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In reply to the discussion: About Gillibrand and Franken - a letter, not mine. [View all]PatSeg
(47,399 posts)It sure seemed like she changed her views on an awful lot of stuff. I accept that people can and do evolve on some issues, but in her case, it looked like a total personality transplant. Gillibrand the congresswoman looked more like a republican. I think she has been running for president for a long time and calling for Franken's resignation was probably part of it.
I also agree that it was a performance and it was over the top, she was probably expecting a lot of push back on her many flip-flops. I hate to tell her, but this is only the beginning. There will be more scrutiny and questions in the coming months and I didn't find her "performance" very convincing.
Oh and remember a year ago when she said Bill Clinton should have resigned the presidency over the Lewinsky scandal? Philippe Reines, a former aide to Hillary Clinton lashed out at Gillibrand on Twitter:
Ken Starr spent $70 million on a consensual blowjob. Senate voted to keep [President Clinton]. But not enough for you @SenGillibrand? Over 20 yrs you took the Clintons endorsements, money, and seat. Hypocrite. Interesting strategy for 2020 primaries. Best of luck."
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/17/kirsten-gillibrand-bill-clinton-democrats-247427