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betsuni

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8. New Rules reminded me of Michael Moore's prediction that the only way Democrats would
Sat May 29, 2021, 10:54 PM
May 2021

win in 2020 was to have a beloved celebrity run, like Oprah or Tom Hanks or Michelle Obama. That they'd lose with an actual seasoned professional. No, Democrats aren't that stupid. When celebrities like Hillary Clinton and Al Franken became senators, they worked hard doing the job and weren't interested in media attention.

The idea that outsiders would be good at public office because they're pure and everybody in politics is corrupt is stupid. Thank you, Bill!

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