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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Unlike other Democrats, Pete Buttigieg has no use for Ronald Reagan's legacy [View all]MBS
(9,688 posts)9. I'm already sold on Pete, anyway, but
boy as someone who had to endure Reagan as governor as well as president, and who will NEVER call National Airport "Reagan" airport as far as I'm concerned,Pete's welcome take on the Reagan era seals the deal for me all by itself.
Bravo, Pete!
Also, I think he's right. I think we are turning the page, finally. Time, finally, to start moving forward again.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Unlike other Democrats, Pete Buttigieg has no use for Ronald Reagan's legacy [View all]
babylonsister
Jul 2019
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I'm starting to like this guy. However, I think Bernie has been saying this for ... like forever.
YOHABLO
Jul 2019
#1
IMO, the shift Buttigieg talks about explains Sanders improbable 2016 insurgent campaign
marylandblue
Jul 2019
#8
Agree. People should realize the failure of Reaganomics and it's impact on middle class people.
YOHABLO
Jul 2019
#13
"with even Democrats sometimes acting like the only thing you can ever do to a tax is cut"
Hassin Bin Sober
Jul 2019
#5
If a candidate is somehow trying to reach some people in the fascist base...
Thomas Hurt
Jul 2019
#12
He's been saying it for months, and political scientists have been saying it for years.
marylandblue
Jul 2019
#27
That you Zeus, Thor and Jesus for saying this Mr. Mayor. I have been done with Reagan
Capt. America
Jul 2019
#25
Ronald Reagan fired the air traffic controllers, who had a genuine gripe.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Jul 2019
#28