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Demsrule86

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93. This is true...but we are hanging onto the courts by the skin of our teeth...if we lose in 20,

Mon Dec 11, 2017, 08:01 PM

Dec 2017

the progressive movement is really over. We could lose our Republic. Obama has warned about this. Is this the right time?

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Who is the pro-Franken Presidential candidate? [View all] brooklynite Dec 2017 OP

Well, Al Franken for starters. OilemFirchen Dec 2017 #1

Hed get my vote. Mme. Defarge Dec 2017 #2

Mine too. No hesitation mountain grammy Dec 2017 #5

I'd say that Thursday, Friday and Saturday were moments of pique... brooklynite Dec 2017 #4

WORD Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #6

You first N/T flotsam Dec 2017 #7

#youfirst OilemFirchen Dec 2017 #8

It would be nice if people moved on instead of continuing to fan flames.... Thor_MN Dec 2017 #9

I'm seeing plenty of new threads rehashing the same pro-Franken anti-DNC arguments brooklynite Dec 2017 #11

Ah, both sides do it... Thor_MN Dec 2017 #15

I justify my infidelities by pointing to the infidelities of others as well. LanternWaste Dec 2017 #78

One thing I DEFINITELY don't do around here is profess to be holier-than-thou... brooklynite Dec 2017 #79

Anti Franken supporters don't get to tell the rest of us to "move on". OnDoutside Dec 2017 #10

"Anti Franken" supporters....are you for real??? Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #60

Yes, yes I am. Open your eyes. OnDoutside Dec 2017 #62

Granted I haven't read every single post in every single thread but I've not seen anyone Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #63

Democrat ? I haven't seen too many who are anti the Democratic Party, but if you do, you should OnDoutside Dec 2017 #64

I didn't say anti Democratic party...I said anti Democrat as in people are saying I'm not Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #66

Yes, they are for real. And they are real-ly distracting from Sanders Hortensis Dec 2017 #81

So why did you start this thread? yardwork Dec 2017 #17

You can do that if you want...Personally those involved are dead to me. They allowed the GOP smear Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #52

You touched on a point not to be overlooked DFW Dec 2017 #105

I agree with that...we need a fighter and a person with good judgement to be president... Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #106

You first N/T stonecutter357 Dec 2017 #77

the MiniGropinator? seriously, it's one thing to say he shouldn't resign, but elevating him to the TheFrenchRazor Dec 2017 #88

It's entirely possible that, in two years, he'll be remembered as the victim. OilemFirchen Dec 2017 #89

that is possible; it's also possible that GOP could use the allegations to sink his campaign. TheFrenchRazor Dec 2017 #104

Martin O'Malley blue cat Dec 2017 #3

Thanks, blue cat! elleng Dec 2017 #14

I'd be happy with O'Malley but I want a woman at the top of the ticket... CTyankee Dec 2017 #73

Mine too! MoonRiver Dec 2017 #47

Klobuchar DID NOT call for Franken to resign....So there is your answer - KLOBUCHAR Pachamama Dec 2017 #12

From her Facebook page: brooklynite Dec 2017 #22

She was NOT part of the Gillibrand Lynch mob Pachamama Dec 2017 #23

I wasn't aware that the problem was being in the "lynch mob"... brooklynite Dec 2017 #24

That is some people's objective, to smear Franken and promote their candidate. Thor_MN Dec 2017 #28

Next Renew Deal Dec 2017 #26

Klobuchar says she spoke to Franken privately and told him resignation was "the best thing to do" PoliticAverse Dec 2017 #32

She is out then...won't vote for her either. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #38

Sounds like the reasonable thing to do for me too. JimBeard Dec 2017 #48

Yes. You have to be loyal and fight the GOP smear machine to get my vote in a primary. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #50

Franken. mn9driver Dec 2017 #13

No good. He admitted to wrong doing and resigned. Renew Deal Dec 2017 #27

Franken. mn9driver Dec 2017 #30

I agree Renew Deal Dec 2017 #33

Lies. Drahthaardogs Dec 2017 #43

And after such long and reasoned debate dpibel Dec 2017 #16

Newt Gingrich? LexVegas Dec 2017 #18

Funny that's the best you could come up with. ret5hd Dec 2017 #19

Quite nasty...just because we won't vote for those who show poor judgement doesn't mean we Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #37

The memory of a huge betrayal will linger. Betrayal "candidates" oasis Dec 2017 #20

Al Franken, Luis Gutierrez, Martin 'O Malley lunamagica Dec 2017 #21

and until I hear that Joe Kennedy III said Senator Franken should step down..... a kennedy Dec 2017 #25

Actually Joe Manchin publicly stated that he didn't think Franken should resign... PoliticAverse Dec 2017 #29

The Next "Jimmy Carter" marylandblue Dec 2017 #31

I'm fine with Kamala Harris or anybody . My issues with Gillibrand octoberlib Dec 2017 #34

This entire incident will barely be a blip in 2020. Bleacher Creature Dec 2017 #35

I agree about the time until a republican wins Frankin's seat and that is when the coffin JimBeard Dec 2017 #49

Joe Kennedy III Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #36

Cheers! ollie10 Dec 2017 #40

I like Joe Kennedy...he would be a fresh start. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #45

Dream Ticket.... ollie10 Dec 2017 #46

That is not a bad idea, but I fear the GOP would use the four years to smear Kennedy...they are very Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #51

They would try to smear anyone ollie10 Dec 2017 #53

True that fact, you beat me to it! FreeStateDemocrat Dec 2017 #68

A Dream Ticket includes a woman. nt DesertRat Dec 2017 #54

We must defeat trump ollie10 Dec 2017 #55

A woman can challenge any damn time she pleases. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #56

So Hillary is in the White House? Happy Day!!! ollie10 Dec 2017 #58

Good thing you don't get to decide when a woman can run and when she can't. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #59

I said no such thing! ollie10 Dec 2017 #61

I think there are many options. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #65

+1000 DesertRat Dec 2017 #80

Biden will be 78 in 2020 DesertRat Dec 2017 #82

Don't forget he will be running against Trump, also old ollie10 Dec 2017 #92

I am a woman...and would like to see a woman president in my lifetime. But I worry we won't Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #74

I hear you. I know that there is still so much sexism out there DesertRat Dec 2017 #83

I want to see a Democratic win. If we lose in 20...the courts are gone. I hope we pick the best Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #95

We'll have to see DesertRat Dec 2017 #96

True that!!! Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #102

The same was said about Obama and racism. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #90

This is true...but we are hanging onto the courts by the skin of our teeth...if we lose in 20, Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #93

After 240 years, I would say yes, this is the right time. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #97

Not unless we find a woman who can win...I want a nominee who can win. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #100

What if, what if. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #103

She is not in the white house. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #107

Thank you for making my point then. Russia, corrupt GOP and compromised voting system. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #108

damn right.......I am really starting to take notice of this guy....... a kennedy Dec 2017 #42

I like what he has to say. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #44

I'd love to cast my vote for a Kennedy! bathroommonkey76 Dec 2017 #72

We need some new voices, not re-treads ollie10 Dec 2017 #39

I'll support any that Franken supports. ancianita Dec 2017 #41

I hope Pete Buttigieg is ready to make another run by 2020 True Dough Dec 2017 #57

I like a Franken/Frank ticket. Jakes Progress Dec 2017 #67

Harris, Klobuchar, and my Senator Chris Murphy... CTyankee Dec 2017 #69

But as I pointed out... brooklynite Dec 2017 #70

I know, but these are some of our brightest stars. CTyankee Dec 2017 #71

It is not a major argument...and didn't work in 16 ...won't work in 20. I think it was not Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #75

I hope we and the party are prepared for the worst (while we hope for the best) CTyankee Dec 2017 #98

I agree. Although if we hang tough...and fight on issues people care about, I think we have a good Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #99

Big Al Franken in 2020. democratisphere Dec 2017 #76

I'm in! flamingdem Dec 2017 #84

I've been wondering about Adam Schiff - any intentions of running? FakeNoose Dec 2017 #85

As intelligent as he is... brooklynite Dec 2017 #86

Any democrat is fine by me. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2017 #87

Any Dem that can win in the general...PERIOD. Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #91

LOL, asks the person who said we needed to stop beating this topic to death. n.t. USALiberal Dec 2017 #94

...and who said Id stop when everyone else did. brooklynite Dec 2017 #101