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Bettie

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3. I have had the opportunity to speak to him a number of times

Reply to Nanjeanne (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 10:47 PM

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he's smart, quick wit and has a great personal story.

He won a state house seat in a VERY red district, by connecting with people.

That said, I would have happily voted for Wahls, had he won the primary.

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