ into a lot cause. RandySF Oct 2018 #101

I'd vote for him cagefreesoylentgreen Oct 2018 #104

I do not like Beto. sprinkleeninow Oct 2018 #105

Lefty lady from Michigan here. GreenEyedLefty Oct 2018 #107