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Rhiannon12866

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28. Reagan may have been a Republican, but he supported immigration, was extremely tough on Russia (then the USSR)
Fri Apr 25, 2025, 08:29 AM
Apr 25

And joined the other living former presidents - Carter and Ford - to support President Clinton's 1994 Assault Weapons Ban!





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A good man snowybirdie Apr 23 #1
I agree and as he said--there are good Dems in his district that can do a good job also. riversedge Apr 23 #9
Senator Durbin will be missed LetMyPeopleVote Apr 23 #2
As a kacekwl Apr 23 #3
Good. He's declined in recent years which I've talked about here. live love laugh Apr 23 #4
Senator Pritzker would be nice. His term as Governor ends next year. Midnight Writer Apr 23 #5
Would Pritzker want that thankless job? maxsolomon Apr 23 #10
Hallelujah! Chasstev365 Apr 23 #6
Well played Wild blueberry Apr 23 #7
Who would like the job? Step up! Frasier Balzov Apr 23 #8
Cheri Bustos murielm99 Apr 23 #16
Excellent choice! Frasier Balzov Apr 23 #17
Her district is in good hands with Eric Sorensen. murielm99 Apr 23 #19
He is all out of strongly worded letters....... joanbarnes Apr 23 #11
I'm glad to hear this, and I hope Illinois sends a great man or woman to take his place. BComplex Apr 23 #12
You too, Chuck. LuvLoogie Apr 23 #13
His statement is spot on. I appreciate him checking his ego and thinking of the country Raven123 Apr 23 #14
Hello governor Pritzker!! Please run!! PortTack Apr 23 #15
I like the man LittleGirl Apr 23 #18
He chose to announce it on NPR I gotta expect that mucifer Apr 23 #20
Thank you Senator Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 23 #21
How It All Began - SenatorDurbin Rhiannon12866 Apr 24 #22
Thank you for sharing that! Dennis Donovan Apr 24 #24
Very cool! I remember both of them! Rhiannon12866 Apr 25 #25
Reagan walked next to me and said "Helloo son." Dennis Donovan Apr 25 #27
Reagan may have been a Republican, but he supported immigration, was extremely tough on Russia (then the USSR) Rhiannon12866 Apr 25 #28
Cripes! You make me miss Ronny! Dennis Donovan Apr 25 #29
I remember that I felt sick for a week when George Bush* beat John Kerry in 2004 Rhiannon12866 Apr 25 #30
Durbin and Duckworth are my senators. I called his office before the recent "continuing resolution" vote. Martin Eden Apr 24 #23
Good for him! Omnipresent Apr 25 #26
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