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Grey Lemercier

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79. I just missed being old enough (I turned 18 several weeks after the elections) to vote for Obama

Sat Jul 23, 2016, 03:32 AM

Jul 2016

in 2008. I voted for him in 2012, and plan on proudly casting my vote for Sec. Clinton in November. My wife is not a US citizen, but if she was, there would be 2 votes coming from our household for Hillary.

I was one of those "early maturing" types. Started university when I was 16, and now have a PhD in Cultural Anthropology. Worked for one year for a private firm in London, then we stared our own business in advertising/consulting (my wife's background) a little over a year ago. It has been doing very, very well, but now i truly fear the downdraft from the Brexit. We have dozens of employees from all over the EU and the uncertainness of their status has already cost us 6 people, who took positions back in their home countries or other EU states since Leave won.

We quite possibly may end up relocating to the US if conditions truly turn shambolic here. IF Trump wins (he will not), NO WAY would we return.

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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

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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