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From day one Hillary would be making decisions with an eye toward reelection. (Original Post) SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 OP
Well, if he wanted to accomplish his goals, given the makeup of the House and Senate, he would Jackie Wilson Said Feb 2016 #1
He will do his thing and America will be better and... SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 #2
So if he is reelected it is good and righteous, and if Hillary is it is evil or something? Jackie Wilson Said Feb 2016 #5
Nope. Just a waste of time and effort Android3.14 Feb 2016 #9
Ok SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 #14
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So he would need to be reelected and that would be righteous but if Hillary does that Jackie Wilson Said Feb 2016 #4
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So you think if Bernie was struggling at getting his agenda passed and implemented, he would Jackie Wilson Said Feb 2016 #10
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Sometimes it seems as if folks believe Hillary is the first politician, the first Jackie Wilson Said Feb 2016 #12
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As would any of the repubs. Goes with the territority today. oldandhappy Feb 2016 #6
Bullshit ghostsinthemachine Feb 2016 #7

Jackie Wilson Said

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1. Well, if he wanted to accomplish his goals, given the makeup of the House and Senate, he would
Fri Feb 5, 2016, 06:49 PM
Feb 2016

most certainly have to be a two term president, wouldn't he?

 

SoLeftIAmRight

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2. He will do his thing and America will be better and...
Fri Feb 5, 2016, 06:51 PM
Feb 2016

reelection will come naturally.

The Sanders Democrats will sweep both houses.

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Jackie Wilson Said

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10. So you think if Bernie was struggling at getting his agenda passed and implemented, he would
Fri Feb 5, 2016, 07:01 PM
Feb 2016

give up and walk away from the White House?

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Jackie Wilson Said

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12. Sometimes it seems as if folks believe Hillary is the first politician, the first
Fri Feb 5, 2016, 07:07 PM
Feb 2016

person to think and act like a politician.

You see, she is a politician. She falls on the side of protecting women and minorities and her opponents in the GOP have disdain and disgust for women and minorities.

But she is still a politician, for sure.

Bernie is as well, though he is unique, no doubt.

I just hope you folks understand the grave situation we create if we dont make sure one of them is elected, at the end of the day.

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oldandhappy

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6. As would any of the repubs. Goes with the territority today.
Fri Feb 5, 2016, 06:58 PM
Feb 2016

Sanders may not. Burt what he gets done depends on Congress. If the Dems get the Senate back, Sanders would have some support -- maybe. I am not sure there are any elements that are capable of teamwork anymore.

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