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114. The media had no fucks to give about that. All they cared about was her giving cover to Lindsey

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Pelosi on Feinstein: "I've never seen them go after a man who was sick in the Senate in that way" [View all] bigtree Apr 2023 OP

K & R Stuart G Apr 2023 #1

I think she is right about that. nt BootinUp Apr 2023 #2

Bravo Nancy Pelosi! Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #3

Boom RandySF Apr 2023 #4

Thank you, Madame Speaker. That actually changes my mind a bit. Nancy is acute as ever. nt Hekate Apr 2023 #5

Maybe not but reality is that Feinstein's long absence was hurting Dems and 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2023 #6

No one (thankfully) treated John Fetterman with such disrespect. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #8

When is Fetterman up for reelection? Renew Deal Apr 2023 #11

How is that germane? Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #25

Because answering it honestly proves you wrong. Renew Deal Apr 2023 #39

I don't think so. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #42

She is retiring, we are already looking at three excellent candidates Tumbulu Apr 2023 #54

Fetterman's went into the hospital for treatment and is returning to work. Ray Bruns Apr 2023 #20

Feinstein also went into the hospital for treatment Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #22

It's a fact. It's not sexist to recognize when someone is not mentally up to the challenge of being Ray Bruns Apr 2023 #32

I certainly do believe that Dianne Feinstein is up to the task. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #35

When is she announcing her campaign for reelection? Renew Deal Apr 2023 #41

She has already announced that she is retiring nt Tumbulu Apr 2023 #53

+10!! TeamProg Apr 2023 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author Renew Deal Apr 2023 #38

Fetterman isn't holding up judicial appointments More_Cowbell Apr 2023 #48

Feinstein has helped Biden get the most judges approved than any president in over 40 years. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #50

Actually inthewind21 Apr 2023 #119

Fetterman had a stroke. He can and will get better. Feinstein's is age related, you cant heal from Autumn Apr 2023 #52

Shingles isn't really age-related (other than being more prevalent over 50) and Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #56

She has had memory problems for a while now. Speaking from experience older people don't recover Autumn Apr 2023 #58

Can you inthewind21 Apr 2023 #120

I don't need to share her medical records. Her lapses are on numerous videos and have been reported Autumn Apr 2023 #125

I've lived in California all my life and voted for DiFi every election but TeamProg Apr 2023 #70

I've also lived in CA my whole life and I've voted for Feinstein at every opportunity. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #71

Fetterman ain't on the Judiciary Committee. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2023 #110

Feinstein has asked for a temporary leave. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #111

That won't solve the problem. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #186

Retiring would make matters worse. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #188

No, retiring would not make matters worse. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #189

If the actual issue - the actual harm soldierant Apr 2023 #45

It needed to be said. senseandsensibility Apr 2023 #7

That was quick ymetca Apr 2023 #9

it's a fact bigtree Apr 2023 #12

It saddens me to agree with you. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #44

Is Pelosi's statement factual? Because labels aren't necessarily. live love laugh Apr 2023 #13

"Gender card?" Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #29

Feinstein should announce she's running for reelection. Renew Deal Apr 2023 #10

From 2001 NullTuples Apr 2023 #14

This wasn't a call for his resignation. live love laugh Apr 2023 #15

I may be wrong but I seem to remember there were some? NullTuples Apr 2023 #16

Republicans did not hassle Thurmond to resign nt delisen Apr 2023 #18

I was going to bring up Strom Thurmond gratuitous Apr 2023 #27

she can be replaced on the Judiciary committee so the confirmation canard is out bigtree Apr 2023 #40

The GOP won't make it easy to replace her on the committee More_Cowbell Apr 2023 #171

Strom Thurmond was the worst senator in SC history SouthernDem4ever Apr 2023 #46

Sounds like a huge waste of taxpayer money to me. Autumn Apr 2023 #55

I agree with Nancy. No one's going after McConnell like a pack Greybnk48 Apr 2023 #17

That's because he's still doing his job and stole 3 SCOTUS seats for Repubs. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #23

He didn't steal inthewind21 Apr 2023 #121

Yes, he stole those seats. Stop repeating Republican talking points. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #168

I certainly do not hear of any demands on the other side that mcturtle resign. niyad Apr 2023 #19

He has not demonstrated memory issues. He's the GOP's most effective member. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #187

It's not her sex. It's her thanking and hugging Graham after Repubs rammed Barrett through. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #21

+1 leftstreet Apr 2023 #24

Dianne Feinstein voted against Amy Coney Barrett. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #26

Her actions spoke much louder than her written words. Her hug was played on loop on every channel. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #73

No. Her vote mattered and her opposition mattered. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #74

Nobody read her statement. Everyone saw her hug Lindsey Graham. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #76

I read her statement. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #77

Diane Feinstein was a master of the Senate. She is not that Diane Feinstein anymore. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #80

Nancy Pelosi certainly doesn't seem to agree with that contention. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #82

That's OK. We're not a lockstep party. Everyone can have an opinion. nt SunSeeker Apr 2023 #84

I tend to agree with Nancy Pelosi. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #86

I'm sure she has a special sensitivity to calls for retirement since she faced them. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #88

"That's OK. We're not a lockstep party" inthewind21 Apr 2023 #122

Of course her replacement won't make "all the ugly just disappear." SunSeeker Apr 2023 #170

The media had no fucks to give about that. All they cared about was her giving cover to Lindsey Autumn Apr 2023 #114

Sure, Blame "the media." Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #115

Blame inthewind21 Apr 2023 #123

Yep. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #127

Yeah. We all know the media influences no one. Not a single soul. Autumn Apr 2023 #135

I've got plenty. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #136

Then let's see it. I really want to see one good reason why she should stay in office when Autumn Apr 2023 #137

Dianne Feinstein represents me and I have full confidence in her abilities. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #138

Congratulations. What she does on the judicial committee impacts all of us, not just you. Autumn Apr 2023 #140

Correct, and what she's done is to help Joe Biden set a 40+ record for getting judges confirmed. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #141

No I didn't make your point. There's a big difference between opinion and facts. Autumn Apr 2023 #144

The facts are that Dianne Feinstein has helped get a 40+ year record of Biden's picks approved. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #145

She asked because she was publicly asked to step down. Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #154

Asked by whom? Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #155

Her memory issues have been in the media for some time Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #157

You didn't answer a direct question. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #160

Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep Dean Phillips . nt Autumn Apr 2023 #174

it's been the word of one reporter who speaks first-hand bigtree Apr 2023 #162

They aren't complaints they are comments. It's a situation Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #169

Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep Dean Phillips have both publicly asked her to step down. Autumn Apr 2023 #176

And she has hindered him with her absence. Fact. Autumn Apr 2023 #173

Not really. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #175

Who do you think I'm going to believe? Congressmen, legit Reporters or Box of Rain. Autumn Apr 2023 #190

I thought you didn't like the media? Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #191

It's not her absence that is keeping nominees from being confirmed. onenote Apr 2023 #184

that's such a hoot bigtree Apr 2023 #47

The hug and flowery thank you to Graham was so over the top it negated any complaints she had. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #72

did you watch the hearing? bigtree Apr 2023 #103

Spot on! Once again. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #142

"Senatorial politeness"? That's what you're calling that? Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #152

anyone having watched the Senate as long as I have bigtree Apr 2023 #159

No, it's not how they talk to each other. That was over the top. Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #161

yeah, I must have imagined it in my 30-plus years following the Senate and House bigtree Apr 2023 #165

It seems you're fine with heaping praise on Lindsey Graham's head. Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #172

there's more than the affectations of ageism and a hug bigtree Apr 2023 #180

There are always "political agendas" at work in the House and Senate. Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #181

This message was self-deleted by its author bigtree Apr 2023 #163

Yes. But her over the top compliments and hugs to Lindsey are what was carried on all channels. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #177

the end of the hearing isn't what advanced Barrett bigtree Apr 2023 #178

Allowing that hearing and rushing it along absolutely did advance Barrett. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #179

Well-said and thank you. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #91

Aaaaand yes. There is that. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #112

Here in Iowa we're saying it about Grassley. progressoid Apr 2023 #28

The two here in Oklahoma ymetca Apr 2023 #36

K&R MustLoveBeagles Apr 2023 #30

There have been comments, from Dems, Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #31

President Biden has, with the help of Dianne Feinstein, gotten more judges apporoved Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #34

But she's not there now. Everything has ground Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #57

Not sure. She has asked for a temporary replacement to be appointed. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #59

I don't see them as vicious attacks. They are concerns Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #64

"I don't see them as vicious attacks. They are concerns" inthewind21 Apr 2023 #126

What are you talking about? nt Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #148

The GOP won't let Schumer replace Feinstein on Judicary unless it's with Sinema SunSeeker Apr 2023 #185

I'd like to see a direct quote bigtree Apr 2023 #105

"We've all recently seen what one bad judge is capable of doing" inthewind21 Apr 2023 #124

Did I say only just recently? nt Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #147

Yup mcar Apr 2023 #33

the judiciary committee duties are all hands in deck-- and they weren't Tetrachloride Apr 2023 #37

Really inthewind21 Apr 2023 #129

Nancy speakin the truth... as usual!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2023 #43

Feinstein must Resign from the Senate now. This is not just sad. Or Sexist. Akakoji Apr 2023 #49

Akakoji............... Upthevibe Apr 2023 #51

Exactly right. Hopefully Pelosi was just trying to be nice and doesnt actually believe ecstatic Apr 2023 #61

Nancy Pelosi says what she means. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #63

agree ProfessorPlum Apr 2023 #118

Let's be clear: two Senate Judiciary meetings were cancelled due to Feinstein's absence onenote Apr 2023 #60

Bravo. Should absolutely be the end of the discussion. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #62

Thanks for the clarification, I spoke too soon, but at the same time ecstatic Apr 2023 #101

You inthewind21 Apr 2023 #130

The GOP won't let Schumer replace Feinstein on Judicary unless it's with Sinema SunSeeker Apr 2023 #183

Totally agree and I'm glad she said it! nt Raine Apr 2023 #65

Post removed Post removed Apr 2023 #66

Nope. Mike_in_LA Apr 2023 #67

Give us an example Nancy. Did we go after Fetterman? No!! TeamProg Apr 2023 #68

I think you are (perhaps inadvertently) helping made Nancy Pelosi's point for her. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #75

Fetterman will get better. Feinstein won't. Big difference. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #78

Really. Because people don't recover from having Shingles? Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #79

It's not her shingles. It's her mental decline. That's not going to get better. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #81

Wow! Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #83

Why is that shocking to you? It's reality. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #85

So now you are claiming that Dianne Feinstein is demented? Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #87

No, I didn't say Feinstein was "demented." SunSeeker Apr 2023 #89

Distinctions without a difference. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #90

You think there's no difference between dementia and demented??? Violet_Crumble Apr 2023 #100

Are you a doctor? inthewind21 Apr 2023 #131

Please cite me one person with age related memory issues who reversed it. SunSeeker Apr 2023 #166

Just speaking the truth. nt TeamProg Apr 2023 #97

Which is what Nancy Pelosi has done in pointing out the hypocrisy. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #98

This message was self-deleted by its author Violet_Crumble Apr 2023 #99

Ted Kennedy was absent for months while he was dying from brain cancer Jose Garcia Apr 2023 #104

that's the most obvious example bigtree Apr 2023 #106

He was unexpectedly stricken with terminal brain cancer at age 76 and died at 77. Midwestern Democrat Apr 2023 #109

Unexpectedly stricken with cancer inthewind21 Apr 2023 #132

Feinstein's need to be senator does not outweigh our need ... Earth-shine Apr 2023 #92

+1000 Celerity Apr 2023 #93

Not a House of Lord like peerage, but rather the people's duly elected chosen representitive. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #94

Then stop treating it like it is one. Celerity Apr 2023 #95

Who is doing that? Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #96

Exactly. And the same folks had no problem with missed Senate Nixie Apr 2023 #102

May inthewind21 Apr 2023 #134

no you may not, I refuse condescension Celerity Apr 2023 #143

Sen. Feinstein vows to return to her post bigtree Apr 2023 #107

Indeed inthewind21 Apr 2023 #133

Well, that's a matter of semantics. How can anyone "own" a seat in the Senate? Earth-shine Apr 2023 #146

+1000 diva77 Apr 2023 #158

I get her point, but honestly anyone on that committee would be criticized for holding up judges themaguffin Apr 2023 #108

Guess who is calling for her to resign? Appalling nt GuppyGal Apr 2023 #113

Why guess? If you know, tell us. SharonClark Apr 2023 #116

People have been calling for Chuck Grassley to resign due to age for awhile now Marius25 Apr 2023 #117

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Emile Apr 2023 #128

Who has come under suspiciously similar attacks. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #139

They treated Fetterman pretty badly NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #149

Really? Which Democratic leaders called on Fetterman to resign? Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #156

Not one of Nancy's best thought-out statements. n/t f_townsend Apr 2023 #150

Keeping it 💯 as always. rogue emissary Apr 2023 #151

Echoing the excellent statement by Nancy Pelosi, the US Rep. Norma Torres from CA-35 wrote Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #153

saw Chris Murphy echo the same bigtree Apr 2023 #164

Kudos to Chris Murphy. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #167

Oh bullshit Azathoth Apr 2023 #182