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NurseJackie

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60. Yes! Our senators represent the old line state very well...

Fri Nov 23, 2018, 10:29 PM

Nov 2018

... thank you very much. It just goes to show that New England style politicians and politics don't play well everywhere. Our senators win for a reason... Because they represent OUR state, not some other state.

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What state with two Democrats has the two best senators? [View all] Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 OP

hawaii, schatz and hirono, both solid libs. at least in the senate that is nt msongs Nov 2018 #1

Senators Schatz and Hirono are Exceptonally Cha Nov 2018 #42

New York, hands down oberliner Nov 2018 #2

Schumer's undermining of the Iran deal was one of the most unstatesman like grantcart Nov 2018 #72

You are right oberliner Nov 2018 #80

The junior senator had to be talked out of co-sponsoring a bill that would make it a felony... Garrett78 Nov 2018 #88

California/Virginia ain't bad either. dameatball Nov 2018 #3

Virginia's Kaine and Warner are awesome. N/t FSogol Nov 2018 #62

Illinois, Duckworth and Durbin Arazi Nov 2018 #4

Yes, yes and yes! They get the job done without a lot of showboating. justhanginon Nov 2018 #14

I met them both and they are lovely and truly care. bench scientist Nov 2018 #45

I don't know but... kentuck Nov 2018 #5

Florida is going to give Kentucky a run for the worst! csziggy Nov 2018 #18

May I offer Iowa with Grassley and Ernst? rurallib Nov 2018 #50

OK with Inhofe, the 'snowball proves there's no global warming' senator bobbieinok Nov 2018 #66

I'm pretty happy with Blumenthal and Murphy here in CT. MANative Nov 2018 #6

I agree with your take on Murphy VMA131Marine Nov 2018 #46

I like our guys here in NM... TygrBright Nov 2018 #7

I am a tad partial handmade34 Nov 2018 #8

Bernie's not a Democrat Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 #13

Tell that to the Demacrats who vote for him CentralMass Nov 2018 #58

What's your point and what do you think I meant? Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 #59

I think that Bernie has the support of many Democrats in VT and across the country.. CentralMass Nov 2018 #69

But he ISN'T a Democrat Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 #70

Not to me. I strongly prefer liberals to populists. Understatement of the year. Small-Axe Nov 2018 #77

Bernie would adamantly agree that he is not a Democrat. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #85

Sorry, VT doesn't meet the OP's criteria. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #82

Rhode Island - Reed and Whitehouse Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 #9

Very good duo. Strong duos in neighboring MA and CT, as well. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #27

VT or MA (NT) Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #10

Wrong. VT definitely does not have 2 Democratic Senators. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #81

Illinois. eom IllinoisBirdWatcher Nov 2018 #11

Connecticut hands down. mindfulNJ Nov 2018 #12

I live in California, but I might have to agree with you on this. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #19

They voted with Trump 25 and 20 percent of the time respectively oberliner Nov 2018 #24

Maryland. Kingofalldems Nov 2018 #15

Cardin voted with Trump 26 percent of the time oberliner Nov 2018 #26

Depends on what. Kingofalldems Nov 2018 #32

The subject is which state has the best senators oberliner Nov 2018 #34

Well good for you. Kingofalldems Nov 2018 #35

Yes! Our senators represent the old line state very well... NurseJackie Nov 2018 #60

Yes - makes it hard to make these kinds of comparisons oberliner Nov 2018 #84

I respect your point of view oberliner Nov 2018 #83

Another vote for CT LyndaG Nov 2018 #16

Oh boy,Nevada Wellstone ruled Nov 2018 #17

I'm just glad to have a chair at the table... pecosbob Nov 2018 #22

Don't think folks here in Nevada Wellstone ruled Nov 2018 #29

It would be nice if the state legislature met every year like a real government :) pecosbob Nov 2018 #33

Bi annual Wellstone ruled Nov 2018 #41

I'm partial, but California has two great Senators. Small-Axe Nov 2018 #20

How about a vote for Oregon. Paka Nov 2018 #21

have been to a few town halls and appearances from both. bdtrppr6 Nov 2018 #31

I like them to marlakay Nov 2018 #54

Medford is indeed conservative. Paka Nov 2018 #73

Wyden and Merkley make me so proud of our State--true leaders. flibbitygiblets Nov 2018 #56

Yes. We Oregonians are so fortunate. KPN Nov 2018 #87

CT: Blumenthal and Murphy. Batman and Robin. I'm just saying. lindysalsagal Nov 2018 #23

Illinois hands down beachbum bob Nov 2018 #25

Washington! cilla4progress Nov 2018 #28

I was wondering customerserviceguy Nov 2018 #94

Most liberal: MA, NM, HI, RI. Least liberal: DE, VA, WA, NH. All better than least bad GOP Senator. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #30

California. We lead with two women (Feinstein/Boxer) and have maintained that gender Demovictory9 Nov 2018 #36

Boxer? What year is it? TeamPooka Nov 2018 #43

We led with Feinstein/Boxer and maintained the ratio by electing Harris when Boxer retired. Small-Axe Nov 2018 #78

Wahington State has two women. nt Blue_true Nov 2018 #49

No republican senator treestar Nov 2018 #63

MI nt... Granjeur Nov 2018 #37

Michigan Srkdqltr Nov 2018 #38

I second that emotion... nt. N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2018 #47

Stabenow seems pretty good. Peters seems to be flying under the radar. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2018 #92

Oregon. Tavarious Jackson Nov 2018 #39

Oregon. jalan48 Nov 2018 #40

Agreed. MurrayDelph Nov 2018 #48

Ayup. Oregon. Vote on paper, get good politicians...hmmmm... ZZenith Nov 2018 #52

Define "the best" brooklynite Nov 2018 #44

I know he is only one dsc Nov 2018 #51

Little Rhody with Reed and Whitehouse! Docreed2003 Nov 2018 #53

+1 RhodeIslandOne Nov 2018 #65

Washington PaulX2 Nov 2018 #55

Texas, hands down! arthurgoodwin Nov 2018 #57

I'm in Illinois jcgoldie Nov 2018 #61

Delaware treestar Nov 2018 #64

Well it SHOULD be MN MrGrieves Nov 2018 #67

But you're right DFW Nov 2018 #75

Maryland - Cardin and Van Hollen MiniMe Nov 2018 #68

Wyden and Merkeley of Oregon. nancy1942 Nov 2018 #71

yes Grasswire2 Nov 2018 #76

Hmmm flotsam Nov 2018 #74

Washington MFM008 Nov 2018 #79

Oregon. Merkley and Wyden. KPN Nov 2018 #86

MA not mentioned yet? smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #89

Mentioned several times Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 #90

Another vote for RI - Whitehouse and Reed. Totally Tunsie Nov 2018 #91

OREGON !!!! Wyatt and Merkley rule !! trueblue2007 Nov 2018 #93