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NanceGreggs

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35. Your plumber is not ...
Fri Sep 4, 2020, 12:00 AM
Sep 2020

... every Trumper. They're not a monolithic group - they are individuals. Some of them are like your plumber - but some of them are not.

If all Trump-humpers thought and acted in unison, Trump wouldn't be losing in the polls as badly as he is. We're two months from the GE, and he's struggling to win back members of his own 'base' that have deserted him.

Your plumber sounds like the classic "lost cause" - but there are Trumpsters out there who aren't completely out of reach.


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Strictly anecdotal, but ... [View all] NanceGreggs Sep 2020 OP
Excellent underpants Sep 2020 #1
⭐️K&R⭐️ spanone Sep 2020 #2
You never know just what will prove to be the 'final straw.' CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2020 #3
If that is their line in the sand, I'll take it. sheshe2 Sep 2020 #4
Hope springs eternal... Wounded Bear Sep 2020 #5
The people I'm talking about ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #13
I only wish there was audio. Or did Fox report on it also? Here is a local Fox reporting it Maraya1969 Sep 2020 #6
I say death by a thousand cuts. At some point the loss of blood will be too great. Loved the fierywoman Sep 2020 #7
1 + 1 equals 2,... the more people who find trDump to be atrocious and a lost cause the better. magicarpet Sep 2020 #8
He just can't help it. safeinOhio Sep 2020 #9
JHC trump is lightyears beyond Stupid. It sounds like he's channeling Cha Sep 2020 #10
He IS channeling Putin. He is owned lock, stock and barrel by Putin. not_the_one Sep 2020 #18
Yeah, Putin has little trump by the balls if he had any. Cha Sep 2020 #22
I'm thinking some former Trumpers have been waiting to publicly oasis Sep 2020 #11
Good to hear that this story is getting noticed Cirque du So-What Sep 2020 #12
There are a lot less dead-enders now ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #14
A lot of republicans never liked McCain Mr.Bill Sep 2020 #21
The remark was insulting to all POWs Cirque du So-What Sep 2020 #23
Yes, I'm sure it was. Mr.Bill Sep 2020 #26
Not the point I was trying to make Cirque du So-What Sep 2020 #31
I understand your point ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #40
Exactly - it's damaging because it confirms radius777 Sep 2020 #56
If Trump's twitter tantrum today is any indication gratuitous Sep 2020 #15
He did nothing but complain about the flag flying half-staff for McCain ... aggiesal Sep 2020 #42
Every voter, like every juror, has their "hook". The fact or set of facts WheelWalker Sep 2020 #16
Thanks Nanc DENVERPOPS Sep 2020 #17
The military is represented by every race, all genders, lunatica Sep 2020 #19
tRump has lost enough support already so that losing more could hurt him. Grammy23 Sep 2020 #20
My plumber/friend was over today and he's a Trumper. It's mind numbing what he believes from China Pepsidog Sep 2020 #24
Your plumber is not ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #35
If this story sways 5-10% of GOPers, Eyeball_Kid Sep 2020 #43
did they really ever think Cadet Bonespurs respected the military Skittles Sep 2020 #25
This happened in 2018. I'm surprised not much was made of it then. panader0 Sep 2020 #27
Would be great if Biden can find a way to bring up tRump's comments during the debates. NoRoadUntravelled Sep 2020 #28
"Political Twitter" has absolutely detonated over this steve2470 Sep 2020 #29
Cathy got to me big time. TruckFump Sep 2020 #33
I think he did rip open a lot of scars, and people will vote accordingly nt steve2470 Sep 2020 #34
Predicted often, but nothing ever sticks! Nt USALiberal Sep 2020 #30
If nothing sticks ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #37
Yep. Fox will do a 3 hour special on the outrage of Joe Bidden having a Freedom Fry with Mayo. plimsoll Sep 2020 #38
Given Trump's poll numbers ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #44
We haven't seen a real drop below 40%. plimsoll Sep 2020 #46
I was talking about his poll numbers ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #47
Well, let's see if they've forgiven him in two months' time Orrex Sep 2020 #32
Of course ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #36
Gonna take a lot of empty promises and phony crises to scoop litter over THIS turd. Grokenstein Sep 2020 #39
I look forward to the day ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #41
they finally get it now? mnmoderatedem Sep 2020 #45
Ravelry? electric_blue68 Sep 2020 #48
No. NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #49
Got it : ) electric_blue68 Sep 2020 #51
Truth be told ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #52
I love seeing what people have made... electric_blue68 Sep 2020 #53
What I "make" ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #54
I asked my Q & convo to u specifically as to not electric_blue68 Sep 2020 #55
Surely you could see ... NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #57
Which is WHY I asked you specifically electric_blue68 Sep 2020 #58
K&R smirkymonkey Sep 2020 #50
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