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Sympthsical

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11. They think he'll draw young Leftists into the primary

Reply to fujiyamasan (Reply #10)

Mon May 25, 2026, 08:53 PM

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Where their sway would be a bit more significant than in a general. Particularly in a jungle primary where 15-20% could get you into the general.

Also, Piker's PR people have been pushing him extremely hard the past year to "mainstream" him. I can't stand him. Not politically. Not as a person. And, of course, Republicans adore him. They know he'd be divisive within the Democratic Party if he ever got situated, and he'd be total poison in a general.

Sometimes I wonder if he's a stupidly controlled OP.

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AOC Quote RandySF Monday #1

So, another man trying to 'cash in' on nearness to the good labors of a woman who bucks the system? Attilatheblond Monday #2

Who else are you thinking of? SSJVegeta Monday #4

Would love to see who she actually endorses SSJVegeta Monday #3

Chan would be the natural choice. RandySF Monday #5

There's only a week left in the primary Sympthsical Monday #6

If i were in the district i definitely wouldnt vote for him strictly based on this fact SSJVegeta Monday #7

He's just . . . skeevy Sympthsical Monday #8

Theres gotta be a pretty significant reason as to why she isnt endoesing her former chief of staff SSJVegeta Monday #9

What's with some so called progressive candidates hsving Piker at their rallies? fujiyamasan Monday #10

They think he'll draw young Leftists into the primary Sympthsical Monday #11