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Tree Lady

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7. That's why it hard to pick someone

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 11:42 AM

Nov 5

For President because that person will align perfectly with some states and not others why most go centrist at the end because more of the overall country used to be that way.

I am not sure after Trump that is true any more. A good portion of America seems to want radical change.

Especially young men, they are being heavily influenced by many different groups online and podcasters.

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The one thing that Mamdani's win can teach us is [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Nov 5 OP

People vote with their pocketbooks. That has always been true and will always be true. nt Blasphemer Nov 5 #1

Plus, candidates need to consider their voters. Lonestarblue Nov 5 #2

Mamdani won in New York City. That's all. dalton99a Nov 5 #3

Ooga booga social democrat! choie Nov 5 #5

It's best to work towards values and not semantics. Gore1FL Nov 5 #6

All the winners ran on "socialist" stuff leftstreet Nov 5 #8

When candidates state their GOALS instead of making promises they can't keep DFW Nov 5 #9

Exactly! Well stated. And run on the issues that people care about, not just "I am against Trump". dutch777 Nov 5 #4

That's why it hard to pick someone Tree Lady Nov 5 #7