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Just A Box Of Rain

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175. Not really.

Thu Apr 13, 2023, 05:19 PM

Apr 2023

She's evidently missed two Committee meetings thus far. That's very unlikely to change the prospects of any of Biden's other nominees.

Other men have missed votes due to illness, or in pursuit of higher political aspirations, and no one asked them to resign.

There seems to be a decided double-standard, Nancy Pelosi certainly suggests as much.

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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