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Silent Type

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22. I agree. We'll know more in weeks to come, but immigration was a huge issue. I've pretty
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 03:21 AM
Nov 2024

much been for protecting immigrants’ rights, especially those who have been here for several years contributing to communities. But bigots just don’t care about that.

The economics issue is tough with inflation (though easing without the predicted recession) and high housing costs now. While I argued against trump’s BS whenever it came up, it’s tough going from “people are living paycheck to paycheck” as we were last year, to the economy is great.

Hopefully, we’ll get insights into problems in coming weeks. Like 2016, the midterms are around corner.

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Im just going to say it [View all] ColinC Nov 2024 OP
Biden running for a second term wasn't so hot Klarkashton Nov 2024 #1
That was the mistake Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #4
Yes exactly! beaglelover Nov 2024 #6
Disagree. We would have probably lost worse with Biden. beaglelover Nov 2024 #2
Shaprio was the mistake. joshcryer Nov 2024 #3
Maybe he saw it dweller Nov 2024 #5
I honestly don't think it would have made a difference. Coventina Nov 2024 #7
I agree , 0 difference JCMach1 Nov 2024 #10
This. /nt artemisia1 Nov 2024 #26
Biden shouldn't have ran in 24... step aside and allow a healthy primary WarGamer Nov 2024 #8
Agree. Although Harris was really the only choice by July and she and Walz were great. Silent Type Nov 2024 #12
Yep. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #19
I think we would have lost by more, honestly. We had a good ticket. There are more white wingers here Silent Type Nov 2024 #9
Trump grew his base with Black and Latino men. beaglelover Nov 2024 #13
We'll see what happens with the Latino vote when they start mass deportations... SKKY Nov 2024 #18
It would have knocked him out if convicted, but I think trump's voters saw the prosecutions as political harassment. Silent Type Nov 2024 #24
I agree. We'll know more in weeks to come, but immigration was a huge issue. I've pretty Silent Type Nov 2024 #22
Biden would have lost by a lot more. He very likely would have lost MN, VA and NH. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #11
The mistake. Was Merrick Garland. dchill Nov 2024 #14
☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾****THIS !!!**** I will never miss if f**kin face ... never uponit7771 Nov 2024 #15
RBG not Greg_In_SF Nov 2024 #16
It WAS a bad idea by political historical standards--- but I believe that Kamala Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #17
I'm not listening to anyone that blames her. Considering the circumstances, this campaign would have Silent Type Nov 2024 #25
Like I said, I don't blame her for anything. Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #29
Sorry, I should have put a +1. I'm in total agreement with you. Silent Type Nov 2024 #31
We're all upset. This is all just so TOTALLY fucked up!! Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #32
I think he dropped out too late Polybius Nov 2024 #20
We needed a mentally healthy electorate. Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #30
There is nothing we could have done differently. It wouldn't have mattered who was on the ticket tulipsandroses Nov 2024 #21
It doesn't matter, they hate all democrats and what we represent. Duncan Grant Nov 2024 #23
Actually, I'm not sure. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #27
I agree with you. Patton French Nov 2024 #28
We'll never know Lulu KC Nov 2024 #33
Neither do I. Stop B.See Nov 2024 #34
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