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Democratic Primaries

W_HAMILTON

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7. Maybe that is his style, but I think we've all grown weary of turning politics into a reality show.

Reply to redqueen (Reply #6)

Tue Nov 19, 2019, 06:42 PM

Nov 2019

It would be nice if he could just provide the tax returns so we, the media, etc. can perform the due diligence necessary in vetting him as a candidate. We're getting pretty late into the game now to turn a necessary disclosure into some sort of PR stunt.

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

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Andrew Yang Is Not Nearly As Rich As You'd Think [View all] redqueen Nov 2019 OP

Do those in the Yang Gang generally consider it a postitive that he's not as rich... The Valley Below Nov 2019 #1

I think we're just tired of people saying he's super rich / a billionaire redqueen Nov 2019 #3

Has he released his tax returns yet? W_HAMILTON Nov 2019 #2

Not yet. As soon as it happens you can count on me to post it here. redqueen Nov 2019 #4

Seems strange that it's taking so long, given that he's apparently... W_HAMILTON Nov 2019 #5

Not really, he has to maximize every little thing for publicity redqueen Nov 2019 #6

Maybe that is his style, but I think we've all grown weary of turning politics into a reality show. W_HAMILTON Nov 2019 #7

LOL - that's funny - as if Yang isn't the one who called out that bullshit to begin with redqueen Nov 2019 #8

Just because I do not currently support Yang... W_HAMILTON Nov 2019 #9

Well I don't want a liar redqueen Nov 2019 #12

He's worth less than Bernie? crazytown Nov 2019 #10

Per open secrets redqueen Nov 2019 #11

I must admit I thought Andrew was loaded. crazytown Nov 2019 #13

It seems to be a pretty common misconception :) redqueen Nov 2019 #14

I feel a little embarrassed actually crazytown Nov 2019 #15

Ha, well you're far from the only person who had that impression! redqueen Nov 2019 #16