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In reply to the discussion: VT-GOV: Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean considers run for re-election [View all]DemocraticPatriot
(5,410 posts)21. I take exception to the term "re-election" for anyone who is not
Last edited Sat Apr 27, 2024, 01:10 AM - Edit history (1)
the incumbent, from Trump all the way down....
Trump is not running for "re-election", since he does not currently hold the office... and we already kicked him out.
He is running to be elected, as Dean would, if he decides to make this race.
President Biden is running for "re-election" to the Presidency, and ONLY President Biden.
Anyone who is not the current incumbent can not run for "re-election" to anything!!!
They can run to be elected again, but not for "re-election"....
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VT-GOV: Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean considers run for re-election [View all]
RandySF
Apr 2024
OP
Can I remind you of Walter Mondale coming out of retirement to run for Senate in 2002?
brooklynite
Apr 2024
#2
A hugely talented guy with name recognition and credibility wants to run for office
diva77
Apr 2024
#7
Can you recommend a better Democratic candidate for guv in Vermont ???
DemocraticPatriot
Apr 2024
#18
as a lesbian, even when I was single and not married, I have always strenuously avoided 'hard dates'
Celerity
Apr 2024
#26
I suppose it matters (definitionally) if you are referring to either a deadline or to sexy time with a todger involved
Celerity
Apr 2024
#35
But everyone on this Board wouldn't support him financially, if there are more winnable races that need money.
brooklynite
Apr 2024
#15
You mean when Walter Mondale was recruited to run in place of Wellstone in the 11 days remaining
Prairie Gates
Apr 2024
#10
If Mondale's campaign has started six months earlier, would it have made a significant difference?
brooklynite
Apr 2024
#12
he is a full 6 years younger than Biden, and has the record and name recognition to beat the Rethug Scott
Celerity
Apr 2024
#25