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loyalsister

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14. If it is on the list of proud accomplishments

Reply to saidsimplesimon (Original post)

Mon May 6, 2019, 05:49 PM

May 2019

I would think that Biden and supporters would not see talking about it as a bad thing. If there is regret over the outcome, why not own it and vow to do something different?
All candidates have made mistakes and taken problematic positions. It's informative to see if they would rather it stay hidden because they know it's unpopular and they still see it as a positive contribution.

"It wasn't bad until a lot of people knew about it" is a strange position for someone who has spent most of their life on a public stage.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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The 20-year argument between Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren over bankruptcy, explained [View all] saidsimplesimon May 2019 OP

I'm not into attacking DownriverDem May 2019 #1

I have never been an attack dog for anyone. saidsimplesimon May 2019 #2

I'm not sure this is what Biden means by a return to normalcy. Some things are still the same. jalan48 May 2019 #3

This is true. Warren dared to be honest about banks delisen May 2019 #4

Instead of the law working for the people it works for the modern day bank/mobsters. saidsimplesimon May 2019 #5

This isn't an "attack" on Biden Boomer May 2019 #6

She's right, you know. I remember being shocked by that bill. Honeycombe8 May 2019 #7

Warren is one of just a few saidsimplesimon May 2019 #8

They won't. It's the money. Honeycombe8 May 2019 #9

It's not your headline, but 2005 was only 14 years ago, much less than the sensational "20 years". George II May 2019 #10

Right you are, thanks. I missed that error. saidsimplesimon May 2019 #11

No big deal, you didn't write the headline, or................................... George II May 2019 #12

You made my day, seriously. saidsimplesimon May 2019 #13

If it is on the list of proud accomplishments loyalsister May 2019 #14

I agree, own the past and move on saidsimplesimon May 2019 #15

This is an amazing article... Javaman May 2019 #16

History makes a difference. What I like about Warren is she doesn't make it personal. snowy owl May 2019 #17

Biden's weakness is his record and gaffability... JCMach1 May 2019 #18

My biggest problem with Biden is his support of that bill susanr516 May 2019 #19