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BeyondGeography

(39,284 posts)
7. I know, but that wasn't really the story here
Fri Dec 14, 2012, 11:37 AM
Dec 2012

Even though it would certainly have added to the "why am I volunteering for this pain" factor for Obama.

Why Obama Didn't Fight for Susan Rice [View all] babylonsister Dec 2012 OP
Obama didn't fight for Susan Rice for the Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #1
You have a valid point there. I see a pattern too. SummerSnow Dec 2012 #3
He's great campaigner but when push comes to shove he's not a fighter. NOVA_Dem Dec 2012 #6
It apears the case; however, he needed to get re-elected. Texin Dec 2012 #11
I think there's a big difference you miss there... JHB Dec 2012 #8
I've said it before; so, here goes again. He appears to be a believer in juajen Dec 2012 #17
+1 forestpath Dec 2012 #10
bullshit Whisp Dec 2012 #15
LOL. Another expert bloviating about what the Prez will and won't do cliffordu Dec 2012 #19
Fully agree BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #2
People from the left opposed here too, including some here on DU ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #4
I know, but that wasn't really the story here BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #7
I will not stab my President in the back MrYikes Dec 2012 #5
You mean Susan Collins? Why don't you spell out what you mean with "starts with a B?" CTyankee Dec 2012 #13
I apologize, I meant her last name starts with a B. MrYikes Dec 2012 #14
Yep. Saving that gun powder, again. Arctic Dave Dec 2012 #9
The easier explanation: She wasn't formally nominated. Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #12
Yeah, people just love to jump to conclusions Cha Dec 2012 #16
How do you know he didn't??? Zoeisright Dec 2012 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Dec 2012 #20
Just wondering... would you trade Susan Rice for a ban on assault weapons?... if only... world wide wally Dec 2012 #21
Somehow, I doubt we will get either. Particularly if proposed by this President. politicaljunkie41910 Dec 2012 #22
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