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everyonematters

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8. According to Gallup's latest poll 45% of the electorate consider themselves independents.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 07:36 PM

Feb 23

These people are going to dominate any future elections. On something like this, we need to ask ourselves, is this advancing our prospects for the future, or is it entertainment or making ourselves feel good.

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Petulant? This Dem consultant on CNN warns Dems not to be "petulant" at the SOTU [View all] senseandsensibility Feb 23 OP

Begs the Question.. Who Is It? Cha Feb 23 #1

They should laugh. underpants Feb 23 #2

That's my philosophy - laugh at them. NewHendoLib Feb 23 #4

They shouldn't even be showing up n/t leftstreet Feb 23 #3

You want petulant? Look at that petty fat fuck up there in the clown makeup. Blue Owl Feb 23 #5

He's petulant on his best day senseandsensibility Feb 23 #6

Who is 'This Dem consultant'? NeoTrajan Feb 23 #7

Someone stuck in the 90s. Hopefully they don't get paid. Boomerproud Feb 23 #9

Adrienne Axlerod senseandsensibility Feb 23 #10

Are you sure? David Axelrod is on CNN muriel_volestrangler Feb 23 #17

No, it was definitely a female senseandsensibility Feb 23 #18

According to Gallup's latest poll 45% of the electorate consider themselves independents. everyonematters Feb 23 #8

Sooner or later ForgedCrank Feb 23 #11

The con artist is going to be petulant. Quiet Em Feb 23 #12

I sometimes wonder if some of these consultants Bettie Feb 23 #13

To be fair, I'd much prefer LOUDLY AND OPENLY FUCKING PISSED OFF over "petulant" given those choices AZJonnie Feb 23 #14

There is no way to "win" at this SOTU. maxsolomon Feb 23 #15

I agree. Very well said. senseandsensibility Feb 23 #19

Can't be Petulant kwolf68 Feb 23 #16