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18. We saw Hillary with 3 million more popular votes and Obama elected twice
Mon Aug 8, 2022, 07:30 AM
Aug 2022

So why do they your friends feel Harris would sink the ticket?

Of course claudette Aug 2022 #1
Yes, I agree PatSeg Aug 2022 #50
Oh dear. FUD on the eve of great achievement. MrsCoffee Aug 2022 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author aeromanKC Aug 2022 #5
What is claudette Aug 2022 #6
Fear, uncertainty and doubt. MrsCoffee Aug 2022 #7
Democrats' 3 staples Fullduplexxx Aug 2022 #35
Thanks claudette Aug 2022 #37
I think... Mike Nelson Aug 2022 #3
Yeah, I can't figure out what the problem is either PatSeg Aug 2022 #51
When Hillary lost I was convinced I would never see a woman as president. Any woman Walleye Aug 2022 #4
I think that's a large part of the problem. Lonestarblue Aug 2022 #10
Unfair criticism for a pioneer aeromanKC Aug 2022 #12
It's a long deeply held attitude. It can't be argued away with logic Walleye Aug 2022 #14
Yet the last woman who ran won the popular vote by millions of votes. MrsCoffee Aug 2022 #19
That is what is so disappointing and discouraging about the whole thing, just when we think Walleye Aug 2022 #21
Just saying, it can be argued away logically. MrsCoffee Aug 2022 #27
I know, we managed to go through the whole 20th century without having popular and the EC at odds Walleye Aug 2022 #30
She won the popular vote but lose key states in the electoral college...that is not a win for us. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #44
and she didnt serve because enough dems bought the bs. mopinko Aug 2022 #28
Exactly, but dwayneb Aug 2022 #56
yes, and we also have Cori Bush, Katie Porter, AOC, etc RicROC Aug 2022 #20
I do think we will win eventually, I just don't think I'll be around to see it Walleye Aug 2022 #31
Sad to say, but I agree with them. patricia92243 Aug 2022 #8
Just what is the Harris issue? Generic Brad Aug 2022 #9
Conspiracy theories that she put everyone in jail in California. betsuni Aug 2022 #16
Talking about whether President Biden and gab13by13 Aug 2022 #11
Because of the conspiracy theory bullshit propaganda about Harris the moment she ran for president betsuni Aug 2022 #13
The hatred of women has become even more popular Walleye Aug 2022 #15
Confirmed by Elizabeth Warren's run for president. betsuni Aug 2022 #33
Yes, that is an excellent example. I remember the snake emojis. Walleye Aug 2022 #34
Apparently, we aren't allowed to discuss the misogyny that is overwhelming on the RW side, but hlthe2b Aug 2022 #36
It is not mysogeny if it is true. I have doubts about any woman winning the presidency. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #43
What is behind those doubts that lost Hillary the Presidency and is directed toward every other hlthe2b Aug 2022 #45
Hillary was one of the most competent women on the planet...she would have made a great Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #46
It's January 2020 and I'm resigned arlyellowdog Aug 2022 #17
We saw Hillary with 3 million more popular votes and Obama elected twice 867-5309. Aug 2022 #18
I love her. However... mdelaguna Aug 2022 #23
I did a thread here expressing my desire to see Kamala as president 867-5309. Aug 2022 #25
She's charismatic, has oration skills, attractive, extremely intelligent. betsuni Aug 2022 #26
Really. We beat them by 7 million votes with this ticket, what's the problem Walleye Aug 2022 #32
Some doubt whether any woman can win the presidency at this time. And I like VP Harris but Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #42
A woman can definitely win, imo, but Hillary was unique 867-5309. Aug 2022 #47
Whether President Biden and VP Harris should run again in 2024 gab13by13 Aug 2022 #22
This is a discussion site. You shouldn't be afraid to start one! oldsoftie Aug 2022 #24
Biden has said he will run...I suggest we take him at his word...and anyone who primaries Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #41
If Joe runs I'd be shocked if he has a meaningful challenger 867-5309. Aug 2022 #48
Like I said, no way would he say otherwise this early. oldsoftie Aug 2022 #54
You will Lose That bet. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #55
I posted a thread last night, gab13by13 Aug 2022 #29
Not following your comment dwayneb Aug 2022 #52
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2022 #38
No attack. Perfectly legitimate concern. marmar Aug 2022 #39
That is the best outcome...incumbents have a huge advantage which is why only three have Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #40
True - but there are some considerations this time dwayneb Aug 2022 #53
Why would anyone "attack" you for an opinion? dwayneb Aug 2022 #49
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