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electric_blue68

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49. As an NYC'r pretty sure Mamdani will suround himself w smart people.

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Fri Nov 7, 2025, 05:51 PM

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Barack Obama Gives Crucial Advice To Democrats Following 2025 Election Wins [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 7 OP

Good advice. We need to return to a 50-state strategy. yardwork Nov 7 #1

Absolutely, return to the 50 state strategy Miguelito Loveless Nov 7 #2

I love Barack and Michelle so much! And he's right! CTyankee Nov 7 #3

Yeah, can't waste too much time celebrating. 2026 starts now... Wounded Bear Nov 7 #4

Litmus tests? Bluetus Nov 7 #5

There is one Litmus test that makes everything on your list possible: Fiendish Thingy Nov 7 #6

I think that's a litmus test. Joinfortmill Nov 7 #13

You think *WHAT* is a litmas test? Bluetus Nov 7 #21

Way to show you believe in litmus tests right after saying you don't. yardwork Nov 7 #24

So you don't support the things on that list? Bluetus Nov 7 #30

I see lions. yardwork Nov 7 #34

And an emoluments clause with teeth Seinan Sensei Nov 7 #26

I think he meant Democrat on Democrat litmus tests padah513 Nov 7 #27

Perhaps that is what he meant. Bluetus Nov 7 #35

That IS a huge litmus test and many of those things very unlikely karynnj Nov 7 #39

Don't negotiate against yourself. Bluetus Nov 7 #47

How many states can you win state wide if you are for all of that? karynnj Nov 7 #48

More than if we don't run on bold ideas Bluetus Nov 7 #51

Mamdani won no thanks to Obama, steventh Nov 7 #7

DID HE? jaymac Nov 7 #10

Apologies, I was mistaken. Obama did not endorse Cuomo. steventh Nov 7 #17

Obama supported Mamdani and called him personally, twice BumRushDaShow Nov 7 #22

I don't think he "endorsed" anyone Bluetus Nov 7 #23

Fortunately neither Obama nor Mamdani are listening to these "concerns." yardwork Nov 7 #32

I know.. it's So Obvious. Cha Nov 7 #45

He didn't. Never thought I'd see alternative facts being spit out in here. padah513 Nov 7 #31

This thread has some atrocious posts. yardwork Nov 7 #33

Um, Obama didn't endorse Cuomo. PSPS Nov 7 #12

Thank you for the correction. steventh Nov 7 #18

Obama did not endorse Cuomo. Joinfortmill Nov 7 #15

You're right. I was mislead, possible by an AI video. steventh Nov 7 #19

Correct your post, then. yardwork Nov 7 #29

It is amazing SocialDemocrat61 Nov 7 #20

There are two separate issues and groups of people. yardwork Nov 7 #28

Right? They need to Get Over That... not Cha Nov 7 #43

Correct this immediately. Obama did not endorse Cuomo. yardwork Nov 7 #25

Pres Obama did NOT "endorse" Cuomo. Cha Nov 7 #40

As an NYC'r pretty sure Mamdani will suround himself w smart people. electric_blue68 Nov 7 #49

Yes, they need to go hard for every congressional seat everywhere. Republicans are responsible Fil1957 Nov 7 #8

we sure miss that guy oldinmtdem92 Nov 7 #9

Ha! Joinfortmill Nov 7 #14

Excellent. We need Obama out there talking. Joinfortmill Nov 7 #11

Yes, please. Barack & Bernie! Every. Day. thought crime Nov 7 #37

Love Obama orangecrush Nov 7 #16

Love them too Joinfortmill Nov 7 #36

That's nice.. Pres Obama has a Lot to Offer Cha Nov 7 #41

Here we go again with a well known & respected Liberal saying KS Toronado Nov 7 #38

It's trickier in the Senate because only 1/3rd of them are up every 2 years BumRushDaShow Nov 7 #42

I see said the blind man KS Toronado Nov 7 #44

"Glad when this is all over." BumRushDaShow Nov 7 #46

Oh, desr. Good luck! electric_blue68 Nov 7 #50