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cachukis

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6. It appeared there was a felt need for a primary.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 03:48 PM

Nov 5

Republicans were looking for an alternative to trumpers. Haley voters displayed an aversion to trump. I suspect there are more biting their tongues.
Trumpers rationalized their votes just as he escapes criticism with blame.
Women see women dying and are more empathetic than their simplistic viewed partners.
It is not just abortion, but health care.

I hope I am not wrong, but I think humanity is on display.

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Maybe the Republicans who didn't pick up the phone when [View all] applegrove Nov 5 OP

I think a LOT of Republicans just didn't want to say they were voting for her in front of family. flying_wahini Nov 5 #1

I mean, you wouldn't say it out loud if you know you would be forced to change your vote. Claustrum Nov 5 #3

I do hope you are right Tweedy Nov 5 #2

Check this out. Discusses why that is the case. Chasing Dreams Nov 5 #4

Thanks. applegrove Nov 5 #5

It appeared there was a felt need for a primary. cachukis Nov 5 #6