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11. Yes, but our country doesn't elect the same parties nominee for president for three consecutive terms

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:00 PM

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Only once has it happened in the last 75 years. That was working against McCain in 2008 as well as against Clinton in 2016.

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Sometimes it seems that some here prefer republicans JBTaurus83 Friday #1

I'm just generally curious what other think of this race Polybius Friday #2

Sorry I didn't mean you JBTaurus83 Friday #3

Yes the "Bad Things About Democrats" crew. Kingofalldems Saturday #23

Most come across being in the same income bracket. JBTaurus83 Yesterday #24

I think a Democratic candidate will beat Mike Rogers Quiet Em Friday #4

I think El-Sayed would win EdmondDantes_ Friday #5

I agree. Aside from midterms we are electing a new governor Buckeyeblue Friday #13

John James is going to win the primary Buckeyeblue Friday #16

Not sure our state is ready to elect someone named Abdul El-Sayed MichMan Friday #7

They voted for a guy named Barack Obama EdmondDantes_ Friday #10

It doesn't even do two consecutive terms in a row anymore Polybius Friday #18

Dems need to realize the economy wasn't good JBTaurus83 Friday #14

Two big differences though Polybius Friday #17

There are also more current differences JBTaurus83 Friday #19

I have no idea. LeftInTX Friday #9

Rogers seems to be the standard Bush/Dave McCormick-type of Republican Polybius Saturday #20

I got my stats from Wikipedia. LeftInTX Saturday #21

Rural areas in Michigan are also growing population wise DetroitLegalBeagle Saturday #22