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everyonematters

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8. According to Gallup's latest poll 45% of the electorate consider themselves independents.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 06:36 PM

17 hrs ago

These people are going to dominate any future elections. On something like this, we need to ask ourselves, is this advancing our prospects for the future, or is it entertainment or making ourselves feel good.

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Petulant? This Dem consultant on CNN warns Dems not to be "petulant" at the SOTU [View all] senseandsensibility 18 hrs ago OP

Begs the Question.. Who Is It? Cha 18 hrs ago #1

They should laugh. underpants 18 hrs ago #2

That's my philosophy - laugh at them. NewHendoLib 18 hrs ago #4

They shouldn't even be showing up n/t leftstreet 18 hrs ago #3

You want petulant? Look at that petty fat fuck up there in the clown makeup. Blue Owl 18 hrs ago #5

He's petulant on his best day senseandsensibility 17 hrs ago #6

Who is 'This Dem consultant'? NeoTrajan 17 hrs ago #7

Someone stuck in the 90s. Hopefully they don't get paid. Boomerproud 17 hrs ago #9

Adrienne Axlerod senseandsensibility 17 hrs ago #10

Are you sure? David Axelrod is on CNN muriel_volestrangler 17 hrs ago #17

No, it was definitely a female senseandsensibility 16 hrs ago #18

According to Gallup's latest poll 45% of the electorate consider themselves independents. everyonematters 17 hrs ago #8

Sooner or later ForgedCrank 17 hrs ago #11

The con artist is going to be petulant. Quiet Em 17 hrs ago #12

I sometimes wonder if some of these consultants Bettie 17 hrs ago #13

To be fair, I'd much prefer LOUDLY AND OPENLY FUCKING PISSED OFF over "petulant" given those choices AZJonnie 17 hrs ago #14

There is no way to "win" at this SOTU. maxsolomon 17 hrs ago #15

I agree. Very well said. senseandsensibility 14 hrs ago #19

Can't be Petulant kwolf68 17 hrs ago #16