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liberalgunwilltravel

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7. One reason the Dems might not attack

Reply to fujiyamasan (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 06:33 AM

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Is they view Vance as the weakest possible candidate. He has no base. The only real support he has is from the self-loathing Peter Thiel and he has the personality of a Roomba. Almost any possible Democratic candidate would crush him.

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Why isn't the media tearing Vance apart? [View all] fujiyamasan Sunday OP

You are correct. He could easily be destroyed by the media or Democratic lawmakers. Doodley Sunday #1

It's reserved for Democrats. RandySF Sunday #2

straight - white - male - repuke Skittles Sunday #3

Shhhh Roy Rolling Sunday #4

Trump is trying to brand Vance the loser here viva la Sunday #5

Ding Ding Ding FalloutShelter Sunday #14

you mean, why isn't a bought and paid for rightwing tool.. ananda Sunday #6

One reason the Dems might not attack liberalgunwilltravel Sunday #7

Because SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #8

If Kamala was a "Failed Border Tsar", wasn't Vance a "Failed Negotiator?" Chasstev365 Sunday #9

There is no media left in the us, only fascist propaganda networks. nt yaesu Sunday #10

Silly person, it's only scandalous and newsworthy when a Democrat does it. Vinca Sunday #11

Why do you think Donvict sent him malaise Sunday #12

He's Peter Theil's handpuppet, and no one wants to cross Theil. Scrivener7 Sunday #13

We have no legacy media, we have infotainment. spanone Sunday #15

IOKIYAR mwmisses4289 Sunday #16

Because they want to make it easier to kiss his ass when he runs for President Orrex Sunday #17

Just let JD be JD Blue Owl Sunday #18