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msongs

(67,413 posts)
Fri Aug 14, 2015, 11:43 PM Aug 2015

my review of the dems in Iowa speeches today...such as it is

I liked how Hillary bagged the repubs for their never ending attacks on her (benghazi etc) and the people in general, particularly the tone of voice she used when she was personalizing matters. I even liked the coughing spell as it made her look so human since we all have those spells now and then. I pretty much agree with most of what she says.

I like Bernie's enthusiasm and beliefs.

I liked what O'Malley said as well, at times he reminded me of Hubert Humphrey. I like it that he has such detailed proposals on many issues as well. Didn't care for all that american dream stuff however, preferring George Carlin's take on the topic. I think those rah rah days are over to be replaced with a more pragmatic view on life in the USA.

Lincoln Chaffee came across as affable but he didn't make much of a case for himself as different from the others while acknowledging their shared beliefs.

Could vote for any of them, might vote for 3 of them. Not going to make that call for a while.

I notice the republican running as a democrat was not there lol























































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my review of the dems in Iowa speeches today...such as it is (Original Post) msongs Aug 2015 OP
Thank you for this; it's not like we'll hear about all of the candidates via the M$M! (eom) mak3cats Aug 2015 #1
Great feedback. I only watched HRC's speech and thought it was masterful and amazing. underthematrix Aug 2015 #2

underthematrix

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2. Great feedback. I only watched HRC's speech and thought it was masterful and amazing.
Fri Aug 14, 2015, 11:56 PM
Aug 2015

Re: O'Malley's speech. That America Dream stuff feels a lot like TRUMP's slogan "MAKE AMERICA WHITE AGAIN" I think talking to a diverse coalition is tough. O'Malley is a very smart guy so I hope he'll try again in 8 years. I wish he would run for a Senate seat. He'd be great.

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