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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:12 AM Original message |
The case for getting behind Dennis NOW... |
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MaggieSwanson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:14 AM Response to Original message |
1. I think I love you! |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:30 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Thanks Maggie. |
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BluegrassDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
2. Are you smoking? |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:27 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. It's way too early to say that. But even if you're right |
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Douglas Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 11:23 PM Response to Reply #4 |
74. agree 10000000000000000000% |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 01:41 AM Response to Reply #74 |
77. thanks, Douglas |
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AJ9000 (519 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 02:10 AM Response to Reply #2 |
19. He'd have as good a chance in the GE as Obama or Hillary. |
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OneBlueSky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 02:38 AM Response to Reply #2 |
24. this is a tough one, because Dennis' positions closest to those of most DUers . . . |
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AJ9000 (519 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 03:39 AM Response to Reply #24 |
26. He may be a longshot, but it's untrue to say he has no chance. He deserves our support |
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OneBlueSky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 04:21 AM Response to Reply #26 |
32. let me clarify . . . in my opinion -- based on many years of watching and . . . |
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AJ9000 (519 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 01:35 AM Response to Reply #32 |
76. Based on my 20 years of following politics: He's a longshot, but not at all an impossible candidate |
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dmosh42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 05:13 AM Response to Reply #24 |
33. I agree. |
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enough already (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 08:37 AM Response to Reply #2 |
43. If a guy that believes in everything Dennis believes in "can't win" |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 09:12 AM Response to Reply #43 |
46. If a man like DK can't "win," then everyone loses no matter who is crowned. n/t |
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DUyellow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 09:45 PM Response to Reply #46 |
69. your sig is right on |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 07:48 AM Response to Reply #69 |
87. Thanks, lol. |
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JetCityLiberal (706 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 04:20 AM Response to Reply #2 |
82. Why? |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
3. I think Kucinich is acting as a conduit for the Dems, to inspire them and |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:42 AM Response to Reply #3 |
11. I think you are right--he's playing the Sharpton role, saying things that NEED to be said |
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puebloknot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 11:13 PM Response to Reply #3 |
71. Dennis and Elizabeth |
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SaveElmer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:32 AM Response to Original message |
6. Can you describe Kucinich's accomplishments for me... |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:42 AM Response to Reply #6 |
10. I can give you a great accomplishment of Dennis'. |
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SaveElmer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:54 AM Response to Reply #10 |
15. Anything else? |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:56 AM Response to Reply #15 |
16. If you can't verify the teenage appointment story, it's irresponsible to repeat it! |
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SaveElmer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 02:06 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Just asking you to give us the qualifications Kucinich brings to the table... |
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enough already (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 08:45 AM Response to Reply #17 |
45. Why don't you share Hillary!'s executive accomplishments with us |
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SaveElmer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 10:29 AM Response to Reply #45 |
48. This is not a Hillary thread... |
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enough already (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 11:15 AM Response to Reply #48 |
53. I appreciate you proving my point n/t, space left below detailing Hillary!'s exec. accomplishments |
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SaveElmer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 11:19 AM Response to Reply #53 |
54. As I said... |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 08:12 AM Response to Reply #54 |
89. Don't You Get It? |
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Moochy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 03:18 PM Response to Reply #89 |
97. Question or Trash |
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JetCityLiberal (706 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 04:19 AM Response to Reply #53 |
81. This one does not help Hillary |
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beaconess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 11:03 AM Response to Reply #17 |
52. He couldn't scare up 10% of the vote in the Dem primary in his own state |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 01:50 AM Response to Reply #52 |
78. A primary that was held after the party hacks delivered the nomination to Kerry |
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beaconess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 10:29 AM Response to Reply #78 |
90. I would think that if Dennis were such a powerhouse in his own state, Ohioans would have voted |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 02:52 AM Response to Reply #15 |
25. In his appointments, he made the mistakes you'd expect a 29 year old to make |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 03:39 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. There's also the fact that Dennis' personal comeback is inspiring |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 04:05 AM Response to Reply #27 |
30. We have a number of good public servants who come from comfort-- |
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SaveElmer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 10:55 AM Response to Reply #27 |
50. I have never said Kucinich did not have admirable traits... |
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SaveElmer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 10:31 AM Response to Reply #25 |
49. No doubt that Bush is off his rocker... |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 12:58 AM Response to Reply #6 |
95. He wrote this before Bu*h attacked Iraq: |
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knowbody0 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:32 AM Response to Original message |
7. what great words! |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:44 AM Response to Reply #7 |
13. Hope is the main weapon in our arsenal. |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 08:06 AM Response to Reply #7 |
40. Your welcome. Pass the hope along. |
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evlbstrd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:34 AM Response to Original message |
8. I voted for him in the '04 primaries. |
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nealmhughes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:41 AM Response to Original message |
9. Hugo had the press, the rich and the US against him... |
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az chela (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:44 AM Response to Reply #9 |
14. I think we should give it our best shot to support Kuchinch |
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Mr_Jefferson_24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:43 AM Response to Original message |
12. K & R. |
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bobbie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 02:08 AM Response to Original message |
18. Good case I'm convinced |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 02:31 AM Response to Reply #18 |
23. Check the PDA website. They'll undoubtably have a link. |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 03:44 AM Response to Reply #23 |
28. Actually, the Kucinich '08 site is now up! |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 04:06 AM Response to Reply #28 |
31. Still beta version though |
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Stevepol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 08:10 AM Response to Reply #28 |
41. Just added the K for 08 site to my Favorites list. |
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AJ9000 (519 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 02:13 AM Response to Original message |
20. He is a true populist-progressive who embodies our ideals. How can we not support him? |
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GreenArrow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 06:33 PM Response to Reply #20 |
67. because of the false populist-progressives |
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countmyvote4real (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 02:20 AM Response to Original message |
21. K & R |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 02:29 AM Response to Original message |
22. I really like Dennis Kucinich, and he'll be a positive voice during the primaries, |
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Kat 333 (312 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 03:49 AM Response to Original message |
29. It would be a bit of a shock |
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Larry Allen (130 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 05:44 AM Response to Original message |
34. what gives? |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 08:17 AM Response to Reply #34 |
42. The new site just went up this morning |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 06:38 AM Response to Original message |
35. I love Dennis. K&R I love his voice. He is awesome and he will bring |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 07:06 AM Response to Reply #35 |
38. Thanks for the encouragement, Xultar |
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thethinker (403 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 06:44 AM Response to Original message |
36. Count me in |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 07:05 AM Response to Reply #36 |
37. Welcome to the struggle. |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 07:21 AM Response to Original message |
39. The MAJORITY of Americans agree with DK on the ISSUES! |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 08:42 AM Response to Reply #39 |
44. I agree. I think conservatism is more of s fad. I like Dennis. I don't know |
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rinsd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 04:46 PM Response to Reply #39 |
61. #6 was already tested and lost here in CA. (nt) |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 04:57 AM Response to Reply #61 |
85. Again, California's primary occurred AFTER the pundits, the Beltway and the hacks |
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rinsd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 11:27 AM Response to Reply #85 |
91. I think I wasn't clear. |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 04:27 PM Response to Reply #91 |
92. Oh. Sorry. |
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AbbyR (734 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
47. Thanks for posting this |
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Strawman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
51. I agree. The idea that it is strategically uwise to support Dennis in the primary is wrong |
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Ninja Jordan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
55. He wants to cut off funding to the troops. No thanks. |
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Mrspeeker (671 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 02:09 PM Response to Reply #55 |
58. Yeah because there not in any danger now? |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 04:30 PM Response to Reply #55 |
60. Cutting off funds for the illegal occupation is not hurting the troops, |
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rman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 05:02 PM Response to Reply #55 |
63. Cutting off funding to the Pentagon |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 06:16 PM Response to Reply #55 |
64. No, he wants to cut funding for the war... |
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Algorem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
56. Listen to this morning's Cleveland public radio D.K. interview/with callers- |
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Mrspeeker (671 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
57. I LOVE DENNIS |
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Imagevision (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 02:13 PM Response to Original message |
59. After listening to Dennis Kucinich, I think there aren't that many bright people in the US. |
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goodhue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
62. Well put |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
65. He has my support |
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eleny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
66. Supporting DK advances the position of bringing home the troops |
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AJH032 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
68. The politician who spent most of his life strongly anti-choice? |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 03:38 AM Response to Reply #68 |
80. But he DID change on that, and it's where he is now that matters |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 04:42 AM Response to Reply #80 |
83. Do you feel the same way about Kerry's current stance on the Iraq War? |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 04:56 AM Response to Reply #83 |
84. Kerry is a bit better know on the war, I'll give him that |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 05:40 AM Response to Reply #84 |
86. Didn't ask about his campaign. Didn't mention 2008 at all |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 09:04 PM Response to Reply #86 |
93. The distinction is that Kerry HADN'T clearly reversed himself DURING the '04 campaign |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 11:10 PM Response to Reply #83 |
94. Well again, I have to relate that to 2008 |
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Peggy Day (859 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
70. I voted for him in the primarly election nt |
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puebloknot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 11:21 PM Response to Original message |
72. We have YouTube, DU, the Internet. Let's set the grassroots... |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 11:22 PM Response to Original message |
73. I like Dennis, but his qualifications to be President are a little light, imho |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 02:11 AM Response to Reply #73 |
79. I'll put a dollar on that. |
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Redneck Socialist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 12:33 AM Response to Original message |
75. That he's never going to be president... |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-14-06 08:03 AM Response to Reply #75 |
88. He is so far at least... |
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fujiyama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:03 AM Response to Original message |
96. Who was the last House rep |
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ISUGRADIA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 11:13 PM Response to Reply #96 |
98. Lincoln was not elected directly from the House |
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