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Lovie777

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35. Why are republicans so concerned about being.....

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Mon Jul 13, 2026, 09:35 AM

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masculine?

Because in my eyes a manly man does not have to be a bully to prove strength, actually it proves weakness and the Republican Party have a lot of them. Just look at shithole and Vance and the list is long.

Talarico explained it well beginning with caring.

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The article also covers women running too. Callie1979 Monday #22

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