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calimary

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18. So do I. And I miss those days too.
Mon Jun 26, 2023, 03:28 PM
Jun 2023

Back before we had entire networks devoted to “opinion journalism.” Used to be there were just THE FACTS. Now, unfortunately, it’s about spinning those facts the way you want them to be, rather than simply what they are.

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I'm so old... Mysterian Jun 2023 #1
I know I'm tired of it already. Walleye Jun 2023 #2
I remember when getting arrested twice in one year meant louis-t Jun 2023 #14
Even once would be enough Mad_Machine76 Jun 2023 #40
John Edwards dropped out when his affair became public. louis-t Jun 2023 #53
Some dude was just on with Katy Tur Deminpenn Jun 2023 #30
This is why my kids told me to turn off cable. They have to create drama! True Blue American Jun 2023 #34
I'm so old I remember Mr.Bill Jun 2023 #31
I remember when the media was basically neutral.................. Lovie777 Jun 2023 #3
I miss those days. n/t ChazII Jun 2023 #13
That's because we had Walter Cronkite 40RatRod Jun 2023 #17
So do I. And I miss those days too. calimary Jun 2023 #18
So basically VMA131Marine Jun 2023 #4
Maybe you and I need to ask other old white folks, 'WTF are you thinking?' Captain Zero Jun 2023 #5
They weren't thinking, obviously. VMA131Marine Jun 2023 #6
I said that once to a former friend who wnylib Jun 2023 #32
start with him Celerity Jun 2023 #8
Thanks for posting. K&R emulatorloo Jun 2023 #7
Gee maybe deathsentence should say woke 5000 more times. It's working great for him Takket Jun 2023 #9
He Does That Every Day! ProfessorGAC Jun 2023 #36
Must be a hell of a lot of old white men voting Midnight Writer Jun 2023 #10
Poll must be heavily skewed toward old white men. triron Jun 2023 #11
Not just old white men Marthe48 Jun 2023 #23
K&R stage left Jun 2023 #25
Hey, I came of age in the 60s. wnylib Jun 2023 #33
I came of age in the sixties, too. stage left Jul 2023 #54
Lol..They're not nearly as dumb as the men whathehell Jun 2023 #51
Yes, I know. stage left Jul 2023 #55
There are some, but this poll shows women in general spooky3 Jun 2023 #29
And the young lean Democratic! True Blue American Jun 2023 #35
That was my thought too senseandsensibility Jun 2023 #27
Same Thing I Thought ProfessorGAC Jun 2023 #38
Trump essentially has no room for growth Johonny Jun 2023 #12
Schwarzenegger said that he doesn't see Trump leftyladyfrommo Jun 2023 #15
Great, but it is sad that the numbers are so close, where are people's brains? Escurumbele Jun 2023 #16
Thank Fox "News". calimary Jun 2023 #20
His numbers among Latinos is really good news. Elessar Zappa Jun 2023 #19
Headline for this news? Johnny2X2X Jun 2023 #21
Trump leads with Republican voters only. multigraincracker Jun 2023 #24
I get that Johnny2X2X Jun 2023 #26
K & R! liberalla Jun 2023 #22
Are you thinking that a Biden 4 point lead over Trump is a good thing? Chainfire Jun 2023 #28
Better than behind? But can't post polls showing us behind Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2023 #37
I'm certain it won't be anywhere near that close bigtree Jun 2023 #39
IOW it's ours to lose and we hope trump nominee. Good point that Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2023 #44
Although I've seen trends. Trump dipped big time after J6 Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2023 #45
much better than the other polls out there right now. WarGamer Jun 2023 #41
trending up bigtree Jun 2023 #43
Wouldn't classify living with inflation as fear mongering but you're right Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2023 #47
Exactly! Delayed reaction to last indictment? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2023 #46
K & R! liberalla Jun 2023 #42
Polls have been all over the place. lees1975 Jun 2023 #48
If Biden leads with indies 48-33 ,no way his overall lead is only 4. triron Jun 2023 #49
NICE !! Any polling in swing states? I know M$M loves national level stuff but its swing state polls uponit7771 Jun 2023 #50
he's ahead of Trump by the same low margin in the poll bigtree Jun 2023 #52
excellent news BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2023 #56
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