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question everything

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4. Not an objection but an observation, really, thinking out loudly.

Reply to WhiskeyGrinder (Reply #3)

Thu May 28, 2026, 11:29 AM

Thursday

The “objection” is to voters who just vote as they are told instead of thinking. I have seen it in Minnesota, we all have seen it in Texas and, no doubt, all over the country.

But, yes, I wish that candidates who believe that they have important message carry it directly to the voters not just activists.

Sorry about meandering..

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The endorsements games [View all] question everything Wednesday OP

What's your solution? iemanja Thursday #1

I would like to remove the "abiding by the endorsement" promise by the candidates. question everything Thursday #2

I can't tell what you're objecting to -- the fact that there's an endorsement process, or the fact that sometimes WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #3

Not an objection but an observation, really, thinking out loudly. question everything Thursday #4

. WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #5

Have you ever gone through the endorsement process? You have to start by attending a caucus question everything Thursday #6

Many times. It's definitely a pain in the ass, and I don't love it. WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #7

No, keep endorsements but hoping that the candidates, while grateful, not feel bound by it. question everything Thursday #8