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DemocratSinceBirth

(102,107 posts) Wed Jul 8, 2026, 08:35 PM Jul 8

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Bout damn time. mcar Jul 8 #1

If it's a neoliberal consensus shill Bok_Tukalo Jul 8 #3

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1. Bout damn time.

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 08:37 PM

Jul 8

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2. The Democratic Party leaders have until July 27 to decide on a new standard-bearer

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 08:49 PM

Jul 8

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4. Sounds like there will be a lot of people interested in running.

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 09:01 PM

Jul 8

I think the party plans to do some sort of primary or caucus to select the new nominee.

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3. If it's a neoliberal consensus shill

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 09:00 PM

Jul 8

I may sit this one out.