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DFW

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8. I hope the Republican gets more votes than is comfortable for us

Reply to BoycottTwitter (Reply #6)

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 08:00 AM

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Not enough to win, of course, but that way, Democrats can see and understand that people who pull these moves are neither friends nor allies. They are opponents, and should be viewed as such.

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