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democrattotheend

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7. How is it selfish to say what he believes?

Reply to EveHammond13 (Original post)

Mon Feb 24, 2020, 08:45 PM

Feb 2020

Besides, what was he supposed to say? He was asked about comments he made 30 years ago, long before he ever ran for president. He could have tried to wiggle out of it but that probably would have been worse - people who don't agree with him respect him for being authentic and willing to say things most Dems are afraid to say.

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

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We need a candidate who is not so selfish that he throws Florida away in one interview [View all] EveHammond13 Feb 2020 OP

but but but lapfog_1 Feb 2020 #1

a candidate who is that selfish scares the shit out of me EveHammond13 Feb 2020 #2

Funny Progressive2020 Feb 2020 #3

we are outside normal rules now, fighting for our lives and the stakes are our country. EveHammond13 Feb 2020 #4

How about one who sexually harrasses women? Who throws black and brown kids up jmg257 Feb 2020 #5

What was he thinking? Scurrilous Feb 2020 #6

How is it selfish to say what he believes? democrattotheend Feb 2020 #7