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lostnfound

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18. That's really funny. Also, note the experience of Obama vs Bernie..
Sat Jan 23, 2016, 08:56 PM
Jan 2016

I honestly think Obama has been a great president, except for the economic centrism and being less than successful at ending Bush's wars. And I don't mean that as a slam; I mean it sincerely. Not perfect as a president, but he did a lot of great things (within the confines of what TPTB allowed at the time). He fulfilled his responsibilities with intelligence and grace, in spite of having less political experience.

Bernie is way more experienced than Obama was. He understands the politics of the Congress even though he doesn't play it. So if they are hinting that he's "entry-level", it's absurd.

They also endorsed Nixon Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #1
Yes. He won, too, MineralMan Jan 2016 #7
They endorsed her in 08 too. JRLeft Jan 2016 #11
OK. I don't live in Iowa. MineralMan Jan 2016 #13
Sander is no Barack Obama Gothmog Jan 2016 #22
Rather, Obama is no Bernie Sanders. hedda_foil Jan 2016 #25
That is correct-Barack Obama had the support of African American voters Gothmog Jan 2016 #29
"The presidency is not an entry level position." SunSeeker Jan 2016 #2
I assume you voted for Obama?? rateyes Jan 2016 #33
Obama was not "entry level." The Register is referring to the likes of Trump, Carson and Fiorina. SunSeeker Jan 2016 #37
But the Register was taking a shot at Bernie rateyes Jan 2016 #38
No, Bernie is not more qualified than Obama was. SunSeeker Jan 2016 #40
And Bernie has spent much more time in elected rateyes Jan 2016 #41
It was spent as mayor of a town of 40k, and Congressman of a tiny state. nt SunSeeker Jan 2016 #42
And a US Senator. He has 20 yrs more governing experience rateyes Jan 2016 #43
Obama had a lot more qualifications, in addition to his Senate years. SunSeeker Jan 2016 #44
I wasn't trashing anybody. You were. rateyes Jan 2016 #47
Nope, you brought up Obama, insinuating that is who the "entry level" ramark was aimed at. SunSeeker Jan 2016 #48
Oh, wow! WTG, Hillary! lunamagica Jan 2016 #3
Well, I was half right anyway. Blue_In_AK Jan 2016 #4
very disappointed they endorsed rubio. restorefreedom Jan 2016 #5
The presidency is not an entry-level position...then they endorse Rubio????? Punkingal Jan 2016 #6
I noticed that, too. Well they needed a rationale HereSince1628 Jan 2016 #12
That's really funny. Also, note the experience of Obama vs Bernie.. lostnfound Jan 2016 #18
K & R Iliyah Jan 2016 #8
That paper is garbage ronnykmarshall Jan 2016 #9
... emulatorloo Jan 2016 #17
mmmmmm shrimp! ronnykmarshall Jan 2016 #30
K&R mcar Jan 2016 #10
Remember this, JRLeft Jan 2016 #15
Again, Sanders is no Barack Obama Gothmog Jan 2016 #23
You're right, he's not funded by Wall Street or the pharmaceutical industry. JRLeft Jan 2016 #24
You are going to be sad on Super Tuesday Gothmog Jan 2016 #28
I admit this if Hillary wins Iowa it's over. So there's a good chance it's over immediately. JRLeft Jan 2016 #31
And RUBIO...she's in good company. n/t in_cog_ni_to Jan 2016 #14
This is a big endorsement DesertRat Jan 2016 #16
So far the trends of 08 are continuing. JRLeft Jan 2016 #19
Hillary's debate revelation on the Flint water problem boosted oasis Jan 2016 #20
A keen Eye for the obvious at best . orpupilofnature57 Jan 2016 #27
"almost inconceivable that Sen Bernie Sanders R B Garr Jan 2016 #21
Well written factual endoresment. Iliyah Jan 2016 #32
All the key Chess pieces, none of the pawns orpupilofnature57 Jan 2016 #26
For this thread Gothmog Jan 2016 #34
Enjoy it! artislife Jan 2016 #35
Didn't they endorse George W Bush. . . B Calm Jan 2016 #36
Every (D) they have endorsed has lost both Iowa and the Nomination. Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #39
1%ers got to stick together, don't you know? FFS, the Register is KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #45
"The presidency is not an entry-level position" Ash_F Jan 2016 #46
Bernie Sanders's fiction-filled campaign Gothmog Jan 2016 #49
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