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3. I know, tha'ts probablly why Bernie tried to bet the Dem nod for president but failed twice.

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Sun Jun 29, 2025, 08:29 AM

Jun 29

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America is somehow wired so that rethugs can lurch as far right as the can get an still have some success in elections, but just move a millimeter to the left and it sets off deafening howls.

Just call yourself a Democrat and fight for policies that benefit the 99% instead of the rich who don't need much help.

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Zohran Mamdani victory inspires change and division within Democratic Party - The Weekend: Primetime - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jun 29 OP

Why are people fooling themselves? Mamdani is a socialist, or course that's going to be an issue... brush Jun 29 #1

Well, that's how Bernie Sanders labels himself, though he caucuses with the Democrats, and AOC toured with him Rhiannon12866 Jun 29 #2

I know, tha'ts probablly why Bernie tried to bet the Dem nod for president but failed twice. brush Jun 29 #3