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dalton99a

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5. Politics is a zero-sum game

Reply to Otto Lidenbrock (Original post)

Wed Jun 12, 2019, 02:41 PM

Jun 2019

A demolition derby, actually. In Beto’s case, he had to be kneecapped to make way for the mayor. It was a well-orchestrated media campaign and he was too busy driving around in the boonies to realize its lasting significance (he didn’t have a real campaign staff either).

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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An observation about Beto and the "media darling" syndrome [View all] Otto Lidenbrock Jun 2019 OP

I think there was a backlash over the initial fawning coverage DrToast Jun 2019 #1

The national media were punishing him for two things... Indygram Jun 2019 #2

We have like 24 people running metroins Jun 2019 #3

Have to say, I'm surprised at Beto's crash and burn peggysue2 Jun 2019 #4

Politics is a zero-sum game dalton99a Jun 2019 #5

He was the only one running against Cruz. He is one of 20 running to TeamPooka Jun 2019 #6

But we're not supposed to vote for Beto. RLG Jun 2019 #7

who is we ? i would vote for Beto over those 2 JI7 Jun 2019 #8

I agree with you, but if you read posts in here, he's toxic. RLG Jun 2019 #9

What nonsense. cwydro Jun 2019 #10

I'm not. RLG Jun 2019 #11

Well, I could quote some homophobic comments about Buttigieg, which is pretty bad to see here. cwydro Jun 2019 #12

+1000 nt DesertRat Jun 2019 #13