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In reply to the discussion: Just wondering about the 2016 election [View all]Tx4obama
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+1. This place is called DEMOCRATIC Underground, not Third Party Underground. eom
tarheelsunc
Apr 2013
#45
Sorry, but a third party is a losing game, and at this time, especially based on the extremism of
still_one
Apr 2013
#5
Sorry, still better than EVERY SINGLE REPUBLICAN, unless you have someone in mind?
JaneyVee
Apr 2013
#14
He, with the support of others, introduced a Bill to impeach Cheney. Pelosi stopped him.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#51
I'd love that just to see how disappointed his supporters would be with him...
Recursion
Apr 2013
#34
Who needs a Republican? Bernie Sanders would be okay with me. Certainly better from the
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#54
I am not surprised at all. You don't seem interested in seeing any Democrat win...nt
Walk away
Apr 2013
#28