1. Inspired by @tanehisicoates, I'm going to say a few words about George McGovern, Jesse Jackson & the importance of losers.
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@HeerJeet: 11. 11. It's not just winners who make history -- losers can change the terms of debate or the nature of political coalitions.”Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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12. One thing I'll say for conservatives -- they know how to honor losers. They rightly see Goldwater as a prophet.
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13. Oddly, only people who take Jackson seriously anymore are the hard right. For Limbaugh & Co. he's still good for red meat salivations
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@HeerJeet Jacksons' runs also spurred some significant Democratic Party rule changes.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet: It's not just winners who make history -- losers can change the terms of debate or the nature of political coalitions.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet I'm used to thinking of Goldwater in those terms. Thank you for broadening that analysis.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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