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bigwillq

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31. Because they're too busy talking about Bernie.

Reply to Arizona Roadrunner (Original post)

Sun May 29, 2016, 02:39 PM

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Why aren't Democrats pointing out Trump's position on Social Security? [View all] Arizona Roadrunner May 2016 OP

I think after he comes howling out saltpoint May 2016 #1

So many times they have had a chance in so many campaigns to highlight issues . Effective campaign Person 2713 May 2016 #2

Make you wonder, huh? CrispyQ May 2016 #7

It's hard to attack Trump for something that he hasn't yet said publicly. Tal Vez May 2016 #3

I blame DWS. nt Jack Bone May 2016 #4

All Trumps positions are made up and will change six times during the GE larkrake May 2016 #5

Trump postions will change more than that; but Trump is plenty dangerous Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #16

+1. Not that bright, but determined and dangerous. appalachiablue May 2016 #34

Usually the most Wellstone ruled May 2016 #6

I tend to think he BSing both sides safeinOhio May 2016 #8

Common Sense, this issue should sway the election. sarcasmo May 2016 #9

It's because the DLC already has an agreement with Ryan to do the same Hydra May 2016 #10

Exactly. 9999dmg May 2016 #11

And what Obama couldn't either Hydra May 2016 #12

Let's not forget that Obama already tried to kill Social Security once Ferd Berfel May 2016 #14

IKR? Hydra May 2016 #18

incrementalism is Ferd Berfel May 2016 #39

You nailed it, Ferd. Enthusiast May 2016 #19

I am sure you have some proof of this Andy823 May 2016 #28

Yep. Obama has already tried for that Grand Bargain with Ryan...... socialist_n_TN May 2016 #33

Doesn't matter what Trump said yesterday or the day before... wiggs May 2016 #13

When two politicians agree, you don't need one of them. They don't want to appear redundant. n/t jtuck004 May 2016 #15

Cutting and or privatizing Social Security is the stated goal of Pete Peterson/Third Way. Enthusiast May 2016 #17

The establishment democratic party has no game... mudstump May 2016 #20

They don't want their own postion inquired about. Cobalt Violet May 2016 #21

Because everything is on the table Phlem May 2016 #22

It's hard to pin Trump down on any position. Vinca May 2016 #23

none rtracey May 2016 #24

Remember, it was Obama who put Social security on the table! basselope May 2016 #25

The problem is that those at the head of the party SheilaT May 2016 #26

Hillary has already made a speech about it and even though WhiteTara May 2016 #27

Doesn't really matter what Hillary has said Andy823 May 2016 #32

No the problem is we listened. And listened to her earlier, contradictory speeches jeff47 May 2016 #36

Well, not everyone hates Hillary WhiteTara May 2016 #38

I would wait until the GOP nails down that plank before I'd attack Brother Buzz May 2016 #29

I remember Ryan and Billy boy talking about taking down SS...this is a scam on the bkkyosemite May 2016 #30

Because they're too busy talking about Bernie. bigwillq May 2016 #31

I just hope Hillary's position is better. JustABozoOnThisBus May 2016 #35

why does this OP have only slightly over 650 readers with numerous comments and 22 recommendations Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #37

Because the leadership agrees? nt truebluegreen May 2016 #40