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In reply to the discussion: California Democrat defends Feinstein: Allow her to finish final term [View all]themaguffin
(5,016 posts)62. No, would you allow someone to drive a car who was no longer able to. FFS. This is insane.
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California Democrat defends Feinstein: Allow her to finish final term [View all]
RandySF
Apr 2023
OP
Kudos and thanks to John Garamendi for inhabiting a position of decency and honor.
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#1
Her mental decline has been written about a few times. Not sure if its ALZ though
oldsoftie
Apr 2023
#8
Some people say this is not true. Many people say this is a slur. Ya know, "some people."
Hekate
Apr 2023
#25
If that were true, she would not have still been in the Senate 2 months ago.
DemocraticPatriot
Apr 2023
#56
I've heard that the senate has a great healthcare plan -- lots of senators have used it.
Nixie
Apr 2023
#67
She already has earned respect. She will still maintain dignity. But dignity is a two-way street.
ancianita
Apr 2023
#5
We need Biden's judges confirmed. If Feinstein's condition prevents that, she must do the right
dem4decades
Apr 2023
#7
We have to get judges approved. I don't think folks here understand how bad the Senatorial
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#23
You're not going to convince me the Senate is an honorable institution vital to our Democracy.
maxsolomon
Apr 2023
#59
I didn't see that happening with Senator Fetterman? She is recovering from Shingles, and has asked
JohnSJ
Apr 2023
#14
We don't have the votes to do that...it is my understanding we need her to resign in order
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#24
and he was out two months. Also, this OP explains how the delay isn't just because of Senator
JohnSJ
Apr 2023
#32
Fetterman came back in a timely manner...Feinstein has not given a date and has asked to
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#33
It is very interesting how the Fetterman absence was handled, especially considering he couldn't
Nixie
Apr 2023
#64
Khanna has his own peculiar baggage with the "friends" he associates with. This public
JohnSJ
Apr 2023
#13
Her legacy will be greatly diminished if Biden leaves judges unconfirmed because of her
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#35
Biden's agenda is best advanced by having Dianne Feinstein, a Senator with one of
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#30
no it isn't. It would be best served by having a senator actually ab le to attend the senate.
Voltaire2
Apr 2023
#37
Many Senators have missed votes for medical reasons or due to making presidential runs.
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#43
She went into the hospital in February for shingles. Shingles with treatment last
Autumn
Apr 2023
#50
None of that changes the fact that she has memory issues. She said she's not running,
Autumn
Apr 2023
#53
Now it is "moving goal posts" combined with questions about her mental competence.
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#54
A person can recover from Shingles, which was the topic of the discussion.
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#57
Yes, it is revealing, that some DUers don't prioritize very crucial democracy-preserving actions
Sky Jewels
Apr 2023
#40
Invalid criticism. No one is more able than the peson who has had the experience and track record
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#41
Go ahead. Name one judicial nomination that her absence has prevented from confirmation.
onenote
Apr 2023
#81
No, would you allow someone to drive a car who was no longer able to. FFS. This is insane.
themaguffin
Apr 2023
#62
From January 3 until the end of February, Feinstein actively participated in Senate business
onenote
Apr 2023
#76
I think that not moving judges forward, especially in this environment is insane and
themaguffin
Apr 2023
#78
and as has been pointed out repeatedly, her absence hasn't prevented any confirmations.
onenote
Apr 2023
#82
Perhaps you could respond to onenote's level of factual detail with your own?
Hortensis
Apr 2023
#84
