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276. Mahalo for the additional

Reply to herding cats (Reply #83)

Tue Mar 19, 2019, 12:33 AM

Mar 2019

info on Beto, cats.

This is all fascinating to me.. I really like what Lawrence Tribe said about him.

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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Breaking: Beto raises $6.1 million [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 OP

I try but can't seem to get excited over Beto katmondoo Mar 2019 #1

Me neither. Still waitin to see where he comes down on certain issues...seems to be all over the map InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #3

That's ok MyNameGoesHere Mar 2019 #10

Oh okay... nice dig. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #16

It is a dig and i suspect because it happens the other way around as well. lancelyons Mar 2019 #53

Young Joe Kennedy True Blue American Mar 2019 #98

Good to know. That RFK aura will connect with us seniors... Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #130

1,000,000,000,000%. nt Blue_true Mar 2019 #111

He beat Bernie's 24-hour haul BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #64

AnD oF CoUrSe ThE BeRnIe awesomerwb1 Mar 2019 #101

Yeah, seems to be a lot of saltiness today. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #106

You're trolling someone Blue_true Mar 2019 #112

I KnOw MyNameGoesHere Mar 2019 #128

I need one of those. True Blue American Mar 2019 #150

You win DU for the day, no make that the week! George II Mar 2019 #161

YoU rOcK! NurseJackie Mar 2019 #165

LOL Gothmog Mar 2019 #166

Lol sheshe2 Mar 2019 #174

LoL! nt brer cat Mar 2019 #209

CNN is calling him the 6 Million Dollar Man! sheshe2 Mar 2019 #157

Good one sheshe! ucrdem Mar 2019 #255

This message was self-deleted by its author TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #305

Beto will have such a positive effect on political dialogue! ananda Mar 2019 #69

I think when a candidate has to work to find their footing on health care in different Autumn Mar 2019 #32

He's right not to be on a bandwagon that has already been R B Garr Mar 2019 #40

Medicare for All has not been rejected by the electorate. Autumn Mar 2019 #46

"Medicare for all" is not a thing... it's a dozen things.. getagrip_already Mar 2019 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author getagrip_already Mar 2019 #63

Lost in California in 2016. His groups lost in California in 2018. R B Garr Mar 2019 #131

It's been rejected is the reason so many Dems have running on it. Autumn Mar 2019 #136

They are not the electorate. And why not try to beat R B Garr Mar 2019 #138

I like the fact True Blue American Mar 2019 #99

I have been in a small group setting with Beto and he is amazing Gothmog Mar 2019 #167

Thank you True Blue American Mar 2019 #297

That's not "working to find a footing", that's being pragmatic open minded. George II Mar 2019 #180

THIS!!!! +1,000!!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #252

Your concern is hilarious, considering.. R B Garr Mar 2019 #34

When it comes to fundraising and support, he indeed IS "all over the map".... George II Mar 2019 #58

My favorite candidate so far is Harris but... Mars and Minerva Mar 2019 #70

Seems nobody learned anything from 2016, WTF............ Old Vet Mar 2019 #149

This message was self-deleted by its author Eliot Rosewater Mar 2019 #153

Is that what you read in my post? Mars and Minerva Mar 2019 #288

This message was self-deleted by its author Eliot Rosewater Mar 2019 #151

It is a totally different approach than we are Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #8

I listened to what Beto True Blue American Mar 2019 #17

Yes, same thought crossed my mind n/t Lulu KC Mar 2019 #27

I didn't know Cruz had been fined ! Just goes to show you - I watch Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #84

I read it on the net. True Blue American Mar 2019 #97

I posted a thread about it in the Texas Group this morning. TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #124

Thanks True Blue American Mar 2019 #137

I understand since it was posted in the wee hours of the morning. TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #146

I am here in the wee hours True Blue American Mar 2019 #148

You rock TT Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #197

Saw that thanks........ Old Vet Mar 2019 #241

He reminds me of Skidmore Mar 2019 #45

I've noticed a trend of posts like this Renew Deal Mar 2019 #21

And Warren leaves me cold. Adrahil Mar 2019 #61

I have excitement to go around. Politicub Mar 2019 #294

First 24 hrs Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #2

Wow.. Cool! Cha Mar 2019 #4

There goes the theory that he was hiding the numbers... helpisontheway Mar 2019 #5

I congratulate Beto, but in the interest of full transparency, I'd like to see the source InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #18

I'd like to see Bernie's taxes OBrien Mar 2019 #30

2014 is already out. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #44

Already? MrsCoffee Mar 2019 #76

I believe this is 2019 George II Mar 2019 #239

Isn't that just an old short form summar from several years ago? N/T lapucelle Mar 2019 #285

2014-LOL! What is Bernie hiding? redstateblues Mar 2019 #77

You mean the 1040? No, that's a summary, not a full release. ehrnst Mar 2019 #114

One report of Bernie's 2014 release ...(& tax returns filed AFTER the 2016 race will be released): InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #152

Link to full return? mcar Mar 2019 #158

Just tellin you what's been reported...if you're really that interested, I'm sure you'll find it. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #159

Again the facts do not support this claim Gothmog Mar 2019 #176

So not true... see my discussion below... those are the facts. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #196

The Washington Post, CNN and other fact checkers have proven this claim to be false Gothmog Mar 2019 #214

Nope, as Time Magazine reported, Bernie released the SEVEN pages of his 2014 tax return... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #219

Then provide a link Gothmog Mar 2019 #257

Where is the link to this report? Gothmog Mar 2019 #220

What has "been reported"? N/T lapucelle Mar 2019 #286

tax return vsrazdem Mar 2019 #281

Those were not full tax returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #175

So, you're still arguing 2014 was only a "summary page"??.... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #199

sanders only released two pages-that is not a full tax return Gothmog Mar 2019 #212

Wrong again... I know you've read the Time article, so why fight it? InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #251

There is no time article in the real world Gothmog Mar 2019 #256

You have provided no link to this Time report Gothmog Mar 2019 #221

See post #233 & #280 InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #262

Again, you have refused to provide a link to this report? Why? Gothmog Mar 2019 #223

See post #233 & #280 InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #261

Is that the tax return TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #306

You're wrong. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2019 #115

Nope, you're wrong... Bernie released more than "a summary page"... it was SEVEN pages in total. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #155

Post #152 doesn't contain a link? Tapper says it was a two page summary. Hmmmm. Who to believe? Tarheel_Dem Mar 2019 #169

The quote came from Time Magazine... are you saying that Time is lying? InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #186

Repeating it doesn't make it so. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2019 #192

No link has been provided for a reason Gothmog Mar 2019 #224

See post #233 & #280 InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #258

Provide a link showing the full return Gothmog Mar 2019 #215

See post #233 & #280 InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #259

This message was self-deleted by its author InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #260

tax return vsrazdem Mar 2019 #282

That claim earned four Pinocchios Gothmog Mar 2019 #172

Tell that to Time Magazine... or did Time sposedly lie too? InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #187

You are wrong-I trust the Washington Post here Gothmog Mar 2019 #218

People sometimes do things, like release ADDITIONAL information AFTER an initial news story... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #227

Then provide a link to this article that you claim to exist Gothmog Mar 2019 #229

LOL, why didn't you just Google "Time Magazine" "Bernie" "2014 taxes"? I could say like you just did InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #233

So this article does not exist Gothmog Mar 2019 #235

Riiiiiight... it's only the FIRST article that comes up in Google. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #236

LOL if you have a link show it - I have provided links to my sources Gothmog Mar 2019 #242

See post #233 & #280 InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #263

The real world is a nice place Gothmog Mar 2019 #267

You could just copy and paste into Google the 5-word search I gave you to find it... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #269

CiTE iT Or it NeVer haPPenEd. N/t OilemFirchen Mar 2019 #244

See post #233 & #280 InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #264

You can not link to an imaginary article that does not exist in the real world Gothmog Mar 2019 #268

See post #233 & #280 InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #270

There is still no link to this imaginary article Gothmog Mar 2019 #266

See post #233 & #280 InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #271

Not in the real world Gothmog Mar 2019 #275

He initially released only the Form 1040, basically the summary. After being blasted.... George II Mar 2019 #184

Ohhhhhh so Bernie DID exactly what he said he would do!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #190

No he didn't. He never said he'd release his 2014 return... George II Mar 2019 #193

All the discussion above is about whether Bernie released his 2014 tax returns... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #207

Releasing a tax return from a year prior to the one he said he'd release is wanting too much? George II Mar 2019 #211

No, sanders lied-he has not released his full return Gothmog Mar 2019 #216

Why are you refusing to provide a link to this report you claim exists? Gothmog Mar 2019 #222

Try googling "Time Magazine" "Bernie" "2014 taxes"... voila!!! (1st article that comes up.) InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #237

I googled "Bernie" "2015 taxes", nothing. "Bernie" "2016 taxes", nothing. "Bernie" "2017 taxes".... George II Mar 2019 #240

The article does not exist in the real world Gothmog Mar 2019 #243

It's ok, I should have known better than to try having a serious conversation about Bernie... my bad InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #248

Okay, I was trying to have a serious conversation with you... my mistake. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #247

The point is that nobody cares about 2014 income tax returns, that was two years.... George II Mar 2019 #249

If no one cares about 2014 tax returns,why make up stories that Bernie only gave a summary of them? InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #250

No it isn't mcar Mar 2019 #144

Yes it is... see post #152 above. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #156

I trust the Washington Post, CNN and Politicfact Gothmog Mar 2019 #177

You do realize that you failed to provide any links or support in your post 152 Gothmog Mar 2019 #225

See post #233... the link is still there last I checked. You just don't want to look... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #272

There is no link on that post or any of other posts Gothmog Mar 2019 #273

Yup, lead you right to it. Showed post #233 to my 94-year-old dad... he had no problem finding it InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #277

Again, no one is taking this claim seriously becuase there is no link Gothmog Mar 2019 #278

You have it, see post #233... also post #280 with Bernie's complete return as Time Magazine reported InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #290

Washington State is adopting a ballot access law Gothmog Mar 2019 #289

Tax return vsrazdem Mar 2019 #280

Bernie's full tax return has been easily accessible for a long time. But, hey, why admit the truth InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #291

Jake Tapper fact checked this claim and proved that it was false Gothmog Mar 2019 #171

Maybe Jake should update his fact checking if relying on old new...or else be fact checked himself. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #179

I trust Jake Tapper and CNN here Gothmog Mar 2019 #181

Think I'll go with Time Magazine's UPDATED report... but, hey, that's just me. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #230

For this thread Gothmog Mar 2019 #178

Maybe the report you're relying on is outdated...Time reported Bernie disclosed his 2014... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #185

Your claims have been fact checked by numerous sources Gothmog Mar 2019 #217

I'm going to HeLp out here. MyNameGoesHere Mar 2019 #226

Oh okay... that clears up everything!! Thanks!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #228

I'm guessing that just about all of our candidates will release their tax returns... George II Mar 2019 #245

Yes, in 2016, AFTER the 2015 due and was filed. This is now 2019, still only 2014. FYI.... George II Mar 2019 #183

Ohhhh okay, so now it's "only 2014" and let's change the subject... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #238

As well as Beto's taxes? progressoid Mar 2019 #295

Your concern is hilarious, considering... R B Garr Mar 2019 #36

Here is a dig...to some degree.. We didnt see the source for the Sanders numbers did we? lancelyons Mar 2019 #54

Lol qazplm135 Mar 2019 #55

Uh huh BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #67

There is an FEC report that Bernie made excuses for not filing TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #80

Have we EVER seen "the source and amounts" of Sanders' donations? George II Mar 2019 #168

The FEC filings will be released in a few weeks. lapucelle Mar 2019 #287

Good for him Meowmee Mar 2019 #6

They are my favorites too. Nt helpisontheway Mar 2019 #7

👍🏻Nt Meowmee Mar 2019 #12

Biden/ Beto? True Blue American Mar 2019 #11

Yep Meowmee Mar 2019 #13

Seems to be shaping up. True Blue American Mar 2019 #15

Yes Meowmee Mar 2019 #198

I'm down with that. I always say, I don't vote based on gender or race... Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #41

I voted the same True Blue American Mar 2019 #62

An all white male ticket is a bad idea. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #52

The weight of my vote goes to who I think can win. Got it? nt Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #90

All white male tickets have won 44 of 45 times (not including re-elections).... George II Mar 2019 #160

Certainly impressive... wishing Beto the best of luck. May the best Democratic candidate win! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #19

Whoever it is they have Meowmee Mar 2019 #200

Mine too... wild, wild horses couldn't drag me away!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #204

😹 nt Meowmee Mar 2019 #206

Can see why you like Joe...don't understand why he hasn't announced already given his popularity. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #47

Hearing all this talk about fundraising makes me Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #66

If he doesn't announce an exploratory committee or collects donations TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #103

Interesting points. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2019 #117

I don't know Meowmee Mar 2019 #194

I hope so... Joe no doubt would do well, even though, politically, his views seem a bit outdated. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #203

Yes Meowmee Mar 2019 #208

No doubt he has a great chance to win...I do wonder though, the longer Joe waits to decide to run... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #213

I was thinking the same thing Meowmee Mar 2019 #232

hahaha, yes!! that's funny too!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #234

That is why True Blue American Mar 2019 #9

No question Beto would wipe the floor with the pee-resident... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #20

True! True Blue American Mar 2019 #22

You made me think...debates...bet trump just Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #23

And the Sanders campaign. itsrobert Mar 2019 #33

It's the other way around... Bernie is The One they all fear... and for good reason. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #48

🤑🤑🤑 bearsfootball516 Mar 2019 #14

I hope he spends it on some advisors madville Mar 2019 #24

What's the hold up? InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #51

That's impressive. Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #25

That's GREAT!!! Stellar Mar 2019 #26

Still undecided about Beto but... AkFemDem Mar 2019 #28

Yeah, you put that so well! Cha Mar 2019 #29

So glad I was able to put him over the top 😉 Lefta Dissenter Mar 2019 #31

king maker. Kurt V. Mar 2019 #57

Did $250 myself. Amimnoch Mar 2019 #59

Damn! That's not nothing. SKKY Mar 2019 #35

I kind of like how he did this. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #37

Beto simply has superior instincts Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #110

I have to admit True Blue American Mar 2019 #147

And when Beto expressed regret for going negative on Cruz TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #210

Congratulations! NurseJackie Mar 2019 #38

Hmmm. Well well well. Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #39

A new record. RandySF Mar 2019 #42

K&R stonecutter357 Mar 2019 #43

I realize the system is what it is today, Mr.Bill Mar 2019 #49

I'd like to hear who he got it from? Individual donors/big donors, what proportions? pdsimdars Mar 2019 #50

Here is the answer Gothmog Mar 2019 #68

+1 dalton99a Mar 2019 #87

Yes, would be interesting to see. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #274

Yeah Gothmog Mar 2019 #56

well, that negates the media narrative that he can't raise money or support nationally..... getagrip_already Mar 2019 #65

You Know What Ladies and Gentlemen, Dave in VA Mar 2019 #71

Has Beto figured out if he's in favor of Medicare for all yet? workinclasszero Mar 2019 #72

No, he hasn't! True Blue American Mar 2019 #74

A listening tour? Really? workinclasszero Mar 2019 #92

I want True Blue American Mar 2019 #100

Why not just lead on issues like Bernie does and convince people to follow you?! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #253

apparently qazplm135 Mar 2019 #78

True workinclasszero Mar 2019 #93

and what do you think it's going to show qazplm135 Mar 2019 #105

Who knows? He didn't release that info like every other campaign for some reason workinclasszero Mar 2019 #107

the only thing it might show qazplm135 Mar 2019 #108

It shows you who has the most grassroots support workinclasszero Mar 2019 #109

not really no qazplm135 Mar 2019 #113

He's in favor of seeing what would work best for everybody. M4A may not be the best solution. nt Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #96

Impressive. However, it would be more impressive if he disclosed where the money came from. borgesian Mar 2019 #73

Yeah funny that info wasn't released workinclasszero Mar 2019 #95

Large or small donors? Fiendish Thingy Mar 2019 #75

Well he says he doesn't take PAC or corporate money, so I would think it would be vsrazdem Mar 2019 #81

The fact there are 'truthers' who don't believe this number is embarrassing. ComradeFunk Mar 2019 #79

Amazing... give the man his due!!! Peacetrain Mar 2019 #82

It's worth noting Beto did not have a national campaign network already in place. herding cats Mar 2019 #83

Interesting. I know he got a lot of out-of-Texas contributions Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #85

Apparently there were quite a few people watching him and holding out hope for a big P run. herding cats Mar 2019 #91

'Xactly! Also glad that he is eschewing the purity tests and labels.... Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #94

Mahalo for the additional Cha Mar 2019 #276

Oh, that's nice to see, Cha! herding cats Mar 2019 #283

Yes, that's ALL Cha Mar 2019 #284

This is the very reason True Blue American Mar 2019 #296

But it's fake news - let's see the cancelled checks and credit card receipts dalton99a Mar 2019 #86

Bazinga! George II Mar 2019 #195

Good for Beto. Looking forward to seeing what he brings to the national debate. aikoaiko Mar 2019 #88

I'm so glad and Proud that I contributed to his first 6 mil. I also bonniebgood Mar 2019 #89

Wow!! Very impressive Thekaspervote Mar 2019 #102

This is great Tiggeroshii Mar 2019 #104

Just saw on twitter that Beto gave the remaining 4.5 million from his senate campaign vsrazdem Mar 2019 #116

Interesting. TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #121

I don't have a problem with Our Revolution or the Texas Democrats giving their vsrazdem Mar 2019 #126

Bernie had about $9M in his Senate campaign fund prior to announcing his presidential campaign TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #142

Not sure about Bernie True Blue American Mar 2019 #139

I saw the FEC report that was filed after the election. TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #143

Good to know that, too. True Blue American Mar 2019 #145

Here is what the two candidates gave to their respective state parties: George II Mar 2019 #189

And now that it's been shown to be namahage Mar 2019 #298

It's not true.. Cha Mar 2019 #300

I'm still undecided but NastyRiffraff Mar 2019 #118

So I noticed he doesn't really say who those donors are.. Stellar Mar 2019 #119

That's because supposedly 4.5 mil came from Texas Democrats, the money he had vsrazdem Mar 2019 #120

I'd like to know how much Our Revolution gave to Bernie? TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #122

"Supposedly" OilemFirchen Mar 2019 #123

We will know for sure when he submits his reports. vsrazdem Mar 2019 #125

Hopefully he submits them, namahage Mar 2019 #132

Oh OK, so it wasn't a one day/24 donation. nt. Stellar Mar 2019 #129

This has already been debunked. ComradeFunk Mar 2019 #133

Well, that is good to know. vsrazdem Mar 2019 #134

Once again True Blue American Mar 2019 #141

+1. Such a blatant lie dalton99a Mar 2019 #162

Lotsa Hillary Haters and Bernie Beloveds on that thread. OilemFirchen Mar 2019 #231

Oy! Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #135

Google True Blue American Mar 2019 #140

No, the Texas Democratic Party did not give Beto O'Rourke $4.5M Cha Mar 2019 #301

The Texas party did not give Beto any money Gothmog Mar 2019 #302

OK, thanks. nt Stellar Mar 2019 #304

If he can mobilize millennials and beat Trump, count me in. Auggie Mar 2019 #127

He's charismatic, young, energetic, but I have to know more. Money raised isn't an issue for me. YOHABLO Mar 2019 #154

Impressive haul by O'Rourke! Devil Child Mar 2019 #163

In fundraising email, Sanders calls O'Rourke's first-day haul "bad news" Gothmog Mar 2019 #164

Quite a contrast from the reaction from Kamala Harris. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #188

That TPM article refers to "the general friendliness" among the contenders. Bernie's first public highplainsdem Mar 2019 #246

I like that he's very well groomed...great posture...he always looks sharp (whether formal or casual.) NurseJackie Mar 2019 #170

so do you think he would be a good mate for Biden? Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #191

This message was self-deleted by its author NurseJackie Mar 2019 #201

It's difficult to tell what Biden is thinking. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #205

And it will be very exciting seeing this all play out. Everyone is good. It's Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #265

I think a lot of people like the fact that Beto has more than one speech. I know... NurseJackie Mar 2019 #173

There is DEFINITELY a difference between someone who speaks from their heart Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #202

MSNBC just did a story on O'Rourkes huge fundraising totals revmclaren Mar 2019 #182

That man is going places. ucrdem Mar 2019 #254

I have to say customerserviceguy Mar 2019 #279

$6.1 million day one fundraising haul came from 128,000 contributors and averaged $47 per donation. Gothmog Mar 2019 #292

Sanders supporter spreads false and baseless smear Gothmog Mar 2019 #293

BS supporter, Xavier Perez.. I did the research.. found him.. Cha Mar 2019 #299

What else has Beto accomplished? democratisphere Mar 2019 #303