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Bill Alstrom (MA/Maine/MA)'s avatar

Listening to (liberal) local talk radio today and one theory was that this was the campaign's effort to woo the suburban woman who believes in freedom of choice. I find that a stretch - Melania doesn't nominate Supreme Court Justices, last I checked.

Regardless, I think it will do more damage to Trump than good. The Bible Bigots (the Bible isn't the problem, it's the use of it as bludgeon) will surely be freaked out. "Potential First Lady Trump is a baby killer!"

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Ellen's avatar

Whatever sells her books. Frankly, I'm not surprised.

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Bill Alstrom (MA/Maine/MA)'s avatar

Money. The only reason somebody would want to be married to the Orange Menace.

With a good book launch, she can free herself of slavery to the monster. And further protect her son from his influence.

Maybe after that, they can start hanging out with Aunt Mary. And Fred.

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Ellen's avatar

Or will Baron become like his brothers?

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

She probably plagiarized it from Michelle Obama.

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Deb Schnackenberg's avatar

Astounding news!👍💯

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Bill Alstrom (MA/Maine/MA)'s avatar

Seems like pretty clear evidence that Melania would rather not do the First Lady gig again. I mean... talk about sabotaging your mate!

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Ellin VanLeeuwen's avatar

This is the woman who wore the jacket with I DON'T CARE AT ALL on the back during the trip to...somewhere I can't remember.

I trust her as far as I can throw her. (I am 5' 3"...so not far!)

I suspect she has an agenda. Possibly an attempt to get her husband, whom she needs to maintain the lifestyle I believe she loves, some sympathy votes from the Pro Choice contingent. If he loses, he is going to be even nastier than he is now. If that is possible.

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Bill Alstrom (MA/Maine/MA)'s avatar

With all that is happening in the world this item will be buried quickly. My guess is that it will have the same impact as the VP debate. Not much.

I think for every advocate of women's rights that she collects, she will lose a Bible thumping anti choice person.

In the grand scheme of presidential elections this is arguably the equivalent of Nancy Reagan pushing the legalization of heroin. But the story can't compete with a world gone crazy. Did you know that people are eating cats? Feline filets?

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Mike S's avatar

Bill, I am fairly certain that Trump has no interest in anything Melania write and moreover, since Trump can barely read at all, he will never read her book.

I am preparing for the worst Bill. There were so, so many Trump signs in PA when we visited last week. Unbelievable.

As I have said many times: Trump is not the problem.

An ignorant, malicious American electorate is the problem.

What do you think Bill? Are white men in America really going to vote for a black woman?

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Dave Conant - MO's avatar

There are several that I know of who are going to vote for Kamala Harris. Prejudice is harmful wherever it's found, and especially so when it's based on fear rather than facts. It is incumbent on all of us to do whatever we can to ensure the best possible outcome 33 days from now, including the whole ballot.

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Dave Conant - MO's avatar

Good one Bill, thanks. Another pro tip, although one I'm sure she's already taking care of: Review the pre-nuptial agreement and make sure that you're covered.

Melania is at the age where she no longer qualifies as "his type", so the failed insurrectionist may already be looking elsewhere.

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