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Auggie

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2. A lot of voters, I think, gravitate to the macho: physical, mental, and rhetorical

Reply to Walleye (Reply #1)

Mon May 26, 2025, 04:36 PM

May 26

Since the first media election, Kennedy vs Nixon IMO, with a few exceptions.

A combination of all three or two or one -- depends on the opposing candidate. When that machismo/bravado is displayed authentically, all the better ... for a lot of voters.

Not us at D.U. But for a lot of voters.

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