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11. It is certainly off limits to mention the plight of the Poor.

Mon Nov 18, 2013, 07:36 PM

Nov 2013

The last time "The Poor" were mentioned as a platform issue for the Democratic Party was the day John Edwards resigned from Campaign 2008.

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Are some subjects taboo for Democrats to campaign on? [View all] kentuck Nov 2013 OP

Yes it is. When you stop and consider that Autumn Nov 2013 #1

You're thinking of a time when the party represented the people. polichick Nov 2013 #2

Goldman Sachs said to leave those things alone. Scuba Nov 2013 #3

Imagine a candidate that comes out in favor of recreational pot NightWatcher Nov 2013 #8

Any criticism of Israeli foreign policy mean an automatic loss Blue_Tires Nov 2013 #5

Yes. Yes, it is. PeteSelman Nov 2013 #7

Taking your list in order geek tragedy Nov 2013 #9

The banker's need to be thrown in jail! Bluest4t3 Nov 2013 #12

So, you're advocating that the constitution be suspended to pass geek tragedy Nov 2013 #17

Of course not. Bluest4t3 Nov 2013 #18

For some..... Tesla "taboo" to criticize Mother Muckraker Nov 2013 #10

Candidates and politicians "campaign" Fumesucker Nov 2013 #15

It is certainly off limits to mention the plight of the Poor. bvar22 Nov 2013 #11

talking about those things looses you money - el_bryanto Nov 2013 #13

Pretty much. Vashta Nerada Nov 2013 #16