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Sancho

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Sun Jun-08-08 06:14 AM
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4. Similarly, JFK picked LBJ as a vice president...and LBJ was very successful.

Even though it is not often discussed, LBJ did more for SS, special education, medicare, and rights to privacy than any president. LBJ started as a teacher. At the time, JFK was criticized by just about everyone for picking his opponent as VP and LBJ had a reputation of being divisive. Kennedy knew that he needed the experience.

Sound familiar?

Yes, I'm afraid that if Hillary is not included somehow a few swing votes could turn this election.

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