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Rhiannon12866

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8. I really don't get it, how do these people keep getting elected?

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #7)

Tue Oct 31, 2017, 07:12 AM

Oct 2017

We have a Rep who looks to Paul Ryan as a mentor. She runs into protests wherever she goes and, so far, seven Democrats - and one other Republican - have stepped up to run against her. Voters need to vote them out.

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On Late Night with Seth Meyers interview Sen. Bernie Sanders Oct 30 [View all] Donkees Oct 2017 OP

K&R! Terrific interview! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #1

I didn't know about this Omaha Steve Oct 2017 #3

I almost always watch Seth, at least for the monologue Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #4

not interested chillfactor Oct 2017 #2

Then don't watch! Paka Oct 2017 #17

Down with single payer!!! nt Lucky Luciano Oct 2017 #18

Two words: Tad Devine. coolsandy Oct 2017 #5

That we have Democrats that oppose single payer healthcare The Wizard Oct 2017 #6

There were Dems who opposed Obama's health care plan. They are a disgrace. nt Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #7

I really don't get it, how do these people keep getting elected? Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #8

I know, I have no idea why democrats vote for these people. nt Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #10

I also don't understand about Paul Ryan Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #11

Most voters have very short memories. nt Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #12

I know someone who was elected to state office Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #13

There you have it. The person with the most lawn signs wins. nt Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #14

I live at the end of a cul-de-sac, so we don't get a lot of through traffic, LOL Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #15

that's probably true RussBLib Oct 2017 #20

You nailed it. Smitty63nnn Oct 2017 #19

Thank you Bernie. zentrum Oct 2017 #9

He is so real. Paka Oct 2017 #16