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31. Can we please not do this?

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Wed May 27, 2026, 04:51 PM

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By this I mean compare Talarico to Harris?

Harris was competing on the national stage and had her gender and race used against her. She explained exactly what the republicans would do and was criticized for not giving enough details about her policy proposals (I can tell you her policy proposals so that was a bullshit accusation). Meanwhile, Trump was able to do whatever he wanted and still garner favorable coverage no matter his level of depravity.

Talarico does not have to contend with any of those things, except maybe some of the media bias.

He is an impressive candidate in a tough race, but there is no basis for comparing his experience to the vice president’s. At all.

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Yes! leftieNanner Yesterday #1

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The only reason Harris lost is that she isn't a white male. ananda Yesterday #21

Thank you. /nt spudspud Yesterday #26

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Running for the Senate MineralMan Yesterday #25

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I see.... sheshe2 Yesterday #60

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