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Squinch

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18. I think this is an attempt to paint Democrats as being "gripped with jitters." Which we aren't.

Reply to JonLP24 (Reply #13)

Tue Jul 7, 2020, 05:20 PM

Jul 2020

And which is a stupid assertion.

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Convention jitters grip Democrats [View all] JoeOtterbein Jul 2020 OP

this will be based on specific locations and the situation with COVID. My wife and I already beachbumbob Jul 2020 #1

More "Democrats in disarraaaaayyyyy" bullshit. From the usual suspects. Squinch Jul 2020 #2

My thoughts exactly. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2020 #3

That jumped right out at me wryter2000 Jul 2020 #6

Right? It's not jitters. It's dealing with a fucking pandemic. Nevilledog Jul 2020 #10

Me Three! ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #11

I think this is more about the challenges of hosting a convention in the middle of a global pandemic JonLP24 Jul 2020 #13

I think this is an attempt to paint Democrats as being "gripped with jitters." Which we aren't. Squinch Jul 2020 #18

I agree it is probably a bad headline JonLP24 Jul 2020 #24

We've gone through all of our Democratic State Senator and State Rep conventions as well as.... George II Jul 2020 #26

Me, too! Politico - meh. eleny Jul 2020 #14

+1...nt SidDithers Jul 2020 #15

Yeah only kind ever posted by some. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #16

Yup Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2020 #20

Agreed kcr Jul 2020 #28

Yep mcar Jul 2020 #31

The Texas Democratic Party virtual convention went well Gothmog Jul 2020 #4

Democrats are trying to figure it out edhopper Jul 2020 #5

Reasonable concern zipplewrath Jul 2020 #7

you forgot a link to "more important reporting" nt msongs Jul 2020 #8

I doubt Holly Otterbein has enough of the details to write an honest article. LiberalFighter Jul 2020 #9

Nearly Certain She Did Not ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #12

Again. Squinch Jul 2020 #19

Trashing not a good article...no back up...just opinion from a source who Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #17

It has malicious intent... spreading FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) serves no good purpose. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #23

This is not a well written article Gothmog Jul 2020 #21

Total crap writing. Exactly what I'd expect from Holly Otterbein. No better than HA Goodman. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #22

That's ridiculous. A bad headline for a bad article. How can there be "jitters" regarding... George II Jul 2020 #25

It's very clear what's going on. They're not even trying to hide it... NurseJackie Jul 2020 #27

Oh no ... not that sorry excuse for a "journalist" again DenverJared Jul 2020 #29

Democrats and jitters mcar Jul 2020 #30

What Bullshit! The republicans are dealing with a shit show. GulfCoast66 Jul 2020 #32

What a silly headline. Sounds like a penny dreadful. betsuni Jul 2020 #33

The photo used in the article was revealing as well... NurseJackie Jul 2020 #34

Exactly. betsuni Jul 2020 #35

How can I take seriously any "reporter" who has so much obvious bias and resentment? NurseJackie Jul 2020 #36

Objectivity is a basic requirement for journalists. betsuni Jul 2020 #38

We are now "gripped by jitters?" DFW Jul 2020 #37

"Polly Gottawhine" OMG! Haaaaa! That's perfect! Too funny! NurseJackie Jul 2020 #39

"Rotgut, often shortened to rot, dates from 1819. Those who drank too much would get the jitters, betsuni Jul 2020 #40