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It’s time for Democrats to move peacefully to the back of the bus

AP

In 2010, President Barack Obama schooled us all in his unique view of unity while discussing the economy and the middle class by stating, “We don’t mind the Republicans joining us. They can come for the ride, but they gotta sit in back.”

In just a few weeks, the transition of power to the Trump administration will occur and the Democrats will be asked to move to the back of the bus. Will they go peacefully or will there be more tantrums?

Dave Aldous, Paso Robles

This story was originally published November 16, 2016 at 11:26 PM with the headline "It’s time for Democrats to move peacefully to the back of the bus."

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