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brachism

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9. Well Northam did have the endorsement ...
Wed Jun 14, 2017, 02:51 AM
Jun 2017

Ralph Northam did have the endorsement of Virginia political establishment, but mostly importantly the endorsement of the next president of the United States, Terry McAuliffe.

the election was about Virginia State Politics and the guy that won had the endorsement JI7 Jun 2017 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #19
You can't deny that Sen. Sanders campaigned very hard for Perriello and hoped to Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #19
Double post? That never happened! Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #22
Yeah Gothmog Jun 2017 #2
What does that mean? Did the Sanders guy win or not? brush Jun 2017 #3
Northam won by more than 11 points comradebillyboy Jun 2017 #4
No, the other guy - Northam - won: jonno99 Jun 2017 #5
Have any of his candidates won? brush Jun 2017 #6
none WhiteTara Jun 2017 #7
More proof he isn't helping anyone but himself. nt JTFrog Jun 2017 #13
Here is some info: jonno99 Jun 2017 #8
They are running candidates to oppose other Democrats...and can fuck off. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #27
Here's a tweet you might be interested in, brush.. Cha Jun 2017 #11
Wow! That's something to think about, Cha. His divisiveness remains a factor with AA voters. brush Jun 2017 #12
Exactly.. like we've been sayin. Cha Jun 2017 #43
Nope...it was a blow out. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #23
Well Northam did have the endorsement ... brachism Jun 2017 #9
McAuliffe has been a great governor and very progressive. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #18
This Tweet says a lot.. Cha Jun 2017 #10
Win the general DefenseLawyer Jun 2017 #14
Northam is favored to win...we shall see. Traditionally Virginia does not go for the President's Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #17
It's pretty fucking disgusting, that's for sure. alarimer Jun 2017 #30
Fascinating. But... NurseJackie Jun 2017 #15
I was delighted with the result. I think Northam is a stronger candidate. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #16
Northam should steamroll Gillespie. Gillespie is essentially a sleazy lobbyist. FSogol Jun 2017 #21
Yes he should...Gillespie sucks... so that should help us. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #24
I think you are going to see more Bernie style Progressives elected in the blue west coast areas. jalan48 Jun 2017 #25
Maybe...but that means beating sitting Democrats...not an accomplishment when it risks the seat Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #28
I think we all know some serious politcal changes are needed if we are to survive. jalan48 Jun 2017 #31
I don't agree. And the idea that Democrats would not advance climate in a big way if they could Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #32
I think people who have certain political beliefs will run and the people will decide. jalan48 Jun 2017 #33
No, I say run moderates and take the majority... Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #36
The people will decide, that's how it works. Let whoever wants to run do it. jalan48 Jun 2017 #37
If a person runs against a sitting Democrat and lose the seat, the GOP is enabled which is why Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #38
+ a million lunamagica Jun 2017 #46
Wishful thinking.... Wounded Bear Jun 2017 #41
The people will decide. Present the ideas and let them choose. jalan48 Jun 2017 #42
In local and statewide races, individual endorsements by people MineralMan Jun 2017 #26
I think "the other guy" would have been an excellent representative. NCTraveler Jun 2017 #29
Rotten OP ProfessorGAC Jun 2017 #34
Please let the 2016 primary go mythology Jun 2017 #35
Some never will. n/t QC Jun 2017 #45
Divide and conquer. n/t Greybnk48 Jun 2017 #39
This makes Sanders a terrible person who should not be allowed to endorse candidates. n/t Orsino Jun 2017 #40
He makes Sweet Baby Jesus cry! QC Jun 2017 #44
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