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Lonestarblue

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33. My concern also.

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 02:10 PM

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But California has a $4 trillion GDP, larger than that in Texas at $2.7 trillion. The California GDP is larger than in most countries around the world, and it is Democrats who have been in charge during its growth. Considering how much Trump and Republicans are damaging the economy and raising prices, the economy will be a major concern in 2028, which could benefit Newsom.

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I hate that! Happy Hoosier Monday #6

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i am not pre judging any women rampartd Monday #29

Exactly Bettie Monday #67

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M Obama didn't say ask for permission awesomerwb1 Monday #53

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It demonstrates the reality of a country where sexism still holds a slight majority. FascismIsDeath Monday #56

but, but, but - "the party is paying the price of not being BOLD enough ... " stopdiggin Monday #13

And there was no way a black man could be president EdmondDantes_ Monday #31

Timing is everything. No one is saying never. Obama was lightning in a bottle. We will have our female lightning hlthe2b Monday #34

agree agree agree. thank you! nt orleans Monday #40

That's simply an opinion, and one I don't share. EdmondDantes_ Monday #47

uh, huh hlthe2b Monday #52

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If "one of our many highly qualified women" declare their candidacy and win the nomination, then great. maxsolomon Monday #37

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As they say in legal land: NCDem47 Monday #18

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He is a white Christian hetero man so that alone makes him more likely JI7 Monday #24

My concern also. Lonestarblue Monday #33

millions of which - have never in their lives voted in a primary stopdiggin Monday #8

I'll be late to my decision again, putting it off until I know who is running Torchlight Monday #15

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Mark Kelly would be better. intheflow Monday #42

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