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Post by milano on Apr 8, 2019 17:52:35 GMT -6
Swalwell has officially joined the race.
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 8, 2019 19:09:15 GMT -6
Swalwell has officially joined the race. My reaction to this was "why?", we will see if he brings something new to the table PSA has an interview with Julian Castro for those who need an intro - I am finding it helpful |
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Post by jaygee on Apr 8, 2019 21:47:14 GMT -6
Swalwell has officially joined the race. My reaction to this was "why?", we will see if he brings something new to the table PSA has an interview with Julian Castro for those who need an intro - I am finding it helpful I think I’ve seen reference to him running with gun control as his main issue. Which, I’m always glad to have talked about more. So, welcome Rep Swalwell. You got some tough competition |
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Post by jaygee on Apr 8, 2019 21:48:06 GMT -6
Good thread with many of Senator Harris’s policies and actual links.
Worth a bookmark for future net battling, you know if you’re into that sort of thing.
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Post by lemondrop on Apr 9, 2019 0:43:52 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on Apr 9, 2019 6:25:36 GMT -6
My reaction to this was "why?", we will see if he brings something new to the table PSA has an interview with Julian Castro for those who need an intro - I am finding it helpful I think I’ve seen reference to him running with gun control as his main issue. Which, I’m always glad to have talked about more. So, welcome Rep Swalwell. You got some tough competition This is my thought exactly. I really like Swalwell, but I don't see him as POTUS yet. However, I'm here for him forcing the issue of gun reform harder into the debate. |
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 9, 2019 6:28:05 GMT -6
Wrong thread
I'm ok with Swalwell forcing gun issues but I am not ready for him to be potus
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Post by dc2london on Apr 9, 2019 6:43:01 GMT -6
Dem candidates as Avengers: Made me laugh  Bernie and Trump made me lol I'm calling Bernie Groot henceforth /gavel |
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Post by dc2london on Apr 9, 2019 6:44:43 GMT -6
He could have said, "Our economy may not be able to handle the number of refugees we would like to take in, but [insert actual plan for addressing crisis in Northern Triangle]." But no, he stuck his penny loafer in his dentures. |
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Post by coconutbacon on Apr 9, 2019 6:56:24 GMT -6
My reaction to this was "why?", we will see if he brings something new to the table PSA has an interview with Julian Castro for those who need an intro - I am finding it helpful I think I’ve seen reference to him running with gun control as his main issue. Which, I’m always glad to have talked about more. So, welcome Rep Swalwell. You got some tough competition I kind of appreciate the one issue candidates because I figure (provided they raise the $ to debate), they’ll be able to provide really pointed insight into their topics during the debates. I feel like the goal isn’t for them to win, but to sharpen whomever the nominee ends up being on some specific important issues. |
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Post by coconutbacon on Apr 9, 2019 7:01:46 GMT -6
Ugh. This is why I don’t think people were necessarily wrong when they said that Bernie appealed/ would have appealed to a lot of Trump voters. Bernie and Trump both laud nationalism. It’s gross coming from Trump, and it’s almost even worse coming from a so-called socialist. |
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Post by lemondrop on Apr 9, 2019 8:06:34 GMT -6
Wrong thread
I'm ok with Swalwell forcing gun issues but I am not ready for him to be potus
I’m here. He also looks like a young John Edwards and it skeeves me out. |
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Post by athn64 on Apr 9, 2019 10:11:43 GMT -6
Bernie is really good at making me dislike him
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Post by athn64 on Apr 9, 2019 20:06:54 GMT -6
Anyone else watching Gillibrand's Town Hall?
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Post by athn64 on Apr 9, 2019 20:39:18 GMT -6
I like how she's explaining how her stances on certain issues have changed.
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Post by coconutbacon on Apr 10, 2019 7:22:31 GMT -6
I thought this was a good op-Ed about age and gender (and also a little bit, race) in politics. It definitely caused me to reflect more on some of my own biases. www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/opinion/sunday/age-women-men-2020.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share“‘Promise’ itself is gendered. Research consistently shows that in American workplaces, women tend to be promoted once their managers see them perform well; men are promoted if managers believe in their potential to do well. We’re running the same experiment in politics: Voters, donors and journalists are all excited by the great leadership potential of young men who leapfrog up the political ladder. They expect women to prove themselves before they move forward.” |
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Post by Ls2012 on Apr 10, 2019 7:38:29 GMT -6
Did misspatty leave us too?  |
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 10, 2019 8:17:13 GMT -6
Did misspatty leave us too? WHAT??
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Post by athn64 on Apr 10, 2019 8:35:05 GMT -6
Did misspatty leave us too? WHAT??
Maybe she's just busy. She doesn't seem to have deactivated |
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Post by CurlieWhirlie on Apr 10, 2019 14:42:25 GMT -6
Wrong thread
I'm ok with Swalwell forcing gun issues but I am not ready for him to be potus
I’m here. He also looks like a young John Edwards and it skeeves me out. I'd like to think that some of the candidates, like Swalwell, know they don't have a shot at the nomination but want to take the opportunity to promote a policy or issue that the others aren't focused on. Ideally Swalwell's position on gun control will get enough attention now that the ultimate nominee will take his ideas on board and carry them into the White House.
Too optimistic about the candidates' self-awareness? Maybe.
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 10, 2019 14:50:42 GMT -6
I’m here. He also looks like a young John Edwards and it skeeves me out. I'd like to think that some of the candidates, like Swalwell, know they don't have a shot at the nomination but want to take the opportunity to promote a policy or issue that the others aren't focused on. Ideally Swalwell's position on gun control will get enough attention now that the ultimate nominee will take his ideas on board and carry them into the White House.
Too optimistic about the candidates' self-awareness? Maybe.
I dont think its too optimistic. I can understand Swalwell and honestly even Sbux dude (because what else will he spend his billions on).
I am trying to understand why people like Gabbard and Williams are in, they dont seem to have any 'presence' or really something unique to bring to the platform.
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Post by CurlieWhirlie on Apr 10, 2019 14:52:03 GMT -6
I'd like to think that some of the candidates, like Swalwell, know they don't have a shot at the nomination but want to take the opportunity to promote a policy or issue that the others aren't focused on. Ideally Swalwell's position on gun control will get enough attention now that the ultimate nominee will take his ideas on board and carry them into the White House.
Too optimistic about the candidates' self-awareness? Maybe.
I dont think its too optimistic. I can understand Swalwell and honestly even Sbux dude (because what else will he spend his billions on).
I am trying to understand why people like Gabbard and Williams are in, they dont seem to have any 'presence' or really something unique to bring to the platform.
Oh for sure sometimes it's just ego, or some misguided sense of self-importance. Like what does Tim Ryan think he is bringing to the table?? |
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Post by lemondrop on Apr 10, 2019 14:53:59 GMT -6
I’m here. He also looks like a young John Edwards and it skeeves me out. I'd like to think that some of the candidates, like Swalwell, know they don't have a shot at the nomination but want to take the opportunity to promote a policy or issue that the others aren't focused on. Ideally Swalwell's position on gun control will get enough attention now that the ultimate nominee will take his ideas on board and carry them into the White House.
Too optimistic about the candidates' self-awareness? Maybe.
This is basically how I feel about Inslee. He basically has no chance, but he brought climate change to the table as his main talking point. If anything, he’s positioning himself for a cabinet position. |
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Post by Dr. Cox on Apr 10, 2019 21:21:45 GMT -6
misspatty has some real life stuff going on, so she’s taking a break. I let her know she is missed!
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 10, 2019 22:48:20 GMT -6
misspatty has some real life stuff going on, so she’s taking a break. I let her know she is missed! in my mind, she got a rockstar position in Mayor Pete’s campaign. Come back soon! |
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 11, 2019 7:53:21 GMT -6
This is a good read on Mayor Pete |
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 11, 2019 7:54:33 GMT -6
CNN is doing FIVE freaking Town Halls on 4/22.
five on a monday night. Like, how bout you do them on a Saturday afternoon. I can't remember everyone but Amy, Kamala, Pete are three of them. Bernie might be the 4th.
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Post by athn64 on Apr 11, 2019 8:38:41 GMT -6
CNN is doing FIVE freaking Town Halls on 4/22. five on a monday night. Like, how bout you do them on a Saturday afternoon. I can't remember everyone but Amy, Kamala, Pete are three of them. Bernie might be the 4th. That's too much. I won't be able to keep them straight |
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 11, 2019 8:49:46 GMT -6
CNN is doing FIVE freaking Town Halls on 4/22. five on a monday night. Like, how bout you do them on a Saturday afternoon. I can't remember everyone but Amy, Kamala, Pete are three of them. Bernie might be the 4th. That's too much. I won't be able to keep them straight Ok Bernie was 4th, Liz is the fifth
Thats WAY past my bed time.
ETA I would dvr them but I would have to delete my collection of Dead Files episodes and I dont want to do that.
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Post by cnf on Apr 11, 2019 11:52:37 GMT -6
That's too much. I won't be able to keep them straight Ok Bernie was 4th, Liz is the fifth
Thats WAY past my bed time.
ETA I would dvr them but I would have to delete my collection of Dead Files episodes and I dont want to do that.
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