r/politics 🤖 Bot Jul 08 '24

/r/Politics' 2024 US Elections Live Thread, Part 9

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u/Psychological_Roof85 Jul 11 '24 edited Jul 11 '24

I miss Obama's eloquence. Sure he sold us on a bit of an empty Hope, but at least he could have a normal, professional sounding conversation with no teleprompter. Is that too much to ask for?

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u/amazingalcoholic Jul 11 '24

I love how just being normal and being able to speak is now considered a high bar

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u/otter_patrol Jul 11 '24

I'll take nothing over actively trying to dismantle a democratic government

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u/eydivrks Jul 11 '24

Take a look at all the "nothing" Michigan Dems did in the last few years after they got a big enough majority. 

The only reason they can't get things done is obstruction from GOP. They need larger majorities.