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In reply to the discussion: My Cousin, A Trump Supporter, Just Changed His Mind. [View all]msanthrope
(37,549 posts)132. Didn't ask her. Let her know that I was there for her. nt
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The people who SEEM to be voting against their own interests really aren't
The Sand Reckoner
Mar 2017
#144
Totally. I hope if there is an eternity that your words will cycle constantly.
erronis
Mar 2017
#116
Trump views his daughter solely as a pussy to be grabbed, so your cousin gets no
KingCharlemagne
Mar 2017
#5
IMO, it's people like your cousin who often make the most passionate political activists.
Eyeball_Kid
Mar 2017
#34
Is your cousin striking back? Has he stopped all contributions to Republicans? Has he
NCjack
Mar 2017
#64
I didn't ask dot dot dot too upset about his daughter, and frankly that's a fight for another day.
msanthrope
Mar 2017
#68
we discussed that... He's actually going to his congressperson's local office today.
msanthrope
Mar 2017
#17
Yep I just posted about these types of voters. Did he get his daughter to vote Trump ?
lunasun
Mar 2017
#56
I was young and stupid once too. Now my wife tells me one of them has changed. :-)
CincyDem
Mar 2017
#155
The ACA is still federal law. Were I in his shoes, I'd want to consult with a lawyer for a possible
Eyeball_Kid
Mar 2017
#41
His changing opinion is a personal example of what's happening nationally. Better late than never.
Eyeball_Kid
Mar 2017
#42
That's human nature, Bettie. A lot of people, including those on the liberal side of the spectrum,
Eyeball_Kid
Mar 2017
#44
well this is precisely why I've asked him to go in and talk to the HR representative
msanthrope
Mar 2017
#82
I would bet that she was not the only person to let insurance drop without getting new coverage --
karynnj
Mar 2017
#104
Repealing Pre-existing Conditions and Finding Affordable Health Ins. - Good Luck With That
TheOther95Percent
Mar 2017
#145
I think you can get on the ACA after the deadline if your circumstances have changed
renate
Mar 2017
#85
Losing insurance does count -- I think turning 26 is when you lose being on a parent's policy.
karynnj
Mar 2017
#88
True. And a safety net is only good for corporations and billionaires who want bailouts.
lostnfound
Mar 2017
#111
Oh, well. Tell him that I hope he lives in a blue state, they may step in for her
adigal
Mar 2017
#118
I don't think a single actual DUer would ever turn my cousin, or his daughter away.
msanthrope
Mar 2017
#131