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NanceGreggs

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53. The "dynasty" thing ...

Wed Apr 22, 2015, 01:01 AM

Apr 2015

... is getting really tiresome.

In order to not see another Clinton or Bush running for POTUS, one would have to accept that family members of former presidents are precluded from seeking the same office that every citizen has a right to seek.

Hillary has as much right to run for president as anyone else - as does Jeb Bush, or any other Clinton or Bush who might come along in future.

To hold that family members of ex-presidents are barred from running for that office is as un-American as it gets. If all citizens are equal, then all citizens have the same rights - and the right to seek the presidency is but one of them.

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If you don't hate Hillary, and you actually like her, tell us why you like her! [View all] boston bean Apr 2015 OP

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BINGO! drthais Apr 2015 #6

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So is Zell Miller AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #42

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And he is a Democrat, or at least he says he is AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #50

Try reading beyond the title. MineralMan Apr 2015 #46

I read your post AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #51

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I remember this! DeSwiss Apr 2015 #23

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