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a gym used only by current and former senators

I’m guessing “former senators” is a euphemism for “lobbyists.” And why do they get to use a taxpayer-funded gym? Another lifetime perk?

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Some people are saying we arrested El Chapo’s wife in order to force Mexico to take cruz back in exchange for her freedom.

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My daughter is convinced that Trump is going to announce his candidacy and run for president, 2024 at CPAC this Sunday.

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He should wait until after Mar. 4. After all, that’s the day he begins his second administration (haven’t you heard?!). So, he won’t be able to run in 2024, unless he manages to amend the Constitution, or stage a coup so he can ignore it.

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I’m thoroughly convinced of the same.

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In light of the girls gymnastics team revelations, Jordan has been quiet. Too quiet…

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when he was spotted at the airport en route to returning from his Mexican getaway last week.

Fixed.

Note: He was wearing a black mask when he left.

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If he does declare and run, even being subsequently arrested and jailed wouldn’t diminish the votes he’d get. His supporters would say he’s a political prisoner of the deep state. And he might even win. And Mitch McConnell would vote for him,

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That didn’t work out for Upton Sinclair…
The cases aren’t parallel, of course.

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I’m surprised he didn’t swap the mask for one with a festive Mayan Riviera theme.

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Even Occam’s Razor thinks Ted’s an asshole.

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That was my first thought as well :laughing:

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Well locker rooms are his natural habitat.

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I think especially his kids, as he blamed the whole mess on them.

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It’s a habit Gym picked up from a powerful mentor, former Republican Speaker Dennis Hastert.

(Hey, anyone see a pattern there?)

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As if Fat Ted ever goes anywhere near the gym . . .

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Details, schmetails, you gotta have faith in Dear Leader, “if you’re the President they let you do anything”.

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Makes the lobbying so much more convenient & private.

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And subject himself to campaign finance laws? Nah, he’ll just declare himself the presumptive nominee and keep on grifting the rubes.

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Here’s the thing you have to understand about Ted Cruz. I like Ted Cruz more than most of my other colleagues like Ted Cruz. And I hate Ted Cruz.

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