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AZJonnie

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12. I love my Senator, but he lacks the charisma to win the Presidency as a Democrat

Reply to Unrepentant Fenian (Original post)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 01:38 AM

14 hrs ago

Not a bash on the man at all, I just don't think a presidential campaign would be where he'd shine. He's actually a bit of a boring public orator if I'm honest, but he's amazing in all kinds of other ways

VP though? Sure!

I'm still on Team Pete, as I've been for forever.

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No billionaires or celebrities Fiendish Thingy 16 hrs ago #10

I love my Senator, but he lacks the charisma to win the Presidency as a Democrat AZJonnie 14 hrs ago #12

Adam Schiff. Brilliant and charasmatic guy. n/t SheilaAnn 10 hrs ago #13