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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Wow. Buttigieg makes my heart hurt with joy. [View all]CaptYossarian
(6,448 posts)24. James Buchanan brought his partner of 28 years to the White House.
Behind the scenes, the press referred to him as the "First Gentleman". But, like not showing FDR's wheelchair, they respected the office and nobody in the populace knew for over 100 years.
Buchanan didn't destroy the nation, so (to paraphrase John Lennon) Give Pete a chance.
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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i like him too... hes so damned smart! I just wish he had more foreign policy experience..
samnsara
Feb 2020
#1
In Iowa, at least one caucus attendee changed her vote from him when she found out he was gay.
OnlinePoker
Feb 2020
#40
We'll have to see if Pete becomes a major target. This is after one victory.
CaptYossarian
Feb 2020
#32
That's a wonderful, heartfelt story. Being gay doesn't mean he'd be a good president though.
Claritie Pixie
Feb 2020
#13