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gulliver

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17. We'll do well if we focus on core issues and common sense

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:35 AM

Jan 5

And I do see some signs of us doing that. We need to focus on getting the citizens of this country a good deal. Affordability. Health insurance. Reproductive freedom. Environment.

I'm really hoping that we don't let the Republicans choose who on our side they want to argue with. In the past, we've been far too accepting, far too willing to let the fringe hog our mic. And Republicans are only too happy to let whoever the most foolish people are who call themselves left (I would argue erroneously) dominate our Dem image.

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Trump: "Musk is going all-in funding Republicans to help President Trump take back full control in the Midterms" [View all] Miles Archer Jan 5 OP

TRUMP, talking about a "thieving government" Skittles Jan 5 #1

Yes................... Lovie777 Jan 5 #2

+1 dalton99a Jan 5 #14

They are so brazen that they don't even try to hide it kerouac2 Jan 5 #3

Huh? ProfessorGAC Jan 5 #4

He wants to "take back full control of the Midterms." Miles Archer Jan 5 #5

That's Not How It Reads To Me ProfessorGAC Jan 5 #6

Has the DNC put Musk on the payroll? The last Republican he went "all in" for lost big time. Vinca Jan 5 #7

How did we get so far this is a normal headline? JCMach1 Jan 5 #8

To say the least--#Trump is a poor example for our kids--and for all of us. riversedge Jan 5 #9

Our founding fathers are spinning... BH liberal Jan 5 #10

Not sure how much that will help the GOP. His WI splurge failed, and the tide is against the GOP themaguffin Jan 5 #11

Going all in for Musk means helping steal the election. waterwatcher123 Jan 5 #12

Musk will put a stench on anything gypsy11 Jan 5 #13

+1 dalton99a Jan 5 #15

I hope so, he is as popular as anal.warts Johonny Jan 5 #16

We'll do well if we focus on core issues and common sense gulliver Jan 5 #17