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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) As the first wave of Democratic presidential candidates unveil plans for taxing wealth and universal government-provided health care, John Hickenlooper is making a narrower pitch of beer and bipartisanship.
The brewpub magnate and former Colorado governor recently swung through the early voting state of Iowa to test his theory that Democratic voters are less interested in a resistance champion than someone with a record of achieving liberal goals even with divided government.
"My whole public life is about bringing people together who are feuding and can't stand each other," Hickenlooper told a crowded house party.
It's a pitch that's part of a broader debate this week over how far Democrats should go to appeal to the base during the primary season.
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sprinkleeninow
(20,255 posts)Nice work if you can get it!
I read kinda cool things about Hickenlooper. Or am I all wet.
Hiya TT,
Feeling better-ish?
Hope that you are.
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mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)To be highly reticent about JUST HOW LIBERAL ... we REALLY all want to be.
And remember, this message has been brought to you by your Global Corporate Overlords and Oligarchs.
Better think about THAT ... if you know what's good for you.
This it not so much specific to this article, or this Politician, but ... it's going to be non-stop freaking onslaught of hand-wringing shoved down your throat ... you can already tell.
bobbieinok
(12,858 posts)Cha
(297,655 posts)country together with patriots.
They belong in prison.