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  1. tlongII

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    When did Obama run against Trump?
     
    tlongII, May 24, 2022
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    Wow is right. I can't believe you guys sometimes. Always jumping to conclusions.
     
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    Never said they did. Who do you think the 5 individuals who are confronting these people in their office supported? Simple question.
     
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    When in doubt, I'd go with the one that isn't a racist asshole, but that's just me.
     
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    I'm not convicting anyone. So that's not literally what I'm saying.
     
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    What difference does that make? If they supported Trump does that automatically make them racist?
     
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    It definitely makes me question their decision making abilities... Like it would make me question the decision making of somebody who supported Hitler...
     
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    You actually thought this post out before you typed it? Your going to take the time to defend people like this? Wow.
     
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    Did you watch the video. I'm not the one that needs to think things out before posting.
     
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    But to be fair virtually nobody in here really thinks things out before posting.
     
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    Those dudes never even walked through the door. And now you're saying they "confronted" the political opponent and they are white supremacists. Now they may have poor judgement in who they are walking around with (Marjorie Greene), but that's about the only thing you can definitively say about them.
     
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    To be fair, if she is their employer it's tough to blame them for being there... Getting fired and losing healthcare for your family isn't something to look forward to.
     
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    Working for a member of Congress isn't like working for ordinary business. You can work at Walmart and think they suck, but people who work for politicians do so because they support their views.
     
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    Excellent point.
     
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    Maybe. Maybe not. People do a lot of things to get paid.
     
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    No, Congressional staffers are hired because they are supporters.
     
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    While it is likely that congressional staffers support the politician's political views, it is not a requirement for employment.

    Congressional Staffer Duties & Responsibilities
    Congressional staffers are most likely assigned the tasks no one else wants to do when they first sign on to a Congressional staffer job. This job generally requires the ability to do perform the following tasks as well:


    • Take phone calls from constituents.
    • Correspond using email with supporters.
    • File and organize paper and electronic reports and data.
    • Draft written responses to letters.
    • Schedule Congressmember's commitments and appearances.
    • Make travel arrangements.
    • Arrange speaking engagements.
    • Attend and document meetings.
    • Research policy and legislation.
    • Analyze drafts to ensure they meet legislative standards.
    • Track legislation.
     
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    Link to where you got this info?
     
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    Oh FFS. None of us have talked to every staff member of every congressperson but simplest explanation is usually correct.
     
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