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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
I mean, she won't be (she's still widely popular in Maine) but... yeah. Maybe if she has a failed bid for governor again.
Then again, who knows? Maybe in two years the people of Maine will get tired of her.
Edited by Larkmarn on Oct 30th 2018 at 11:03:50 AM
Found a Youtube Channel with political stances you want to share? Hop on over to this page and add them.Clinton said twice in that interview she wouldn't run. Lord's sake, the pundits are just desperate to have her to keep kicking around that they willfully misinterpret everything she says.
She was saying "I'd love to be President since we've got so many problems, and I'll work to support the nominee." Period.
She was saying "I'd love to be President since we've got so many problems, and I'll work to support the nominee." Period.
Seriously, Clinton Derangement Syndrome is a hell of a drug. All those pundits are either infected or understand that there is a pretty penny to be gained from pandering to those who are.
No one should ever take that idea seriously.
Edited by Fourthspartan56 on Oct 30th 2018 at 12:06:31 PM
"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji YangHere’s my predictions.
Announce for publicity but quit within 3 months: Avenatti
Announce and run seriously but get eliminated/give up early on: Cory Booker, Andrew Cuomo, Joe Biden
Announce and runs credibly: Kamala Harris, Kristen Gillibrand, Joe Biden
Please god, no, no, no, but might announce and run seriously: Bernie Sanders
Announce and runs credibly: Kamala Harris, Kristen Gillibrand, Joe Biden
That's Sarah Palin you're thinking of
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Not again. Dear god, no, not again.
Disclaimer: I volunteered 20-40 hours a week for Bernie in 2016, was a Bernie delegate to the DNC, and introduced him at an 8,000 person rally.
And I think he needs to Stop.
Biden I’m unsure of. He’s talked a big game, but he does value family, and might give up if he’s not a front runner. Hence, two categories. Booker I think will wash out early because he’s oddly charisma-less; anything he brings to the table, Harris or Gillibrand does better.
Edited by wisewillow on Oct 30th 2018 at 12:12:53 PM
Because he's a dinosaur with a history of shoving his foot firmly in his mouth.
He seems like a great person but as a candidate, he would be terrible, the Democratic Party has changed greatly and we need someone who is actually connected to do that.
I would no joke prefer Sanders to him, at-least Sanders has a connection to the ideological changes that have occurred in the Democratic Party post-2016. Biden has the drawbacks of Sanders without any of the upsides.
Edited by Fourthspartan56 on Oct 30th 2018 at 12:14:36 PM
"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang- Ryan
- Pelosi
- Mc Connell
- Schumer
- Mayor Bill Peduto
- Sen. Pat Toomey
- Gov. Tom Wolf
- Allegheny Co. Exec. Rich Fitzgerald
- Conor Lamb, who reps the area, said he wasn't invited to any event
Mc Connell and Ryan are probably just hiding out because of the midterms.
Edited by megaeliz on Oct 30th 2018 at 12:19:39 PM
I’m out right now but when I have time I will explains why I think Biden is a disaster. He would have to be an amazing candidate to survive his baggage and history has clearly indicated he isn’t. The anita Hill stuff? His close ties with the financial sector? His record on criminal justice? And who knows what ammo he would give his opponents himself.

Agreed. Taking her seat for the Dems is important, of course, but I honestly just want her out so we don't have to deal with her 'ooh, who knows, maybe I'll vote my conscience this time if enough people pay attention to me' thing anymore.
It's been fun.