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Chemisse

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33. Running for president is a horrendous undertaking.

Reply to QuestionAlways (Reply #26)

Sat Apr 11, 2015, 07:23 AM

Apr 2015

And requires a large ego, extreme desire to win, and a very tough protective exterior.

Not many of us qualify.

In addition, it's unlikely that anyone who speaks up against money in politics, will actually GET money to drive their campaign, thus all but insuring a loss.

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K&R..... daleanime Apr 2015 #1

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I'd vote for her without hesitation. Fearless Apr 2015 #22

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It's a good thing people encouraged her to run for Senate rather than take your "advice" nt Dragonfli Apr 2015 #25

How many times do I have to say this: a very good source that would know QuestionAlways Apr 2015 #26

Why does the idea of the tradition of drafting a candidate upset you so much? Dragonfli Apr 2015 #28

When was the last time a candidate for President was successfully drafted? QuestionAlways Apr 2015 #36

HRC will falter. Liz will be ready. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #30

Running for president is a horrendous undertaking. Chemisse Apr 2015 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author Dragonfli Apr 2015 #29

K & R. Thanks for posting. Warren really tells it like it is, the parasitic bonding of our appalachiablue Apr 2015 #3

I love what she's saying BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #4

She should also consider another point: malthaussen Apr 2015 #5

Good point. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #6

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Apologists for the status quo can kiss my fanny. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #8

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+1 Scuba Apr 2015 #12

This woman has a message. Baitball Blogger Apr 2015 #13

Speaking truth to power CanonRay Apr 2015 #14

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K & R !!! Thespian2 Apr 2015 #16

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Fresh eyes, fresh voice... Run, Elizabeth, RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Left coast liberal Apr 2015 #19

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Kick !!! WillyT Apr 2015 #21

Kick and R. BeanMusical Apr 2015 #23

THAT is a Democrat! sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #27

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