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kwassa

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7. He is my congressman and I barely know him.

Reply to jpljr77 (Original post)

Thu Aug 10, 2017, 10:14 AM

Aug 2017

He doesn't resonate as much as previous congressmen, and until now he has not been very visible.

Delaney's seat was created by Democratic gerrymandering, too, to take away Roscoe Bartlett's old Republican seat.

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U.S. Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.) is running for president in 2020. What do you think? [View all] jpljr77 Aug 2017 OP

I could not care less while 2018 looms before us. SharonClark Aug 2017 #1

Foreign policy expertise in actually more delisen Aug 2017 #2

Needs a combover toupee Funtatlaguy Aug 2017 #3

NORML gives him a B grade, so sure Not Ruth Aug 2017 #4

Thanks. In case anyone wants more grades, here they are: jpljr77 Aug 2017 #8

It's too damned early for this . . . . hatrack Aug 2017 #5

Too early to form opinions. See how he runs and what he proposes. n/t FSogol Aug 2017 #6

He is my congressman and I barely know him. kwassa Aug 2017 #7

I don't like what he says here about expanding Social Security. David__77 Aug 2017 #9

Traditionally House members don't do well at jumping to President Lee-Lee Aug 2017 #10

He's certainly no Adam Schiff.... OnDoutside Aug 2017 #11

Curious about specifics but I am interested by the tone and direction of his message Amishman Aug 2017 #12

Living in NOVA. I saw his campaign ads when he ran awhile ago. rogue emissary Aug 2017 #13

In early to get the best seat for a cabinet post is my guess. Foamfollower Aug 2017 #14

I love three prong approaches. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #15

Basic Outline On The Issues Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #16