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BaronChocula

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35. I do like Rosenberg's optimism
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 07:36 PM
Tuesday

Some people equate optimism with complacency or "complaicance" as I was once accused on here. Optimism doesn't guarantee victory, but it does project confidence which some voters do find attractive.

And as I type this, I'm hearing Bennett in the interview saying she is optimistic that we can leave things better than we found them (8:30).

Well, she makes me feel optimistic about November.

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