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MineralMan

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6. Actually, it IS a minor victory.

Thu Nov 21, 2024, 04:35 PM

Nov 2024

It indicates that Trump cannot ride completely roughshod over things.

So, it is good that he will not be AG. Someone else will be, of course, but not Gaetz.

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Gaetz withdrawal is not a victory [View all] edhopper Nov 2024 OP

As a women, mzmolly Nov 2024 #1

I agree, mzmolly. Mahalo 💙🕯️🕊️ Cha Nov 2024 #3

Mahalo Cha. mzmolly Nov 2024 #15

Yes, I agree. mountain grammy Nov 2024 #33

But you have a whole rapist as the lead Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #46

Right. mzmolly Nov 2024 #47

Yeah.. ONE LESS RAPIST.. why is that so hard to Cha Nov 2024 #72

I've no idea Cha. mzmolly Nov 2024 #74

Yeah we don't have to be Reminded of Cha Nov 2024 #75

LOL mzmolly Nov 2024 #77

Here's the deal... the AG is meaningless. WarGamer Nov 2024 #2

Then why so much Garland bashing around here? n/t Shrek Nov 2024 #4

Good point edhopper Nov 2024 #14

Post removed Post removed Nov 2024 #23

They won't take direction from the AG? HereForTheParty Nov 2024 #25

direction is not the same as expertise WarGamer Nov 2024 #45

I'm glad he is out. But that doesn't mean anyone thinks the next one will be any better. Solly Mack Nov 2024 #5

My lingering question is this: Gaetz resigned his House seat. He would have to run for allegorical oracle Nov 2024 #40

Anything could happen with Trump. Solly Mack Nov 2024 #41

I was wondering about that AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2024 #52

Actually, it IS a minor victory. MineralMan Nov 2024 #6

Sure it is PCIntern Nov 2024 #7

I'm not celebrating. The next one will be a competent Fed Soc warrior. 617Blue Nov 2024 #8

Of course it is. Happy Hoosier Nov 2024 #9

THANK YOU! Cha Nov 2024 #73

this one not only crashed hard, it defined the transition bigtree Nov 2024 #10

Good one Beringia Nov 2024 #70

Disagree. It is a victory for his victims. Passages Nov 2024 #11

Any trump loss is good... lame54 Nov 2024 #12

It absolutely is! A Trump Turd just got flushed! sunflowerseed Nov 2024 #13

Agreed... Shit like this is just a distraction Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #16

Im just enjoying Gaetz public humilation Demovictory9 Nov 2024 #17

The Heritage Foundation is the real enemy from within that we need to worry about. Initech Nov 2024 #18

Unfortunately edhopper Nov 2024 #19

Yes, it is. The legislative branch stood up Persondem Nov 2024 #20

Yes Meowmee Nov 2024 #21

The long ForgedCrank Nov 2024 #22

And we will be stuck with Gaetz too in some other capacity. totodeinhere Nov 2024 #24

Or, as I mentioned above, could he be named Acting AG? No Senate approval necessary, and allegorical oracle Nov 2024 #42

It shows the Senate won't rubber stamp his nominees HereForTheParty Nov 2024 #26

Child rape edhopper Nov 2024 #35

It's a small victory in that not ANYTHING goes. Shermann Nov 2024 #27

Pyrrhic victory... JT45242 Nov 2024 #28

Maybe if the pleading is loud enough the Unfrozen Caveman Pedophile TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #29

but it feels good for now.... joanbarnes Nov 2024 #30

I would call it a win for America. Emile Nov 2024 #31

It is a win. Very low bar, but still... rubbersole Nov 2024 #32

It's a victory in the same way that Trump dying would be a victory. progressoid Nov 2024 #34

I never thought he was really going to be AG. LisaM Nov 2024 #36

The Repugs Have a Wealth of Assholes to Choose From Uncle Smart Ass Nov 2024 #37

Smokescreen Escape Nov 2024 #38

I think Gaetz was trumpies pick because djt knew Gaetz's background,... magicarpet Nov 2024 #58

Trump is a master of tricking you into thinking you won ThePartyThatListens Nov 2024 #39

It's encouraging though. It shows the Senate isn't going to completely roll over for Trump. Nt Quixote1818 Nov 2024 #43

News Alert: Convicted Felon's Alleged Child Sex Trafficker nominee withdraws from consideration as Attorney General Dem4life1970 Nov 2024 #44

He has nominated Pam Bondi edhopper Nov 2024 #48

Not worse. mzmolly Nov 2024 #49

What she will do to the country edhopper Nov 2024 #50

I'm no fan of anyone who assocates with Trump. But, mzmolly Nov 2024 #51

And that is why she is more dangerous edhopper Nov 2024 #56

So should Democrats vote for all of Trump's nominees onenote Nov 2024 #62

Now watch Gov Ron pick Gaetz to replace Rubio. Callie1979 Nov 2024 #53

How is Bondi 'worse' than Gaetz? mzmolly Nov 2024 #54

What she will do edhopper Nov 2024 #55

It's odd to see people here mzmolly Nov 2024 #60

I am not defending Gaetz edhopper Nov 2024 #61

Gaetz as mzmolly Nov 2024 #64

Trump as President edhopper Nov 2024 #67

Obviously. mzmolly Nov 2024 #68

I think she'll likely be much more effective at all the shit you don't like than Gaetz In It to Win It Nov 2024 #57

No. mzmolly Nov 2024 #59

Yes, and wrecklessness usually doesn't translate to effectiveness. In It to Win It Nov 2024 #63

It does in Trump world. mzmolly Nov 2024 #65

Um. we'll agree to disagree on that In It to Win It Nov 2024 #66

Condolences to those who will miss Gaetz mzmolly Nov 2024 #69

I will miss the messy senate hearing that would have been In It to Win It Nov 2024 #71

Is Pam related to Ted Bondi? Dave Bowman Nov 2024 #76

Kinda sad really Blue Owl Nov 2024 #78