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UTUSN

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3. Yes. & I thought at the time it would end OBAMA's campaign.

Reply to Yavin4 (Original post)

Sun Oct 27, 2024, 10:57 PM

Oct 2024

Ah, the old days when MUSKIE's shedding a tear for his wife, DEAN's victory scream, and such could end a campaign - not like today when convictions, rape, insurrection, and more are just blips. I also remember I bit my tongue over WRIGHT because there was uncritical blinders support.

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Anyone here remember how Obama was forced into making a speech about his pastor, Rev. Wright? [View all] Yavin4 Oct 2024 OP

Yes I remember it well Tribetime Oct 2024 #1

He showed his birth certificate, too. Cha Oct 2024 #2

Yes. & I thought at the time it would end OBAMA's campaign. UTUSN Oct 2024 #3

Great point. Should be part of current discussion. nt wiggs Oct 2024 #4

And that Bill Ayers (weatherunderground) attended the same dinner party...that was hammered for weeks. nt wiggs Oct 2024 #5