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https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/426982-a-crowded-2020-presidential-primary-field-calls-for-ranked
The case for ranked choice voting in the 2020 DNC primary made by Rep Jamie Raskin from the great state of Maryland. I know Matt is on board with ranked choice at any level.
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(01-28-2019, 10:33 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/426982-a-crowded-2020-presidential-primary-field-calls-for-ranked
The case for ranked choice voting in the 2020 DNC primary made by Rep Jamie Raskin from the great state of Maryland. I know Matt is on board with ranked choice at any level.
I have to say, I really think that primaries would be a great place to highlight RCV.
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(01-28-2019, 09:51 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: I for one welcome our new billionaire overlords.
https://nypost.com/2019/01/28/protesters-heckle-a-hole-howard-schultz-at-book-event/
“Don’t help elect Trump, you egotistical billionaire asshole. Go back to getting ratioed on twitter. Go back to Davos with the other billionaire elite, who think they know how to run the world.”
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(02-01-2019, 05:24 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/428088-cory-booker-launches-2020-presidential-campaign-calling-for-marijuana
Cory Booker launches his campaign by calling for pot to be legal.
Well now; I might have to take a closer look
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(01-28-2019, 10:47 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: I have to say, I really think that primaries would be a great place to highlight RCV.
Agree. Even better than a general election because in primaries there are more candidates on the ballot to split the vote.
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Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar announced she was running in a snowstorm yesterday. In her announcement, she hit at Hillary saying she wouldn’t ignore Wisconsin.
Trump responded to her announcement by mocking her for calling to fight climate change in a snowstorm, demonstrating that he’s still a ***** moron.
She responded by saying science is on her side and that she’s looking forward to debating him on climate change. She also asked how his “hair would fare” in that storm.
I disagree with her mocking his physical appearance. Leave that low for him. Now she opens herself up to him mocking her appearance. Then again, maybe she hopes he does...?
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(02-11-2019, 05:34 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar announced she was running in a snowstorm yesterday. In her announcement, she hit at Hillary saying she wouldn’t ignore Wisconsin.
Trump responded to her announcement by mocking her for calling to fight climate change in a snowstorm, demonstrating that he’s still a ***** moron.
She responded by saying science is on her side and that she’s looking forward to debating him on climate change. She also asked how his “hair would fare” in that storm.
I disagree with her mocking his physical appearance. Leave that low for him. Now she opens herself up to him mocking her appearance. Then again, maybe she hopes he does...?
This is my fav Dem that has announced. C'mon Seth Moulton
EDIT: I just went back and looked at the optics of her speech and Trump's retort. I'm not sure if I can blame him on that one. It's sorta low hanging fruit to comment on global warming in the middle of a snow storm**
** Disclaimer: I'm fully aware of the science behind global warming; it's just the optics were an opportunity for Trump to attack.
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The first GOP (kinds, sorta) challenger throw his hat into the ring:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ex-massachusetts-governor-challenge-trump-gop-nod-140048696--election.html
Quote:Former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld, little-known on the national stage but well-respected among veterans in the GOP establishment, announced an exploratory committee for president on Friday, becoming the first Republican to move toward a serious primary challenge against President Donald Trump.
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some white dudes are running apparently?
Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington and John Hickenlooper, former Governor of Colorado.
also this guy named Bernie Sanders. Lots of bros seem to like him.
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I don't know why anyone would care, I mean it's not like the right is still talking about her. 
http://westchester.news12.com/story/40067049/im-not-running-hillary-clinton-rules-out-2020-bid-for-first-time-on-camera-in-exclusive-interview-with-news-12
Quote:Hillary Clinton ruled out a 2020 presidential run for the first time on camera in an exclusive interview with News 12, pledging instead to take an active role by working with the candidates in the crowded Democratic field.
"I'm not running, but I'm going to keep on working and speaking and standing up for what I believe," she told News 12's Tara Rosenblum.
In her first local TV interview since the midterm elections, the former first lady and secretary of state opened up about 2016, 2020 and beyond. She expressed deep concerns about the state of American politics today -- and vowed to be vocal about those concerns.
"I want to be sure that people understand I'm going to keep speaking out," Clinton said. "I'm not going anywhere. What's at stake in our country, the kind of things that are happening right now are deeply troubling to me. And I'm also thinking hard about how do we start talking and listening to each other again? We've just gotten so polarized. We've gotten into really opposing camps unlike anything I've ever seen in my adult life."
Clinton pledged to take an active role in 2020 as the field of Democratic candidates continues to expand. She's already held private meetings with many of the candidates, and she revealed the substance of some of those closed-door discussions.
"I've told every one of them, don't take anything for granted, even though we have a long list of real problems and broken promises from this administration that need to be highlighted," Clinton said. "People need to understand that in many cases, they were sold a bill of goods. We can't take anything for granted. We have to work really, really hard to make our case to the American people, and I'm gonna do everything I can to help the Democrats win back the White House."
Asked if she would ever run for elected office again, such as for New York governor or mayor, Clinton said, "I don't think so, but I love living in New York and I'm so grateful that I had the chance to be a senator for eight years and to work with people across our state." She added, "I care deeply about the future of New York and so, again, I'm gonna do what I can to help support candidates and causes that I think are continuing to make New York a better and better place."
As she works to help her party, Clinton says she's also enjoying a peaceful life as an author, advocate and grandmother in the suburbs of Westchester County. She has two grandchildren, with another on the way this summer.
Now I'm sure DJT and the rest will never mention her again during the campaign... 
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(03-04-2019, 11:43 AM)BmorePat87 Wrote: Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington
I found my guy.
Too bad I can't vote, would someone elect him for me? I might vote for an Austrian politician you like in return...
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(03-05-2019, 11:17 AM)hollodero Wrote: I found my guy.
Too bad I can't vote, would someone elect him for me? I might vote for an Austrian politician you like in return...
So if I vote for him you'll vote for some far right Austrian politician?
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(03-05-2019, 11:34 AM)BmorePat87 Wrote: So if I vote for him you'll vote for some far right Austrian politician?
If you vote for him I promise that's what I will tell you.
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Howard Schultz removes foot from mouth
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(03-18-2019, 02:21 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote:
Yeah they got smacked pretty good by, well, everyone who isn't a GOP nutcase over that one.
But with it they did prove they are now the party of Trump. That's right out of his playbook.
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(03-18-2019, 02:28 PM)GMDino Wrote: Yeah they got smacked pretty good by, well, everyone who isn't a GOP nutcase over that one.
But with it they did prove they are now the party of Trump. That's right out of his playbook.
I too blame Trump for Beto's DUI.
FWIW, you'd think Beto would be able to hack the GOP site and have the meme removed.
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(03-18-2019, 06:16 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I too blame Trump for Beto's DUI.
FWIW, you'd think Beto would be able to hack the GOP site and have the meme removed.
Wish I could blame him for you being deliberately ignorant to the point.
A meme associating his DUI with being Irish is right up there is your boy Trump still going after a dead guy.
FWIW maybe he could hack them (or play it your boy DJT and ask the Russians to do it for him?). But then he doesn't think an oath means he can never question an order from POTUS. 
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