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In reply to the discussion: A Major Democratic Donor Is Reconsidering Support For Senators Who Pushed For Al Franken's... [View all]Tarheel_Dem
(31,270 posts)41. I agree 100%.
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demmiblue
Jan 2018
OP
I don't think anybody here would feel warm and fuzzy about letting those seats go to
enough
Jan 2018
#12
This only hurts us...I have to wonder if fake progressives are doing this...
Demsrule86
Jan 2018
#42
Why? Do you favor the Republicans? Because they would win if people do as you suggest.
Demsrule86
Jan 2018
#43
Let's hope that the consequences don't include allowing the GOP to keep the House and the Senate...
Demsrule86
Jan 2018
#44
yea it makes it hard to spend your time and energy to support a great democratic candidate
questionseverything
Jan 2018
#40
Does not the same argument apply to those who called for Franken's ousting?
Major Nikon
Jan 2018
#13
The Stupid Move Was Railroading a Respected Democratic FIGHTER for Cynical, Selfish Reasons
Upward
Jan 2018
#15
Not even in the same ballpark with the idiot move that made this possible....
workinclasszero
Jan 2018
#33
The stupid move was railroading one of the strongest, most genuine liberal voices out of the Senate
lostnfound
Jan 2018
#80
Well she was willing to give Weiner a pass when he was running for Mayor of NYC
CentralMass
Jan 2018
#77
For all you folks chiming in...prepare to lose social security, medicare and lots of progressive
Demsrule86
Jan 2018
#56
I would never vote for Gillibrand. I was not impressed with her before
No Vested Interest
Jan 2018
#32
Endorsed by Bill and Hillary Clinton, who she has also thrown under the bus.
democratisphere
Jan 2018
#59
Glad you're happy with Gillibrand representing you. Please keep her as NY's
No Vested Interest
Jan 2018
#87
If this point isn't hammered home repeatedly, what's to stop similarly stupid
OnDoutside
Jan 2018
#57
+1 That is also my thought . What or who will it be next time ? I'm not forgetting how it went down
lunasun
Jan 2018
#82
If it takes threat of big donors to force Senators to explain, provide more info, apologize
stuffmatters
Jan 2018
#64