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In reply to the discussion: Biden abandons plan to launch 2020 bid in Charlottesville [View all]Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)41. Ever heard of ToS?
"Don't peddle right-wing talking points, smears, or sources".
It's right there in the alert section. There's a reason and a damned good reason it's there and most of us condemn them when they are posted.
So, you support John Hickenlooper? Perhaps it's okay with you if Fox news articles on his stating that the green new deal is "unachievable"? or Fox's article on "Dem Candidate Hickenlooper Slammed for 'Gaffe' on Whether He'd Pick a Woman as VP"?
Utilizing right wing nutjob sources on this site is.. "deplorable" in nature imo.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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Oh, I see. So plans have changed. Charlottesville doesn't want the hoopla. nt
Honeycombe8
Apr 2019
#2
Typical for Phil Anschutz's Washington Examiner: made-up BS to hurt Dems.
EndGOPPropaganda
Apr 2019
#19
Yes, it is a conservative paper, but they make it clear that he ichanging the venue out of respect
still_one
Apr 2019
#7
Even though the examiner is a conservative source, it makes the reason they are doing it, and it is
still_one
Apr 2019
#6
The problem is that Biden should have considered this before planning the event...
brooklynite
Apr 2019
#9
So, would the organization look stonger to you if the plan proceeded, regardless?
Skya Rhen
Apr 2019
#10
It would look stronger if the rollout had been thought through, planned and carried out...
brooklynite
Apr 2019
#22
Surprised to see this level of disorganization considering it's a former VP's campaign
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#18
That is your view. I find it amuzing that some will look for any excuse to be critical of Biden
still_one
Apr 2019
#36
I find it amusing that some campaign supporters assume any criticism is "looked for"
brooklynite
Apr 2019
#43
I am not "whinning" about the story, I am observing some of the comments in the thread extrapolating
still_one
Apr 2019
#44
You believe rightwing-billionaire owned Wash Examiner when they say this?!?!
EndGOPPropaganda
Apr 2019
#16
I have no idea, I didn't post the OP or use that paper as a source. That is a question for the OP
still_one
Apr 2019
#37
It gives him a reason to invoke Charlottesville and look sensitive to local feelings
LongtimeAZDem
Apr 2019
#13
I wouldn't get to concerned about this. It is pretty obvious some want to use this as an
still_one
Apr 2019
#38
Fair comment... but, if it turns out to be true, not a great start to a highly anticipated campaign.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#20
I thought that Charlottesville was not the appropriate place to launch his campaign.
Blue_true
Apr 2019
#25
I'm also surprised he's not launching his campaign in Wilmington, DE -
Midwestern Democrat
Apr 2019
#33
I thought Charlottesville was a creative launch point with a lot of possibilities.
aikoaiko
Apr 2019
#34