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In reply to the discussion: Ok, I'm not sure where I come down on the Gillibrand vs. Franken thing. [View all]Mandos the Judge
(24 posts)82. You forgot...
You forgot the anonymous accuser who claimed Franken groped Arianna Huffington during a photoshoot. Of course, that was immediately shot down by Huffington herself, but it really emphasizes the funky sulphuric Roger Stone smell surrounding the whole sordid affair.
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Ok, I'm not sure where I come down on the Gillibrand vs. Franken thing. [View all]
Ken Burch
Feb 2018
OP
Let's be fair. Franken could have refused to resign and fought on...he chose not to. I for one don't
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#81
Franken was a Senator so it is not the same as if it was Pres. Obama. While he was a
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#91
In order to get a majority...we need warm bodies...any Democratic Senator will suffice.
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#106
It dampens the vote...Gillibrand is one person...she is not my senator nor yours if I remember
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#110
I have read the threads...I don't understand your point...Franken is gone nothing you do or say will
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#112
How saintly of you. Thanks for telling DU how important it is to vote Democratic.
Jakes Progress
Feb 2018
#113
No prob, not arguing, but the fact is that staffers are different from constituents
ucrdem
Feb 2018
#68
K&R. I agree. "her right to speak out"...I've never heard such blatant, self-serving bullshit...
brush
Feb 2018
#59
So do I though it may be a futile stand in terms of him returning to running for office
Jarqui
Feb 2018
#101
for a yr after trump became prez she was silent on his alleged behaviors (based on a google search)
msongs
Feb 2018
#16
I wa unhappy with Gillibrand and others who were involved but it is over. Time to move on. We can't
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#21
I am fine with it. It is what it is. I liked Franken and miss him...but he is one guy. We have
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#79
I agree about the presidency. I wouldn't vote for her in a primary. But in a general I would
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#92
To be fair, she is asked about it constantly. I think she should change the subject but she is
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#75
And what is the purpose of 'never forgetting' It is a waste of time and energy. Let's focus on
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#105
All I will say is I stand with Al and for the truth, not railroading for personal gain.
lark
Feb 2018
#28
I imagine there was some behind the scenes talk and expectations that the Franken thing would never
bettyellen
Feb 2018
#30
Ill admit to clear Al Franken bias but its because I think he is such a great communicator and has
bettyellen
Feb 2018
#38
I am upset with some of the me too stuff...as a person who was violently attacked...
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#93
Okay- grabbing you is assault. But not as bad as assault from coworkers or bosses- that disrupt your
bettyellen
Feb 2018
#94
Grabbing a person's butt is not assault and unless you are a minority...you will never be prosecuted
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#98
Actually I think it is battery- which is a crime. And yes, its hard to prosecute one instance of it
bettyellen
Feb 2018
#100
Don't vote for her in 2020 Presidential primary -- if she runs (which looks more and more
KPN
Feb 2018
#83
Some people think #BelieveAllWomen means accusers need to be taken seriously and not brushed-off...
regnaD kciN
Feb 2018
#52
I was torn between wondering if AL was getting a fair shake about all of this...
Ken Burch
Feb 2018
#67
I think that Franken got a raw deal...I do. But what can we do about it...as for believing the
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#95
When you throw your best under the bus to advantage your own political career, what is next?
democratisphere
Feb 2018
#70