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Barack Obama

madamesilverspurs

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5. If Joe chooses

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Wed Aug 26, 2015, 10:57 PM

Aug 2015

to not run, he won't go far away. We know that he will continue to be a source of experience, wisdom, and strength for the eventual nominee and next president. His decision, either way, won't change the reality that he has already gained our respect, affection, and gratitude.

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‘My Heart And Soul Are Pretty Well Banged Up’ [View all] sheshe2 Aug 2015 OP

Under very normal circumstances it is a very personal decision. KMOD Aug 2015 #1

I agree KMOD. sheshe2 Aug 2015 #2

My heart aches for this man and his family. Marie Marie Aug 2015 #3

You need to have "fire in the belly" to run for POTUS. . . DinahMoeHum Aug 2015 #4

If Joe chooses madamesilverspurs Aug 2015 #5

You are right, he is not going anywhere. sheshe2 Aug 2015 #6

The love and respect brer cat Aug 2015 #7

It gives us their measure. sheshe2 Aug 2015 #8

I think he would make a good president KT2000 Aug 2015 #9

I hope he has the heart for the battle and the suppport he'll need. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2015 #10

Sheshe, thank you for this beautiful post. classof56 Aug 2015 #11

Hey sweets. sheshe2 Aug 2015 #18

I was so moved when I first heard that quote you selected... DeepModem Mom Aug 2015 #12

It was Chipsticks sheshe2 Aug 2015 #13

I did not know that she mcar Aug 2015 #15

Jackeens went on to start sheshe2 Aug 2015 #16

I love The Obama Diary mcar Aug 2015 #17

I hope he doesn't run for all of this mcar Aug 2015 #14