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kentuck

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24. I would prefer a candidate that understands the historical moment we are in...

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 11:10 AM

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Not just one that makes good political speeches and promises to give people more.

I want a president that understands the problems and looks to re-establish justice in our society.

Nothing can succeed with an unjust society.

I would prefer a President that understands he needs a Cabinet willing to tackle the problems and will take on the powerful.

I do not want a President that does not have a grasp of the big picture.

Our country is under threat by a domestic enemy. I want them to take on that enemy.

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