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2016 Postmortem

Patiod

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7. Her dad is my favorite politician

Reply to Orsino (Reply #2)

Wed Oct 5, 2016, 08:13 AM

Oct 2016

State rep who should have been elected to Congress, but we're so gerrymandered it didn't happen.

Her dad has been WAY ahead of the curve on most issues, an honest guy, truly there to stand up to our crazed right wing rural legislators and take unpopular stands on issues he cares about (he was out there alone for years on gay marriage). Not surprised his daughter is so poised and articulate.

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Heartbreaking: 15-year-old girl tells Clinton how Trump foments body-image shaming at her school [View all] DonViejo Oct 2016 OP

Wonderful exchange BainsBane Oct 2016 #1

Goddammit, y'all. Elect her, already. n/t Orsino Oct 2016 #2

Her dad is my favorite politician Patiod Oct 2016 #7

Wrenching, indeed. hlthe2b Oct 2016 #3

Especially when Trump himself is a fat tub shit bluestateguy Oct 2016 #5

Hitting the virtual like button on your comment...and you forgot balding Cakes488 Oct 2016 #6

Beautifully done. sheshe2 Oct 2016 #4