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TwilightZone

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1. I think running mate as an electoral strategy is overrated.

Reply to nkpolitics1212 (Original post)

Sun Feb 23, 2020, 08:42 PM

Feb 2020

Is there any historical evidence that it's ever mattered?

Wisconsin looks pretty bad at the moment, regardless of the nominee. That could certainly change, of course, but Trump's approval there is inexplicably high.

Why the Castros? I admit that I don't understand how you're coming to that conclusion.

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Bernie Sanders VP runningmate in order to receive 270ev and regain control of the US Senate in 2020. [View all] nkpolitics1212 Feb 2020 OP

I think running mate as an electoral strategy is overrated. TwilightZone Feb 2020 #1

When something is inexplicable it is also suspect. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #2

To be honest, "inexplicable" is my belief, not anything tangible. TwilightZone Feb 2020 #3

It didn't use to be, but I moved away in 1996. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #4

About ten years ago.... TwilightZone Feb 2020 #6

Me too. I have family there. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #8

at one time it mattered a lot sabbat hunter Feb 2020 #7

The only WI politician that would make sense is Russ Feingold. CaptYossarian Feb 2020 #9

why isn't Steve Bullock running for MT Senate seat? nt Grasswire2 Feb 2020 #5