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The Velveteen Ocelot

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5. Depends on whether it's actually true.

Reply to question everything (Reply #2)

Thu Aug 6, 2020, 02:32 PM

Aug 2020

I'm not really OK with it, and I'm not at all "hard left," but if Pelosi and the DFL endorsed her I can live with her. I'd have been happy to vote for any of the candidates but the nasty ads and Pelosi's support tilted me toward her just enough. I hope she will be a better representative this term.

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Groups which endorse Ilhan Omar [View all] Eric J in MN Aug 2020 OP

I've had concerns with Omar, which I've stated here several times. However, The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2020 #1

So you are OK with her paying her husband more than a million dollars? question everything Aug 2020 #2

Depends on whether it's actually true. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2020 #5

Has Pelosi, or other Democratic leaders ever declined to endorse an incumbent? question everything Aug 2020 #11

Omar does not have very good political instincts. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2020 #12

I'm just thankful I didn't have to vote in this race as I don't care for either of the front runners dflprincess Aug 2020 #3

I liked him better, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2020 #7

I just sent in my mail-in primary ballot geardaddy Aug 2020 #4

The PAC ads for him didn't help him much. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2020 #6

I wasn't happy with her "present" vote for the Armenian Genocide vote. geardaddy Aug 2020 #8

I wasn't either; I thought it was stupid and pointless. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2020 #9

Exactly. geardaddy Aug 2020 #10

Elizabeth Warren endorses Ilhan Omar. Eric J in MN Aug 2020 #13

The MN Governor and Lt Governor endorse Ilhan Omar. Eric J in MN Aug 2020 #14