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W_HAMILTON

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6. Expecting perfection from our candidates is partly what got us Trump to begin with.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025, 11:00 AM

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CA-GOV: Katie Porter Says She 'Fell Short' in Viral Video Moments [View all] RandySF Oct 15 OP

I'm happy that she wants to improve, but I think that she'd already peaked in congress. It's all downhill from here. QueerDuck Oct 15 #1

And we take the high road while the Antichrist does these things hourly with zero repercussions. GreenWave Oct 15 #2

I suppose some people want their own version of Trump, but I don't think it's a common sentiment among Democrats. tritsofme Oct 15 #3

Expecting perfection from our candidates is partly what got us Trump to begin with. W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #6

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I don't mind the cranky episodes as much as I do the accusations of Democrats rigging elections. betsuni Oct 15 #4

I really don't get what was so awful about what she said in the 2 "viral videos." SunSeeker Oct 15 #5

Women aren't allowed to show anger Bettie Oct 15 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Oct 15 #7

She used one expletive, it was not an expletive laden rant. SunSeeker Oct 15 #11

I really like her when she was in Congress. All of this is very disappointing. themaguffin Oct 15 #8

Ms. Porter your standard of conduct is typical republicans standards. republianmushroom Oct 15 #9

No, she'd have to do a lot worse than saying one expletive every 4 years to match a typical Republican. SunSeeker Oct 15 #13

Some here think she is like Trump tho SunImp Oct 15 #15

Right? Where's her gold Boeing 747? SunSeeker Oct 15 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Oct 15 #14

KTLA, Los Angeles' GOP Nexstar station, is carrying that clip on loop. Why do you think that is? SunSeeker Oct 15 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Oct 15 #18

Really. Telling a staffer to get the fuck out of a shot does not create a "victim," let alone an actionable claim. SunSeeker Oct 15 #19

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