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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: "Will Americans overlook their deeply held conviction that he’s a jerk?" [View all]Luddly Neddite
(3 posts)32. People instinctivly distrust him
As much as people might want to vote against Obama, two minutes of watching Mitt is enough to know he cannot be believed or trusted. But, as someone pointed out, he has the one thing the right wingers require of their candidate - white skin.
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babylonsister
May 2012
OP
Exactly. Not only does he look like the guy who laid off your dad--he actually did. nt
SunSeeker
May 2012
#49
You're right as long as you're talking about the average ignorant wingnut.
Jackpine Radical
May 2012
#8
Basically, ever since the GOP became emboldened by the success of Nixon's "Southern Strategy",
Iceberg Louie
May 2012
#48
Wonder if the Dems would fold again - sure hope the people would be in the streets.
polichick
May 2012
#31
Yeah, well I sure can't wait to hear from the five people for whom Mitt has performed a kindness.
bluesbassman
May 2012
#33
What's funny is that he doesn't even realize that those locations would be a problem!
Chemisse
May 2012
#42
Great article, but... if. I. see. One. More. Sentence. Written. Like. This. I. Will...
wakemewhenitsover
May 2012
#34