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PatSeg

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24. Oh, I agree

Reply to Garrett78 (Reply #20)

Sat Feb 9, 2019, 04:50 PM

Feb 2019

and I think even Iowa and New Hampshire will be looking for a more diverse and progressive ticket. Iowa picked Barack Obama over more mainstream candidates. I live in New Hampshire now and they do tend to be unpredictable and unconventional. We have some really strong female leadership here.

And in the end, his repeated opposition to Nancy Pelosi will stay with him for a long time. We have such an amazing field to choose from, I don't see him getting very far.

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Rep. Tim Ryan Is Heading To Iowa And New Hampshire As He Considers Running For President [View all] DonViejo Feb 2019 OP

Please go back home, Tim Empowerer Feb 2019 #1

I can't believe the man is actually thinking PatSeg Feb 2019 #17

What does he have to offer? Empowerer Feb 2019 #19

True PatSeg Feb 2019 #23

He's just another "down with identity politics/let's talk about the white working class" candidate. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #20

Oh, I agree PatSeg Feb 2019 #24

Somebody has to finish last Renew Deal Feb 2019 #2

LOL! DeminPennswoods Feb 2019 #3

Not this guy montanacowboy Feb 2019 #4

Last thing we need is our very own Skidmore Feb 2019 #5

We'll have the largest field ever, and 90% don't stand a chance. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #6

I agree - no caucuses WhiteTara Feb 2019 #15

We could have 15+ candidates on the Iowa ballot. But many will drop out well before Super Tuesday. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #18

Tim and his friends' money -- they can throw away if they wish. nt NCjack Feb 2019 #7

Pelosi's recent job performance shows show poor Tim Ryan's judgement is n/t emulatorloo Feb 2019 #8

Lol. OnDoutside Feb 2019 #9

No. Just no. badhair77 Feb 2019 #10

Thank you, next. nt TeamPooka Feb 2019 #11

Just say NO! 2naSalit Feb 2019 #12

I expect his to be a short lived candidacy. WhiteTara Feb 2019 #13

See post #6. Iowa and New Hampshire give hope to the hopeless. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #14

Meh. jcgoldie Feb 2019 #16

I think "Meh" is actually his middle name. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #21

I lol'd. MrsCoffee Feb 2019 #22

Why? NurseJackie Feb 2019 #25

Who? mcar Feb 2019 #26

Tim is my congressman. Ohiogal Feb 2019 #27

Hey... we're from the same area! PeeJ52 Feb 2019 #29

Hi PeeJ52 Ohiogal Feb 2019 #30

I think Ryan is a bullish.t artist Cousin Dupree Feb 2019 #28