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still_one

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32. I would have a real problem with it. He is against the Iran deal and he wants to dismantle
Sun Aug 2, 2015, 01:36 AM
Aug 2015

the EPA's regulation of green house gases.

That he doesn't understand what the confederate flag stands for is troubling.

However, On most social issues he is progressive

I am not sure what I would do if he won the nomination

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Ugh vote for him... but jeez what a thought. Agschmid Aug 2015 #1
Webb is a republican registered as a Democrate... TheProgressive Aug 2015 #10
I agree with you and he has a job to do and to me Todays_Illusion Aug 2015 #36
Disagree on O'Malley JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #42
Thank you! Raine1967 Aug 2015 #62
Yes indeed.... MADem Aug 2015 #39
I'll strip naked, paint myself blue, and The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2015 #2
That's EXACTLY what I was gonna say. zappaman Aug 2015 #55
as for me irisblue Aug 2015 #61
Vote for him. bvf Aug 2015 #3
I'd sugguest 911... Agschmid Aug 2015 #5
"Darn it, bvf Aug 2015 #12
Vote for the DNC nonimee Thinkingabout Aug 2015 #4
Please leave this out: elleng Aug 2015 #6
Uh Martin O'Malley is to her left? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #41
Yes he is, and reliably so. elleng Aug 2015 #64
Vote for him. Turchinsky Aug 2015 #7
What I always do...vote for the Democrat. VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #8
In this case, a proud confederate flag Democrat. Nope. Voting for such a person that supports Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #31
Vote. Relutantly.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #9
Hold my nose, put a Webb 2016 sticker on my car and pull the lever for him in November. phleshdef Aug 2015 #11
Vote for him, and SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #13
OK, I caught my own reference and can't resist. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #16
One of those "unintentional truths!" Harvard had Jewish quotas for many years. MADem Aug 2015 #40
So true. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #47
Shave my dog and wear underwear on my head jberryhill Aug 2015 #14
OK, but you gotta take pictures. Le Taz Hot Aug 2015 #50
I will mail you a check for $1000 if that happens. ibegurpard Aug 2015 #15
I would vote for him and then... madaboutharry Aug 2015 #17
Supports the blatantly racist confederate flag. Pass. Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #18
Same thing I will do Kelvin Mace Aug 2015 #19
Would you mind if I ride along with you? I'm pretty good at science. BlueJazz Aug 2015 #23
Shot gun! Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #29
Webb will be the "surprise of the Democratic primaries. jaysunb Aug 2015 #20
I can see that. If he is seeking, on the lowdown, the racist vote. Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #34
Be surprised nt arely staircase Aug 2015 #21
I am actually sickened by how many DUers are willing to support Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #22
Very low indeed. delrem Aug 2015 #26
Fly that racist Confederate flag high. And that is A-ok because you have that magic (D). Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #28
Sprinkle rocksalt all over the ground where hell just froze over mythology Aug 2015 #24
In a run agsinsst the Republican nominee, he would be the best Agnosticsherbet Aug 2015 #25
Panic, then console myself by eating a whole box of corn dogs. Scootaloo Aug 2015 #27
suicide olddots Aug 2015 #30
I would have a real problem with it. He is against the Iran deal and he wants to dismantle still_one Aug 2015 #32
Campaign tirelessly... winter is coming Aug 2015 #33
Pinch myself because I know I was dreaming... DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #35
I'd VOTE FOR HIM uhnope Aug 2015 #37
It's hard to imagine this happening. SheilaT Aug 2015 #38
He's going to have a D after his name? JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #43
I will not vote against any Democratic candidate in the 2016 presidential election tularetom Aug 2015 #44
I would go outside and watch flocks of pigs fly south for the winter 4139 Aug 2015 #45
I'd vote for him, but he has no chance n/t n2doc Aug 2015 #46
I'd hold my nose and vote for him. But that will NOT happen. nt Adrahil Aug 2015 #48
Three words: Le Taz Hot Aug 2015 #49
what if he picked the cat i had in childhood, as his running mate? HFRN Aug 2015 #51
Really? Good grief, fortunately he hasn't a snowballs chance in hades peacebird Aug 2015 #52
If Webb Won The Momination, I'd Vote For Him Vogon_Glory Aug 2015 #53
Vote Green Kermitt Gribble Aug 2015 #54
Hold my nose and vote for the (barely) lesser of two evils. BillZBubb Aug 2015 #56
I would sit on my webcam John Poet Aug 2015 #57
lol fbc Aug 2015 #58
He's not going to. LWolf Aug 2015 #59
this feels a lot like another version of restorefreedom Aug 2015 #60
Probably vote for him, leave the country, Zorra Aug 2015 #63
I would prepare for a Republican President DemocraticWing Aug 2015 #65
Webb is running to be the GOP vice presidential nominee Gothmog Aug 2015 #66
Clinton may pick him if she has problems with white working class voters in Appalachia NYCButterfinger Aug 2015 #67
She is far more likely to pick Julian Castro to keep Hispanic turnout high Gothmog Aug 2015 #73
I would not vote for a Confederate flag defender. If the Democratic party CharlotteVale Aug 2015 #68
Fortunately, my ballot usually has more than 2 candidates listed for president. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2015 #69
Since he's essentially a Republican, I'd write in Bernie's name. Vinca Aug 2015 #70
Easy to answer; I'd vote for him. Any D over any R. aikoaiko Aug 2015 #71
I'd vote for him but he has the potential for more gaffe's than Biden. hollowdweller Aug 2015 #72
Write in Bernie Sanders Pastiche423 Aug 2015 #74
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