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Irish_Dem

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7. Well he doesn't have the gravitas and magic that Obama has.

Reply to PeaceWave (Reply #6)

Mon Jan 12, 2026, 10:02 PM

Monday

But this guy is young and has time to mature.

He has good looks, courage, authenticity, and is rising to the occasion to provide
real leadership.

I think I was feeling his potential based on early promising signs.

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Well he doesn't have the gravitas and magic that Obama has. Irish_Dem Monday #7