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NurseJackie

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14. Well, that's really the thing, isn't it? Same goes for...
Thu Jul 25, 2019, 04:43 PM
Jul 2019

Well, that's really the thing, isn't it? Same goes for being able to effectively handle and respond to questions from the "unfair" press.

Clearly it's a difficult challenge, but it's something that anyone who ascribes to be Leader of the Free World needs to be adept at doing. If a candidate were to have a staged "interview" instead of talking directly to the press, then that would suggest an inability to deal with others in an adversarial situation.

Candidates who seek national office need to have the right temperament and demeanor to handle that type of pressure. Not everyone has it.

Candidates also need to be able to be well-versed on the issues and be able to speak extemporaneously and with confidence... not relying on well rehearsed "talking points" or "stump speeches" or "applause lines" (or other bumper sticker catch phrases). Again, not every candidate has that ability.

I think what we're seeing here is that the cream really does rise to the top.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this. NurseJackie Jul 2019 #1
K&R for visibility lunamagica Jul 2019 #2
This could be disqualifying. George II Jul 2019 #3
Yes. Yet another to add to the list. NurseJackie Jul 2019 #9
Between this and the problems in his last campaign, it's highly disappointing. George II Jul 2019 #11
Well, that's really the thing, isn't it? Same goes for... NurseJackie Jul 2019 #14
"I was busy getting the message out" won't cut it anymore. George II Jul 2019 #15
I am good friends with Sarah Slamen, a former sanders campaign worker Gothmog Jul 2019 #18
Starts at the top. silentEcho Jul 2019 #4
+ 1 Me. Jul 2019 #5
From the Bloomberg article Gothmog Jul 2019 #6
This is just my opinion, but the staff doesn't seem fully focused on getting Sanders elected. brooklynite Jul 2019 #7
I guess Bernie and Nina Turner will have to draw straws on who's oasis Jul 2019 #8
Ooph! NurseJackie Jul 2019 #10
I'm guessing... mcar Jul 2019 #27
This looks bad Gothmog Jul 2019 #12
He should clean house in Iowa. vsrazdem Jul 2019 #13
Clean house? You mean get rid of those who are pointing out shortcomings? George II Jul 2019 #16
No I'm talking about the campaign staff in Iowa who were mistreating employees. vsrazdem Jul 2019 #30
Oh, okay, sorry. George II Jul 2019 #31
Is that where his campaign headquarters is? NT SouthernProgressive Jul 2019 #19
According to the article, the complaints were regarding his Iowa campaign staff. vsrazdem Jul 2019 #29
It's an issue that starts at the top. NT SouthernProgressive Jul 2019 #35
Following labor law is not difficult, and understanding retaliation for protected activity is pretty WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2019 #17
Depending upon the circumstances, retaliation can be a much more serious crime than.... George II Jul 2019 #20
Agreed-I took labor law in law school a long time ago and this was basic Gothmog Jul 2019 #23
When a person has published an enemies list, retaliation isn't really surprising. betsuni Jul 2019 #21
This will cost Sanders Nevada Vegas Roller Jul 2019 #22
You are probably right on this Gothmog Jul 2019 #24
he lost Nevada in 2016 also JI7 Jul 2019 #25
1/28/16: Sanders workers are masquerading as Culinary members to campaign inside hotels lapucelle Jul 2019 #28
Mahalo, lapucelle! Cha Jul 2019 #33
These charges will be used in Nevada Gothmog Jul 2019 #40
... mcar Jul 2019 #26
"This is pretty bad.. " Cha Jul 2019 #32
Not a good look. Cha Jul 2019 #34
KICK! Cha Jul 2019 #36
These are serious violations Gothmog Jul 2019 #37
ULP Charge Against Sanders' Campaign Details Classic 'Union-Busting' Allegations Gothmog Jul 2019 #38
Washington Post-Sanders campaign union faces accusation, federal filing shows Gothmog Jul 2019 #39
Maybe a Sanders supporter BannonsLiver Jul 2019 #41
From my twitter feed Gothmog Jul 2019 #42
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