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Jim__

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2. "Any attempt to circumvent that process should be forcefully condemned by every public official ..."

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Fri Nov 20, 2020, 07:29 PM

Nov 2020

"... who cares at all about democracy."

Unfortunately, it seems a large number of our public officials don't care at all about democracy - a dangerous sign for our country.

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FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub: I can't believe I need to say this, but... [View all] Nevilledog Nov 2020 OP

How many times has she began a tweet SallyHemmings Nov 2020 #1

I'm very glad she says it. soldierant Nov 2020 #7

Not to criticize her DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #17

"Any attempt to circumvent that process should be forcefully condemned by every public official ..." Jim__ Nov 2020 #2

Yeah that was a "There's your problem right there" loophole gratuitous Nov 2020 #5

Rt! TY, Nd! Cha Nov 2020 #3

K&R for visibility. crickets Nov 2020 #4

so it would be condemned by 48 senators then, and three SCOTUS justices CoryTrevor Nov 2020 #6

This woman has been fighting an uphill battle since Trump time... She deserves a medal! Karadeniz Nov 2020 #8

I think I've identified the flaw in her logic. plimsoll Nov 2020 #9

I have to admit, Ms Weintraub, that you find it necessary to say that... BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #10

All good, but... where is the "any attempter of such a treacherous act should be either... Lock him up. Nov 2020 #11

Too bad she isn't the current chair pat_k Nov 2020 #12

Twitter reply : Rhiannon12866 Nov 2020 #13

The GOP stopped caring about being "condemned" years ago Azathoth Nov 2020 #14

+1 sandensea Nov 2020 #15

Welcome to the wonderful world of the difference between "ought" and "is." n/t malthaussen Nov 2020 #16

Republicans don't care about democracy; they only care about power. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2020 #18