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jcgoldie

(11,631 posts)

43. No thanks - voting for Trump is about as disqualifying as it gets

Reply to SummerSnow (Original post)

Thu Nov 15, 2018, 03:02 PM

Nov 2018

We all already knew exactly who Trump was in 2016 and if anyone could overlook that then they can fuck right off.

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WV Dem Richard Ojeda launches presidential bid [View all] SummerSnow Nov 2018 OP

And he voted for Trump in 2016 Sunsky Nov 2018 #1

+100 Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #5

I can handle a reformed Trump voter changing their voting patterns Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2018 #37

Because there wasn't a better candidate dalton99a Nov 2018 #38

lol RandiFan1290 Nov 2018 #2

LMAO perfect JHan Nov 2018 #14

He says a lot of things I appreciate hearing, including attacking the notion that the US hlthe2b Nov 2018 #3

He voted for Trump and is anti choice obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #13

Yes.. I pointed that out as well. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #16

he's toast Demonaut Nov 2018 #31

Ojeda Voted for trump. Not Smart. Cha Nov 2018 #4

If he voted for Trump in 2016..... bobGandolf Nov 2018 #6

He voted for Trump. He should not be a candidate. N/T CottonBear Nov 2018 #7

The Democratic Base Philosophy vs the General Election Voter Philosophy... brooklynite Nov 2018 #8

We are not talking about this guy being won back as a democratic voter. LisaL Nov 2018 #9

+1 obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #17

I'm going to argue that, aside from a phone call I've had with him, I have no opinion... brooklynite Nov 2018 #22

It does in my book. Once a moron, almost always a moron. n/t FSogol Nov 2018 #26

What about never voting for a Democrat for President? dansolo Nov 2018 #42

It absolutely does jcgoldie Nov 2018 #44

There will be some who believe as you say in the dichotomy. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #18

If he voted for Trump over Hillary edhopper Nov 2018 #24

He voted for Trump and he's anti-abortion. NEXT! lilactime Nov 2018 #10

And voted for Trump obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #11

good luck with that dude. JHan Nov 2018 #12

Voted for Trump. No way. octoberlib Nov 2018 #15

Did he vote for Obama in 2012? dansolo Nov 2018 #19

He said he never voted for a dem for president.. SummerSnow Nov 2018 #29

Sorry but Rs don't give a shit about vets or southern or anything. bullimiami Nov 2018 #20

Who? GoCubsGo Nov 2018 #21

Don't discount this guy off hand.. disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #23

He might appeal to populists. Small-Axe Nov 2018 #30

+1 grantcart Nov 2018 #32

Are you calling this guy a demagogue?? disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #34

Too late. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #45

I recall Micheal Moore speaking with him in Fahrenheit 11/9. nt Snotcicles Nov 2018 #25

He voted for Trump which shows at the least, extremely bad judgment. harumph Nov 2018 #27

Please don't even lunasun Nov 2018 #28

There is something "off" with this guy. He sounds sincere, but I think he may have some dameatball Nov 2018 #33

He lost his race though. JHan Nov 2018 #35

I missed that. Thought he won. Good point. dameatball Nov 2018 #36

He still over performed for a red area, but... ultimately lost. JHan Nov 2018 #39

was hoping he would challenge Capito NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #40

I don't see who will support this guy. rogue emissary Nov 2018 #41

No thanks - voting for Trump is about as disqualifying as it gets jcgoldie Nov 2018 #43

Awww Hell no..anyone that voted for Trump is a NO for me!!nt helpisontheway Nov 2018 #46