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Isakson ran as a moderate conservative, but there's no such thing in recent years, so he is pretty much a party line vote. I wonder if Stacey Abrams will consider this race. I don't think she will, and she's probably right not to do so, but she'd be formidable.

People mostly tend to associate Eddie of the '80s with his movies and extremely controversial standup, but he was a very talented sketch performer, and his work has held up better than many, partly because he had the power to push back against some of the racist material that other black cast members haven't been able to push back on. I don't see him really doing much of that this time around (I have a feeling he may mostly do pre-taped films to air on the night and make a few live appearances), but I'd like to see him give it another whirl.

He's one of a gaggle of NYT op-ed writers who talks about what a victim he is because of his right-wing views. He's a climate change denialist and a Tucker Carlson fan. That poll makes a little more sense, as Warren and Sanders are likely canceling each other out. I'm surprised Castro never has gotten much higher, in spite of a lot of praise and push. I feel like this particular cycle people settled early on a few candidates and just want it to all be over. I know I do.

Same old NYT.

More and more nervous about Biden...I have a feeling he's going to end up eking out a rough win in the primaries at best with a lot of people staying home in November. And if he doesn't then Warren or Sanders will be a bruised nominee (I'm hoping Sanders won't be the nominee at all as I genuinely do not want to vote for him). https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/26/bernie-sanders-elizabeth-warren-joe-biden-poll-1475440

The Trudeau photo reminds me of a recent article about his careful image planning for how he will come across to the world compared to how he is increasingly seen in Canada (especially in terms of faux-feminism). https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/22/justin-trudeau-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-political-brand (I do think the worst is probably over for him)

I'm glad you're enjoying it. The Gray story is so badly written to me it's made me go on a hiatus from the show. The setup was so clumsy and I'm so bored of the evil middle-class trope on EE.

Didn't Andy get a bee in his bonnet about a gay comment she made or was that someone else? I feel like any woman who doesn't fall into that clique gets iced out by the show.

I think Sward came in midway through that story. The awkward part is one of those age-iffy pairings for Bob ended up carrying over to real life...

The stuttering and bad line readings with Kevin and Stephanie...oof. Reminds me of @Khan saying there was a reason why their song was "Words Get in the Way."

I liked BMH but he just was given rotgut material. Yes, the Alana relationship was his best outside of Dorian. I'd rather just ignore all the rest.

I don't think anyone at OLTL gave a damn about Joey by about the last year Nathan was in the role, but I do think if they'd invested in Chris he would have been a real asset to them for years to come (if he had wanted to stay). Of course even if they had, JFP would have fired him because he wasn't tall enough...but still, at least there would have been some good material rather than what ended up happening (Nathan having one really good story [with Dorian] and then a lot of dross before leaving).

@Vee did you see this one? Watching that it's time for me to say again that Chris McKenna was absolutely wonderful as Joey, effortless at comedy and drama and very believable with the other Buchanan actors (the chemistry between the Buchanan kids was a highlight of the early '90s). They made a huge mistake firing him. Nice to see early Jason. The stuff with Asa, Viki, Renee and Clint is just sour and difficult to slog through. I didn't realize Tony was still on the show at this time. Did he have an exit?

Oh good! That episode is back? I saw a few new ones had been posted but hadn't been able to watch yet. I just loved those scenes. So completely absurd. Please tell me Faren's Sweeney Sisters routine is back too.

Rick was Jef's father. There was conflict between them as Jef had not made the life choices Rick wanted him to make.

Juan Williams is ahead of Ingraham? She must be crying in her white hood.

Oh it still gets me heated. I have probably bitched about this and the season 13 attempts to fix the mistakes too many times already.

I remember the first time I saw this episode. I had rarely been so bewildered or angered by a primetime soap episode (there is another one coming up that angers me even more so at least I was prepared...). Bewildered by the Karen material, which just comes out of nowhere and feels completely out of place on Knots, and angered with the Claudia material, because it's just way too much and it destroyed a character that I, up to that point, had genuinely enjoyed.

Thanks. That's a shame. Keller is the one I didn't know about. I wonder if she was just there long enough to wrap up Mary's story before a longer-term recast.

Thanks. I have a hard time keeping track of the Marys. Of those I've seen Stanger was far and away the best. Fee, not to be rude, just looked way too old, and seemed to think she was on Dallas or Dynasty.

Thanks for replying! The quiet moments are so important. When soaps decided those were just boring, they signed away what made them special. And the sad thing is we get moments like that almost everywhere but soaps now. The business stuff just feels like filler. I was hoping we might get to see Mary, as I don't know who was playing her at this time (was it the one between Barbara Stanger and Melinda Fee).

Do you prefer Jed here or as CC?

Oh good. I wasn't sure if you watched these years so I hesitated but I am glad you enjoyed it too.

No problem. If you didn't have it I hope it helps with all your research and information as it's so invaluable.