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In reply to the discussion: BOOT EDGE EDGE [View all]jalan48
(13,967 posts)29. My bad. He did run for State Treasurer against Tea Party candidate Richard Mourdock in 2010
and lost 62%-38%. So other than Mayor his statewide experience in Indiana is running and losing for State Treasurer.
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closest is boota jedge, I used to type buddha jedge but Pete definitely uses a 't' in the boota part
Celerity
Apr 2019
#33
the judge part is used by so many, but Pete deffo says jedge, so boota jedge is damn close
Celerity
Apr 2019
#34
A gay man who's current political office is mayor of a town with a population of 100,000
jalan48
Apr 2019
#15
He hasn't even run for a statewide position in Indiana. Interesting that he's going for President.
jalan48
Apr 2019
#25
My bad. He did run for State Treasurer against Tea Party candidate Richard Mourdock in 2010
jalan48
Apr 2019
#29
In "The Shortest Way Home" Pete talks about this race and his defeat. pp. 85-103
mobeau69
Apr 2019
#32
So because a Democrat, holding office already, doesn't win statewide in the Northern Mississippi...
Moostache
Apr 2019
#30
I don't dislike him. I'm simply pointing out he hasn't even been elected to Congress or the Senate
jalan48
Apr 2019
#31
Sounds great. Still, he's never held any statewide or federal office in Indiana. Is it because he
jalan48
Apr 2019
#36
I don't think peeling away support here on DU would be all that important if it indeed could happen.
jalan48
Apr 2019
#41
Indiana's a ruby red state and he has only once run statewide there, perhaps he someday takes a shot
Celerity
Apr 2019
#40
Just like an asshole real estate developer and reality TV show personality from NYC
IronLionZion
Apr 2019
#42
Good point. It's a brand new world. Anyone can run and become POTUS. No experience necessary.
jalan48
Apr 2019
#43
He really has a way with words. Horror show, mesmerizing - all great ways
patricia92243
Apr 2019
#16