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MadameButterfly

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20. We can learn too much from history
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 12:23 PM
Feb 2026

Not every primary challenger is a Kennedy. Not every Progressive candidate is George McGovern. Each election has it's unique factors and reflects a different time.

i'm generally for democracy, and that includes within the Democratic primary system. A solid candidate that can win in the general should be able to survive a primary challenge. A healthy party should be able to regroup after a primary, unite, and win--stronger that they allowed democracy to play out and sure they have a candidate the people have chosen.

(No criticism intended here of Ted or McGovern.)

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LOL leftstreet Feb 2026 #1
s'funny that justaprogressive Feb 2026 #2
Voted against the War in Iraq while "others" didn't Bengus81 Feb 2026 #9
As did Senator Ted Kennedy!!!! (voted against the war in Iraq, BOTH as I recall!) Jack Valentino Feb 2026 #19
We can learn too much from history MadameButterfly Feb 2026 #20
Bahahaha...from Larry Summers, no less! Volaris Feb 2026 #3
K & R Emile Feb 2026 #4
;-{) Goonch Feb 2026 #5
Those mittens DeeDeeNY Feb 2026 #15
Jon Stewart is in there. BidenRocks Feb 2026 #6
very funny... and Summers shoudl have listened to his kids! LymphocyteLover Feb 2026 #7
The Jon Stewart mention is hilarious mainer Feb 2026 #8
Quiet! Genius errr, ummm... at work BaronChocula Feb 2026 #10
Ha that is fantastic mountain grammy Feb 2026 #11
I love it! Jilly_in_VA Feb 2026 #12
Perfect! I'm visualizing Bernie in Mittens. thought crime Feb 2026 #13
Giggle. Marie Marie Feb 2026 #14
Wow LOL mr715 Feb 2026 #16
He has ALWAYS been da man. a kennedy Feb 2026 #17
His kids sure sound a lot smarter than him fujiyamasan Feb 2026 #18
K&R spanone Feb 2026 #21
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