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1StrongBlackMan

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41. I agree ...

Sat Aug 17, 2013, 10:10 PM

Aug 2013

with all of your conclusions ... with a single caveat ... that you are talking about your vote in a primary.

I have always worked for and voted my conscience in the primaries; but will ALWAYS vote for the Democratic nominee/candidate in the General. And I will continue doing so, as long as the electoral system is a two party system.

Bottom-line (for me) a Democrat in Congress and/or the White House is ALWAYS better rather having a republican in either, as even the bluest of the Blue Dogs, votes with the Democratic caucus better than 70% of the votes; whereas, the most moderate of republicans vote with the Democratic caucus, maybe 2% of the time ... &0% of what I want, even if not eaxactly what I want, is better than 2% of what I want.

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funny that you mention 1976 hfojvt Aug 2013 #14

I respect your opinion and I fully realize your point. mick063 Aug 2013 #17

I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #41

Here too. Jakes Progress Aug 2013 #42

I'm sorry but I am tired of that you have to prove you can win a primary bit. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #18

that's kinda the point though hfojvt Aug 2013 #21

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Continuing to discuss ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #45

well it is insulting hfojvt Aug 2013 #48

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