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Avalux

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6. My parents are paying attention.

Reply to barbtries (Reply #4)

Thu Sep 6, 2012, 12:44 PM

Sep 2012

They are retired, not political and until recently didn't even vote. But this week - they are glued to the TV and are paying attention. We've been having the best conversations!

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Know what my favorite moment of last night was? [View all] gcomeau Sep 2012 OP

I suspect the "undecideds" ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2012 #1

Historically... gcomeau Sep 2012 #2

Point made ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2012 #3

the beauty of DU barbtries Sep 2012 #4

My parents are paying attention. Avalux Sep 2012 #6

that's great. barbtries Sep 2012 #7

I've been in that situation my whole life. Scuba Sep 2012 #8

I absolutely agree with that. If you are "undecided" at this point all I can feel is empathy..n/t monmouth Sep 2012 #5