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jmbar2

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14. Gotta admit - his speech won me over.

Reply to Nanjeanne (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 03:59 PM

21 hrs ago

I always felt he is a great speaker, but worried if he was able to control his weaknesses. His speech says to me that he recognizes the seriousness of the trust being placed in him, and he's committed to the challenges ahead.

With the demons under control, he is The Kraken. Onward and upward.

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This one sentence in Platner's acceptance speech really struck me as something I've been wishing all Dems would say [View all] Nanjeanne Yesterday OP

He's a very good speaker. 3catwoman3 Yesterday #1

He has a point MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #2

He is an extremely articulate speaker--whether from a prepared speech or hlthe2b Yesterday #3

Kamala Harris: "I take it seriously that I have to earn everyone's vote. ... No one should be able to take for granted betsuni Yesterday #4

Yay. I knew I could count on you!!! Nanjeanne 23 hrs ago #7

"Everyday Americans need a champion and I want to be that champion. So I'm hitting the road to earn your vote betsuni 22 hrs ago #13

Thanks for sharing Nanjeanne 20 hrs ago #16

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I was hoping it was "Eat the rich!" orthoclad 22 hrs ago #9

Well I like that as well! Nanjeanne 22 hrs ago #10

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Gotta admit - his speech won me over. jmbar2 21 hrs ago #14

I think his best line was "I will be a senator for the people who cannot afford to buy a senator." SunSeeker 21 hrs ago #15

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