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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
8. He's got more brains that most... definitely in the top three!
Mon Jan 25, 2021, 06:27 PM
Jan 2021

He knows the law and he knows how politics works. I like that he's not "addicted" to Twitter or engaging in Twitter-wars or Twitter-feuds or other types of meaningless grandstanding and empty showboating. He knows what he's doing and he doesn't need the approval of a fan-club to keep his focus.

I don't know if he was at any time being considered by Biden as a potential running mate, but I would have been pleased with that choice. I really like that he knew WHEN it was the right time to withdraw from the race so that the reasonable and moderate voters could coalesce around Biden (rather than splitting the moderate vote in so many directions). He and others made the right choice at the perfect time.

He's loyal to the party and he understands that being divisive and "eating our own" serves no good purpose in the long run. Honestly, I see great things for him. He has a very bright future. I hope I live long enough to enjoy watching it play out for him, and our nation.

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Bingo,... some real brainiacs on our side. magicarpet Jan 2021 #1
aren't they all on our side? housecat Jan 2021 #12
The three mentioned by OP have more in common than brains. soldierant Jan 2021 #19
I have gotten to know him last couple months and really like him. LizBeth Jan 2021 #2
we do have good, good people. Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #3
I know. I want the strong firebrands to take charge! ananda Jan 2021 #11
Your list of cowards could include Rep. Squirrel-Attached-To-Rand-Paul. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2021 #4
Almost ruined my phone there Geechie Jan 2021 #20
Well said, accurate and deserving. Jay25 Jan 2021 #5
Yes, thank you! cp Jan 2021 #6
Proud to say all those you mentioned are Californians! Hekate Jan 2021 #7
Hekate.... Upthevibe Jan 2021 #10
Me too seta1950 Jan 2021 #23
He's got more brains that most... definitely in the top three! NurseJackie Jan 2021 #8
I couldn't agree more about what he should have in store for him politically mtnsnake Jan 2021 #13
The GOP is inadvertently making stars our of democrats ffr Jan 2021 #9
I would be thrilled with any of those 3. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #14
I love Porter, Swalwell and Schiff! All smart as hell with a good moral center. Cousin Dupree Jan 2021 #15
It's 'doubled down'. trof Jan 2021 #16
Beautifully put, mtnsnake! Eric Swalwell is indeed a portrait of courage. LaMouffette Jan 2021 #17
You forgot Jackie Speier Nululu Jan 2021 #18
Yes, I love her too! flying_wahini Jan 2021 #22
Yes, he would be a WONDERFUL Speaker of the House. flying_wahini Jan 2021 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2021 #24
K&R n/t denbot Jan 2021 #25
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