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Gore1FL

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30. Thanks.

Reply to orangecrush (Reply #15)

Sun Nov 9, 2025, 10:22 PM

Sunday

I am so tired of Democrats rolling over in the face of evil.

Ever since the losses in 1984, all we ever do is apologize for our stances.

We need new leadership that can face the challenges before us.

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Defeat from the jaws of victory. [View all] orangecrush Sunday OP

The mood is sour in our house. CrispyQ Sunday #1

Well, there is always a one way ticket to Canada where politicians actually have a spine. nt yaesu Sunday #2

It's true orangecrush Sunday #3

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Sunday #4

I remember some observers saying I hope Dems don't grab defeat from the jaws of victory. yellow dahlia Sunday #5

I said that I believe last Thursday. flashman13 Sunday #23

Some are predictable...unfortunately. yellow dahlia Sunday #27

The voters on Tuesday made it clear they want new leadership that meets the moment. flashman13 Sunday #28

I think van Hollen has what it takes to lead in these times. yellow dahlia Sunday #31

I really wish I could contradict you on this, MarineCombatEngineer Sunday #6

... orangecrush Sunday #7

You were right and I'm man enough to say I was wrong. MarineCombatEngineer Sunday #8

Been there done that orangecrush Sunday #9

Oh come on moose65 Sunday #18

I'm sorry, well, no, I'm not. MarineCombatEngineer Sunday #24

Trump wins over and over and over again Grim Chieftain Sunday #22

There goes my healthcare next year. Intractable Sunday #10

Very sorry. orangecrush Sunday #11

K&R Grumpy Old Guy Sunday #12

Thanks orangecrush Sunday #13

On the bright side, I get to waste more of my life working instead of retiring as I was planning. nt Gore1FL Sunday #14

Sorry to hear orangecrush Sunday #15

Thanks. Gore1FL Sunday #30

We have it orangecrush Sunday #36

Everyone was pounding . . . Scubamatt Sunday #16

If it ends like this, should have just voted for CR a month ago. Held a big press conference with all 250 Dems Silent Type Sunday #17

People were furloughed for nothing Johonny Sunday #19

The party is weak. Starving for Strong Leadership Thrill Sunday #20

Do you think we have a centrist problem? Emile Sunday #21

I think we have a Citizens United problem orangecrush Sunday #25

Since Mondale lost in 1984. nt Gore1FL Sunday #26

Democrats prove once again...... flying-skeleton Sunday #29

Leave it up to the Democrats to win a resounding election victory on Tuesday and throw it in the crapper on Sunday. flashman13 Sunday #37

Republican Wave in 26 yankee87 Sunday #32

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All the joy and hope Tuesday brought us Billsdaughter Sunday #33

It should be the New Democratic Party motto. nt Javaman Sunday #34