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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Bernie's campaign less than one hour ago. [View all]Aquaria
(1,076 posts)31. After being part of several campaigns
This is laughable to me.
You don't run for office if you're a marshmallow pushover who can be bullied by any two-bit schmuck with an agenda.
Politicians, even the good ones, are no one's fool, and have a strong will, massive ego, and a huge chunk of a shark's cunning thrown in for good measure. You can't handle the pressure of the campaign trail and political office without those qualities.
It's the rare politician who is a naive and weak little lamb. It just doesn't happen, because those types wither away in an instant from the rough and tumble of politics.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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