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In reply to the discussion: Which Democratic non president do you most regret and why? [View all]zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)6. There is no comparison
RFK was the only one that the people would have clearly chosen, and followed. Liberalism had it's "Lincoln" killed off before he could be even more relevant than Lincoln. Much of he disappointment in Obama has been that he has not been the fulfillment of RFK. Many have been literally or emotionally waiting for the fulfillment of his promise. It may be an unachievable standard.
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I went with Gore because I think our world would be much more dramatically improved if he had won...
HuckleB
May 2012
#14
I agree. So much damage could have been avoided including one of America's biggest mistakes, Iraq.
deacon
May 2012
#31
Since you said "came close to the nomination" I've gotta go with people powered Howard.
ScreamingMeemie
May 2012
#15