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GulfCoast66

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23. I have no idea

Fri Jul 22, 2016, 11:52 PM

Jul 2016

Why you feel the need to jump in and deflect my question to a poster that is attacking our VP pick based on nothing but his Race, Age and Gender.

But I am glad you picked something of substance. I work for a corporation and use several banks. I do not want candidates that will destroy them, but regulate the hell out of them.

Because I believe that the most prosperous societies are based on heavily regulated capitalism. Do I think Hillary is the best in the nation for that...no I do not. But she is a hell of a lot better than republicans. And because I happen to be an old, white guy I realize that we never get the perfect candidate.

And while I liked Bernie, he would lose in an epic landslide. Most Americans and most democrats are not socialist.

I doubt we will agree about many things. But thank you for responding with a 'concern' about of to our candidates based on policy issues, not race, gender nor age.

I trust you will be voting for her?

Have a great weekend.

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Just got the text: It's Kaine. It's official. [View all] Meldread Jul 2016 OP

Glad I didn't sign up for the text. Brickbat Jul 2016 #1

?? Why would signing up for texts cause you a problem?? It was free. Logical Jul 2016 #10

I'm pretty protective of my cell phone number. I considered giving it to the campaign to Brickbat Jul 2016 #101

What does "personally pro life" mean? Socal31 Jul 2016 #2

He's Catholic. Meldread Jul 2016 #3

It means that he's pro life but others have the right to choose. grossproffit Jul 2016 #4

It means he takes the EXACT same stance as Ted Kennedy did, and he is more MADem Jul 2016 #7

The same as Biden too, as I recall n/t radical noodle Jul 2016 #26

Precisely. nt MADem Jul 2016 #71

Ugh. Can't think of a less inspiring ticket. smirkymonkey Jul 2016 #5

So very disappointed in Hillary Glitterati Jul 2016 #8

I get to ask you on 2 different threads GulfCoast66 Jul 2016 #12

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #17

Just trying to pick a fight, CTD. Best to ignore. Glitterati Jul 2016 #21

That's all you can do. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2016 #22

Post and run? Is it your current position that Hillary is a Hortensis Jul 2016 #96

I have no idea GulfCoast66 Jul 2016 #23

Bernie would not have lost in "an epic landslide". He consistently polled as the one who... ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2016 #24

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How do you know that? He NEVER polled as a candidate that would win in a landslide, and.... George II Jul 2016 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author GulfCoast66 Jul 2016 #92

He is someone she thinks can help her get our goals accomplished radical noodle Jul 2016 #32

This country doesn't change fast. RichGirl Jul 2016 #15

No worries, it was a fine pick. nt jonno99 Jul 2016 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2016 #35

I agree. Total cop out. smirkymonkey Jul 2016 #34

You have no idea who Tim Kaine is.. yet here you are insulting Hillary and him. Cha Jul 2016 #38

Yeah, that's what it's been all about. NanceGreggs Jul 2016 #46

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Pasty old white guy? He's only 58. MADem Jul 2016 #72

As exciting as the selection of JOEMENTUM Lieberman. elehhhhna Jul 2016 #80

Is that a way to describe our now VP candidate - "pasty old white guy"? George II Jul 2016 #90

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It's hilarious today that the people who didn't want to acknowledge the actual historic nature BobbyDrake Jul 2016 #94

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Oh, well yes. Besides that. smirkymonkey Jul 2016 #77

What is this? The Kaine Mutiny? Will Morningstar Jul 2016 #6

Give it a few days/weeks. As Kaine becomes better known everyone will be on board. nt jonno99 Jul 2016 #28

The choice implies that the Clinton campaign is not concerned about the left. Marr Jul 2016 #9

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as well they should Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #14

I can't decide if I agree with you or not. Marr Jul 2016 #29

people who think she is Cruella DeVille are not the targets Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #39

I think the choice implies ... NanceGreggs Jul 2016 #69

You don't appear to know what the Vice President does. Marr Jul 2016 #70

I believe the naivete ... NanceGreggs Jul 2016 #75

She has already announced that she wants him to be more than a back-up -- she wants a partner. pnwmom Jul 2016 #100

OFCS, the Clinton campaigh IS the left. Where have you been? L. Coyote Jul 2016 #95

BORING..... Calculating Jul 2016 #13

We aren't electing American Idol! RichGirl Jul 2016 #18

I care Calculating Jul 2016 #20

Agreed. nt jonno99 Jul 2016 #31

Oh yes we are! Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #37

+1 Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #40

and who do you think the republican govenor of Mass. would choose to replace Elizabeth Warren? still_one Jul 2016 #41

We know how that scenario would work. Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #55

This is why Hillary is the nominee, because she sees the whole picture still_one Jul 2016 #78

You don't have the Senate, then how do you think the Supreme Court nominees will get approved? still_one Jul 2016 #99

LOL--probably HIMSELF! nt MADem Jul 2016 #74

This is a bad move. Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #16

Herr Trump has 3 more months.... RichGirl Jul 2016 #19

Prediction. roamer65 Jul 2016 #25

I hope you are right. Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #30

I have a hard time believing their story that they voted spooky3 Jul 2016 #43

Then don't belive it. Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #52

Uh huh. spooky3 Jul 2016 #59

Anytime...n/t Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #62

Really? "They are afraid of the brown people moving into their neighborhood", and they voted twice still_one Jul 2016 #81

Disagree. Kaine is a solid, serious choice. And the fact that it pretty much locks up jonno99 Jul 2016 #33

This will not help the Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #36

I am 25 and serious and solid DOES drive me Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #42

You are not the norm. Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #45

Probably the norm for my socio-economic level age group and educational background Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #53

Thank you for saying that--I was going to leap to your defense but I see you MADem Jul 2016 #73

I just missed being old enough (I turned 18 several weeks after the elections) to vote for Obama Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #79

If Trump wins, there's always Inishturk! LOL! MADem Jul 2016 #82

lol, well I am a dual UK/US citizen, so dont have to move to some tiny island Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #83

Say--I am going a bit far afield, here, but it's an interesting concept-- MADem Jul 2016 #85

TBH, if we did have to leave, it would be to Rotterdam, Berlin, or Milan. Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #86

I hope things work out for you. From this side of the world, your first scenario MADem Jul 2016 #87

I moved here in summer of 1997, when I was 6. So had Blair as PM whilst growing up Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #88

LOL--to say nothing of the Wendi Deng scandal! MADem Jul 2016 #89

You are right. I also do not subscribe to the view that the millineals don't know what is at stake. still_one Jul 2016 #48

If they show up. Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #49

They will show up. They know exactly what is at stake. That is why 80% of Sanders supporters have still_one Jul 2016 #60

You know they will show up, how? Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #63

What a shame you find this ticket boring. NanceGreggs Jul 2016 #76

I so hope young voters learned from the Brexit vote about the utter folly of "protest" voting. Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #84

Gosh, I wonder how Hillary one the primary based on your assessment of the way things are still_one Jul 2016 #44

I assume you mean won. Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #47

Yes, it was competitive, but she handily won it. In fact by more than President Obama won against still_one Jul 2016 #54

Again, IF THEY SHOW UP. Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #56

Exactly Calculating Jul 2016 #57

And also... Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #58

I guess they weren't motivated by Wendy Davis, so they must be happy with Abbott. still_one Jul 2016 #65

This make no sense. n/t Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #67

Hillary is going for reliable voters. MohRokTah Jul 2016 #93

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And look...how exciting this choice is! On DU no less. Liberal In Texas Jul 2016 #66

I lived in the city where he was mayor gwheezie Jul 2016 #68

A progressive Jesuit-educated Catholic for V-P when Rs nominate heathen hate mongrel. Brilliant! L. Coyote Jul 2016 #97