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Sogo

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3. The problem is becoming that it doesn't matter how bad they are as a candidate or how poorly prepared....

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 02:16 PM

Dec 10

Musk is threatening to primary anyone who votes against Trump's picks, and it's gaining traction. Ernst was a pretty definite no-go on Hegseth, but now is waffling since she apparently got reminded that she's up for re-election in 2026.

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Worst prepared candidate': GOP senator says Trump pick is flaming out in Capitol meetings [View all] Demovictory9 Dec 10 OP

The reporter didn't know the Republican senator? jimfields33 Dec 10 #1

But will this convince them not to approve her nomination? nt in2herbs Dec 10 #2

The problem is becoming that it doesn't matter how bad they are as a candidate or how poorly prepared.... Sogo Dec 10 #3

Yeah Ernst had some better things to say about Hegseth. Ernst is up for reelection in 2026. underpants Dec 10 #4

Musk needs to be stopped at all costs. Initech Dec 10 #5