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EnergizedLib

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56. Campaigning in a state doesn't guarantee success

Reply to Zoomie1986 (Reply #54)

Sat Aug 24, 2024, 07:06 AM

Aug 2024

But don’t you think not bothering to campaign on a state is a bit insulting to the people of said state? They might not like that, and I’m going to guess Wisconsinites didn’t like Hillary’s lack of a visit on her campaign.

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Why I think 2024 is different than 2016 [View all] EnergizedLib Aug 2024 OP

Trump has a political record now Joe Cool Aug 2024 #1

True EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #2

And his schtick of hatred and bile is only loved by his idiot cultists. Initech Aug 2024 #47

Adding: Inclusion of the Next Generations as Stakeholders PikaBlue Aug 2024 #3

Well said, PikaBlue. wordstroken Aug 2024 #22

Also, VP Harris hasn't had to endure 30 years of character assassination like Hillary did Walleye Aug 2024 #4

I will never understand moreland01 Aug 2024 #27

30 years of slander by rightwing and corporate media. And a few other things. diane in sf Aug 2024 #37

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and it worked on more than just repukes Skittles Aug 2024 #50

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Very good analysis. Thank you! beaglelover Aug 2024 #10

Thank You EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #12

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Building off the change factor.... EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #14

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I'll add 8) Rstrstx Aug 2024 #39

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Thing is their influencers are pushing the high grocery price b$ IbogaProject Aug 2024 #49

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Your #5 is a myth, long debunked Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #54

Of course jacksonian Aug 2024 #55

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As if a few more rallies would've made a difference. Ridiculous. Populists give a lot of rallies and think betsuni Aug 2024 #61

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What concerns? EllieBC Aug 2024 #59

Complete fabrication. Those who created the fictional Hillary should be ashamed of themselves for lying. betsuni Aug 2024 #62

Are you telling me EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #64

This post should be pinned at the top kcr Aug 2024 #60

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