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In one straight line across the stage, Of varied temperament and age, The Democratic hopefuls spoke To rouse supporters or provoke. They disagreed in certain ways And rarely gave each other praise But tried to prove, to all who heard, That they could get the country stirred. By turns dynamic and laid-back Each other's views they did attack While all who watched were left to wonder Who would rise and who would blunder. Still, one or two will hit the stump With just one goal - defeating Trump.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 9/13/2019 4:15:00 PM
Well done, Ilene. I am proud of you for keeping your cool whilst others lost their heads! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 9/13/2019 12:00:00 PM
I think we need a poet as president...at least we care about others and not just ourselves. I nominate you Ilene.
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Date: 9/14/2019 9:38:00 PM
I second Chris' nomination. Get your acceptance speech ready, Ilene. It's a sure thing. You've got two votes already! :)
Date: 9/13/2019 11:52:00 AM
Cute couplet there at the end, Ilene... I'm looking very hard for an alternative to Trump. I see Warren as the best of the crew, but she's just too ideological for so many in the country. Here's one for you: I actually think that the Dems best chance to beat Trump hasn't entered yet... That would be Rahm Emmanuel, who can slug it out toe-to-toe with Trump, yet who is progressive, even as he won't alienate business. Hope he jumps in. :) gw
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Date: 9/13/2019 11:52:00 AM
I wish the goal was just to get rid of the Electoral College. I want only that. Nice one Ilene.
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