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Pototan

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5. If he said

Reply to Tommy Carcetti (Reply #4)

Tue Jul 22, 2025, 10:15 AM

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"My dad was flying around the world to solve problems. He was overtaxed at the time of the debate, which left him vulnerable."

That would have been OK. But to mention his age at 81, that he appeared as a deer in the headlights and needed to take Ambien to get to sleep the night before, is information best left unsaid.

His interview is ammunition for Trump & co. at a time that they are under intense fire.

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Amen. Xavier Breath Tuesday #1

I'm sorry... Tommy Carcetti Tuesday #2

He plays into Trump's hands Pototan Tuesday #3

His dad was actually pretty remarkable. Tommy Carcetti Tuesday #4

If he said Pototan Tuesday #5

Agree Rebl2 Tuesday #8

"Flying back and forth over the globe is taxing for a person of any age, let alone someone over 80" Ray Bruns Tuesday #12

I'm sorry, but I'm not going to blame Trump's election on Biden. Tommy Carcetti Tuesday #14

Disagree. Ray Bruns Tuesday #16

If it's true, you don't want to know? Polybius Tuesday #18

They put his dad through shit - often using Hunter FBaggins Tuesday #10

It was always a tempest in a teapot exploited for political gain, though. Tommy Carcetti Tuesday #11

Yes Pototan Tuesday #19

100% - 6this telling Hunter to shut up is bullshit - Is that what someone would say to their own son Bev54 Tuesday #15

Totally agree! Rebl2 Tuesday #6

Thanks Pototan Tuesday #7

He continues to be an embarrassment to the family. His privilege and entitlement on full display. Pisces Tuesday #9

No offense, but Hunter Biden should shut the fuck up and go away. Ray Bruns Tuesday #13

Hunter said the truth. Was Reed Hastings worth it Blue Full Moon Tuesday #17

It's obvious here that many don't want to hear the truth. Gimpyknee Tuesday #20

1000% Maru Kitteh Tuesday #21

It's obvious here that many don't want to hear the truth. Gimpyknee Tuesday #22