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40. I agree that the Democrats need to stop moving to the center. Back when I was talking about they

Reply to newthinking (Reply #37)

Sat May 24, 2014, 05:39 PM

May 2014

at least stood for what conservatives wanted even if they sometimes backed off the fight for the reasons I gave above.

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what we really need... tomp May 2014 #7

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I agree that the Democrats need to stop moving to the center. Back when I was talking about they jwirr May 2014 #40

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