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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 02:46 PM Original message |
Romney just might be the next president |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
1. Mitt is unfitt...never happon....he is too slippery |
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murielm99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 02:52 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. That's what we said about Reagan. And Dubya. |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:28 PM Response to Reply #4 |
59. No, we said Reagan and Dubya were too stupid. |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 06:24 PM Response to Reply #59 |
82. For some strange reason, The GOPers seem stuck on Stupid...as in W and RRR |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
2. Nah. |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
3. Why is Obama even vulnerable? n/t |
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True Earthling (373 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 02:55 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. 9% unemployment? |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 02:56 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. How did that happen? Didn't he campaign on a Big Green Jobs Program? |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:05 PM Response to Reply #6 |
19. Since when? |
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demosincebirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:08 PM Response to Reply #6 |
23. FDR 1936? |
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Upton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:14 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. Should be no president since FDR |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:10 PM Response to Reply #23 |
49. For FDR it was 9% after coming down from 18% and thus showed a marked improvement. |
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demosincebirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 08:51 PM Response to Reply #49 |
86. 1936 16.9 % |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 08:59 PM Response to Reply #86 |
87. 1932 24.6% See the improvement? |
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Upton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:03 PM Response to Reply #3 |
14. An approval rating of 40%.. |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:07 PM Response to Reply #14 |
20. But he was elected with a massive, massive mandate for change |
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ohiosmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
5. A Mormon? Never. Fundamentalists don't even consider them Christians. |
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Autumn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:03 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. Yeah right, my fundamentalists fox loving Sister |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:58 PM Response to Reply #13 |
47. And your sister voted for JFK? |
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Autumn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:32 PM Response to Reply #47 |
62. Yes she did. First time she ever voted |
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SlimJimmy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:14 PM Response to Reply #5 |
52. Think that at your own peril. Repubs that I know say it won't be a factor in their vote if it |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
8. Any Repuke in the WH will be a fking disaster.. hard to imagine any Dem minimizing that possibility. |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 02:59 PM Response to Original message |
9. Would that make you happy? Sometimes it seems so. |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:02 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. No, I wouldn't be happy |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:05 PM Response to Reply #12 |
18. But you find Romney to be "the most tolerable," |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:17 PM Response to Reply #18 |
28. Well, put it this way, I'm a Dodgers fan |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:19 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. Yeah, I get it. Well, you find out who the real base is when |
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frazzled (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:26 PM Response to Reply #12 |
32. Then you'd better read this |
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Life Long Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:48 PM Response to Reply #12 |
40. I liked Bachmann before she opened her mouth. |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
10. Hunstman will sneak up and get the nod |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:38 PM Response to Reply #10 |
37. You're kidding, right? |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:17 PM Response to Reply #37 |
53. And that is why he will take it |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:25 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. I'll make a bet with you |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:39 PM Response to Reply #57 |
65. Meh, I never read your replies anyway |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:44 PM Response to Reply #65 |
66. Touche, sir. |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 06:23 PM Response to Reply #66 |
81. Ya know |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-24-11 04:30 AM Response to Reply #81 |
94. I hope you're right |
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coalition_unwilling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 05:48 PM Response to Reply #53 |
76. Are you discounting the Iowa Caucus? It comes before the NH |
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devils chaplain (245 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 05:39 PM Response to Reply #10 |
71. If Hunstman gets the nod... |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 09:39 PM Response to Reply #10 |
91. Nope, Huntsman's got way too much going against him |
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Denninmi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
11. Honestly, don't underestimate how bad he could be. |
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Motown_Johnny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:03 PM Response to Original message |
15. I think Huntsman is there to torpedo Romney. If Huntsman brings his faith into the debate |
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GentryDixon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
16. I have lived under Mormon legislative control |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 09:44 PM Response to Reply #16 |
92. They will not hold their noses |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
17. He drove hundreds of miles with his dog on top of the car. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:07 PM Response to Reply #17 |
21. Very bad judgment |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:29 PM Response to Reply #21 |
33. That's worse than cheating on your wife with Reille Hunter. |
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Autumn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:32 PM Response to Reply #17 |
35. Republicans will over look anything like that |
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DearAbby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 06:37 PM Response to Reply #17 |
83. Why hasn't anyone super=glued a Stuffed SCOOBY DOO |
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get the red out (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
22. So how does he get past Perry? |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:09 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. the GOP establishment is behind Romney |
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HughBeaumont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
25. Let me get this straight . . . |
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shraby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
26. Go back to yer drawing board. Mitt stutters too much trying |
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Politicalboi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
29. Just remember |
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Douglas Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
31. given that when the economy is perceived to be in a state of malaise - incumbents almost always lose |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:32 PM Response to Reply #31 |
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Douglas Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:50 PM Response to Reply #34 |
43. well, I won't go that far and I do think Obama might still win in spite of the economy |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:55 PM Response to Reply #34 |
44. Nice... |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
36. If Romney beats a gay soldier with a crucifix & puts a woman to death for taking birth control pills |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:40 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. Its a prediction and I could be wrong |
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Zen Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
39. That's what some people said about George W. Bush in 2000. He was such a "tolerant" guy. |
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PragmaticLiberal (169 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
41. I don't like Romney but I do think he's sane... |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:50 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. I agree with you |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
45. A Mormon "R" will never get elected President. And that would be because he would not get nominated. |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:25 PM Response to Reply #45 |
56. There is a memo about money talking and shit walking too |
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durablend (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 05:40 PM Response to Reply #45 |
72. Uh huh...just like they said an actor would never be elected |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
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dennis4868 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
48. Problem is... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:11 PM Response to Reply #48 |
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joeybee12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
51. The odds are good that he'll be the Repuke nominee...the MSM has collectively |
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INdemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
54. So then it would be ok with you if Mitt wins and it sounds like you |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:26 PM Response to Reply #54 |
58. No, I wouldn't be jumping up and down |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
55. I could accept Mitt Romney ... |
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Worship Money (257 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:28 PM Response to Reply #55 |
60. I could NOT accept Mitt Romney |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 05:55 PM Response to Reply #60 |
77. I remember voting for a very liberal candidate who promised change ... |
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Worship Money (257 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 09:09 PM Response to Reply #77 |
89. Obama will do just fine |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:29 PM Response to Reply #55 |
61. Yes, I think you are right about the changes in congress |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 06:00 PM Response to Reply #61 |
78. In my opinion, the Tea Baggers are shooting the Republican party in the foot ... |
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JoePhilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
63. "Romney just might be the next president ... and its certainly not as bad as it could be. |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:37 PM Response to Reply #63 |
64. Well, when I consider the options of Bachmann, Perry, or Palin |
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JoePhilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 04:57 PM Response to Reply #64 |
67. I guess you are right. If its Romney versus Obama, we can stay home. |
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marmar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
68. "and its certainly not as bad as it could be" |
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Worship Money (257 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 05:35 PM Response to Reply #68 |
70. +1 |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 05:44 PM Original message |
Agree, he may be the least insane of the lot, however, he is a corporate man! |
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provis99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
69. Romney and Huntsman are assholes. the rest are double assholes. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
73. can't wait to watch the fox news watching fundies in my area vote for mormom healthcare proponent. |
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coalition_unwilling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
74. What right-thinking Repuke (npi) would vote for Romney in a |
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brettdale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
75. Im guessing the winner in 2012 its going to depend |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 06:11 PM Response to Reply #75 |
79. The big problem is that Europe is going through an economic crisis ... |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
80. lolz "heavyweight" |
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Pisces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
84. Unrec |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 07:14 PM Response to Original message |
85. Romney is far from tolerable. He is a younger but more phony Reagan and will be a disaster. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
88. Romney is bought and paid for, |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
90. While I acknowledge that Romney is comforting to some independents |
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Nye Bevan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-11 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
93. I agree that he is by no means the worst of the candidates. |
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