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lapucelle

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9. I agree with you. Building a narrative for the future is exactly what we need.

Reply to NCTraveler (Reply #7)

Thu Aug 9, 2018, 09:00 AM

Aug 2018

I'm not trying to question or raise doubts about Jealous's commitment to Democratic Party core values and principles, the Democratic platform, or our Party's vision going forward.

My real point is that Ben Jealous is the expert on his own, personal political philosophy and that the Democratic Party is a big tent.

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Ben Jealous: "I'm a venture capitalist, not a socialist. [View all] lapucelle Aug 2018 OP

If you are anywhere near the MD-DC-VA area, you know the airwaves are been flooded with accusations FSogol Aug 2018 #1

I have no no doubt that Jealous is liberal and would make an excellent governor. lapucelle Aug 2018 #3

Too bad .... LenaBaby61 Aug 2018 #2

I think it's wonderful that Jealous does not allow others to define him. lapucelle Aug 2018 #4

Really doesn't matter... brooklynite Aug 2018 #5

Be sure to pass that inspirational message on to the Democrats in MD. lapucelle Aug 2018 #6

Im in Maryland and I think brooklynite is correct. honest.abe Aug 2018 #8

I'm sure he's right about Jealous's chances. lapucelle Aug 2018 #10

Yes, I see your point. honest.abe Aug 2018 #11

I get it, but I don't quite agree with the premise lapucelle Aug 2018 #13

Jealous is generating a solid narrative for centrist Republicans to hear in that state. NCTraveler Aug 2018 #7

I agree with you. Building a narrative for the future is exactly what we need. lapucelle Aug 2018 #9

+1 NCTraveler Aug 2018 #12