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14. He is (to his credit) not a career politician.

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:04 PM

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That is, to my way of thinking, an asset, not a liability. But he is smart enough to learn the ropes if he really wants to do this.

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i'm more confident in kelly than in any of the others rampartd Sunday #1

Mark has maybe the right combination DFW Sunday #3

Great reporting. cachukis Sunday #2

Thanks! I'm not ready for a Pulitzer nomination, yet DFW Sunday #4

Key insight to the high browing of Kelly. cachukis Sunday #7

Mark IS trustworthy. DFW Sunday #10

"I will bring it up with him on Friday." You're going to speak with hiim? Liberal In Texas Sunday #5

Wow, that must have been a fun and interesting dinner! Liberal In Texas Sunday #11

I would suspect DFW Sunday #12

The nation needs him. Kid Berwyn Sunday #6

I'm not sure he would make an excellent candidate. DFW Sunday #9

Kelly would be a GREAT candidate! Unrepentant Fenian Sunday #13

He is (to his credit) not a career politician. DFW Sunday #14