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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: onepoorguy ⎊✺🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: unexpected
Date: 08/18/24 2:44 PM
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I really didn't expect this. The convict had a lead in the polls, the Dems were scrambling after an apparently poor debate showing by Biden, and more scrambling when Harris took over after Biden said he was done. I was expecting a slam-dunk for the Reps. But, no. At least four states are now "in play" with Harris, where previously they were not with Biden.

One key state is probably NC:
thehill.com - Kamala harris donald trump north carolina

She's now leading in AZ, and made it competitive in GA and NV.

nytimes.com - Kamala harris trump az nc ga nv

I was never going to vote for the convict, but I also was never going to stay home. Even if it were a losing cause, I would have submitted my ballot. Somehow, Harris has made it a race again.
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