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soldierant

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46. Oftentimes that is the best way to vote in the primary. I do believe there are exceptions - but, I agree, not many.

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Five Democrats Voted With The Fascists To PUNISH Sanctuary Cities! [View all] MayReasonRule Jun 2025 OP

I don't know much about any of these folks but it seems that every time I read something LoisB Jun 2025 #1

He is older than the hills too Captain Zero Jun 2025 #3

Isn't he also under investigation? karynnj Jun 2025 #24

Cuellar had no primary opponent in 2024. onenote Jun 2025 #32

Thanks. karynnj Jun 2025 #42

I reached out to him decades ago for some help, slightlv Jun 2025 #25

Disgusting. What use is he? LoisB Jun 2025 #27

He was worse than none, when I lived in Texas. slightlv Jun 2025 #30

Cuellar was hand picked by a bunch of Republicans. hamsterjill Jun 2025 #35

Wow. No wonder. Thanks for that background. LoisB Jun 2025 #36

If it's a democratic area go ahead and primary him? GoodRaisin Jun 2025 #44

One would think, right? hamsterjill Jun 2025 #45

It still would have passed anyway Captain Zero Jun 2025 #2

The wider the margin by which it passes, the greater the "Mandate" that the fools claim dickthegrouch Jun 2025 #4

Have you not been watching Republicans? They will claim they have a mandate even if it doesn't pass. W_HAMILTON Jun 2025 #8

GOP can yammer on about "bipartisan" pimpbot Jun 2025 #16

Rule: 1- 12 or so Democrats vote in a way that doesn't change anything and they're immediately betsuni Jun 2025 #38

Happy Saturday To You... I Whollly And Wholeheartedly Disagree MayReasonRule Jun 2025 #40

If they're running against Republicans mzmolly Jun 2025 #5

Unless a better Democrat wins the primary. And this is information to consider during the primaries. Scrivener7 Jun 2025 #7

These Democrats have been winning their primaries. W_HAMILTON Jun 2025 #9

Yes. But maybe someone better will run against them at primary time. Scrivener7 Jun 2025 #11

Cuellar still under indictment for BRIBERY Captain Zero Jun 2025 #14

Agree. mzmolly Jun 2025 #12

Don Davis is my Congressman dsc Jun 2025 #6

He is my Congressman, also wendyb-NC Jun 2025 #20

Here are the usual suspects Ritabert Jun 2025 #10

I know its not popular Samael13 Jun 2025 #13

I'd rather vote for candidates who do the right thing. milestogo Jun 2025 #15

It can sometimes be a hard call in a primary TomSlick Jun 2025 #17

Henry Cuellar is the Democrat who voted for the anti-abortion speak easy Jun 2025 #18

Enough with the "ultra liberal" crap lonely bird Jun 2025 #22

Hey Musk! BidenRocks Jun 2025 #19

Cuellar doesn't surprise me. soldierant Jun 2025 #21

Trump won her district in 2024. So its no surprise. onenote Jun 2025 #33

Oftentimes that is the best way to vote in the primary. I do believe there are exceptions - but, I agree, not many. soldierant Jun 2025 #46

My rep is on that list and she's going to have to change course to get my vote in 26. Ping Tung Jun 2025 #23

They all need to go. travelingthrulife Jun 2025 #26

what good are they et tu Jun 2025 #28

And replace them with Republicans? No thanks. onenote Jun 2025 #34

didn't say that et tu Jun 2025 #41

What you think is a better candidate will lose in these districts onenote Jun 2025 #43

Pragmatists? J_William_Ryan Jun 2025 #29

And the Dem. national committee wonders why I won't republianmushroom Jun 2025 #31

Fucking what? This is bullshit! Initech Jun 2025 #37

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