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robbob

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7. It's the GOP mentality;

Reply to flying_wahini (Reply #6)

Fri Jul 7, 2023, 12:21 PM

Jul 2023

They figure liberals will flock to him just for the family name. Kind of like how they thought women who were disappointed with Obama’s nomination in 2008 would flock to the GOP because they offered Sarah Palin the vice president ticket.

They don’t understand that the majority of Democratic voters will think and research what a candidate actually has to offer, and not just jump on a brand name.

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The Rich Are Crazier Than You and Me [View all] Zorro Jul 2023 OP

Where do campaigns about woke go to die? dchill Jul 2023 #1

I agree. There is a phony manipulative pattern to "opposition" of the status quo. BeckyDem Jul 2023 #2

Normally, when you're rich, they call it "eccentric" Clash City Rocker Jul 2023 #3

Yup, the wealthy are eccentric, not crazy; they have a drinking problem and aren't drunks... appalachiablue Jul 2023 #5

I'm wondering if a kook like Kennedy might not siphon more votes robbob Jul 2023 #4

I thought the same thing. Normal people won't vote for RFK. flying_wahini Jul 2023 #6

It's the GOP mentality; robbob Jul 2023 #7