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In reply to the discussion: Elissa Slotkin will deliver Democratic response to Trump's Joint Address. I'm disappointed by this choice. [View all]Nanjeanne
(6,629 posts)33. Hey I can walk and chew gum at same time. So I can be outraged at more than one thing.
No I believe I said disappointed. But you can add sad. And sorry. And let down. And discouraged. And dispirited. And depressed.
Dont believe outraged was ever in the discussion. But thank you for jumping in to share your thoughts. I love how we can count on you.
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Elissa Slotkin will deliver Democratic response to Trump's Joint Address. I'm disappointed by this choice. [View all]
Nanjeanne
Feb 2025
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I have said for ages that the Problem Solver Slotkin was my pick to become the 'new Sinema' to Fetterman's 'new Manchin'
Celerity
Feb 2025
#2
The reason Dems lose is because of their shift to the right and trying to cater to AM Talk Radio listening right wingers
AStern
Feb 2025
#3
An opportunity for national exposure and it goes to a Kristi Noem confirmer. Way to reward that betrayal
Nanjeanne
Feb 2025
#8
Very frustrating because of the dire circumstances we are in I have lost all respect for the leadership.
Passages
Feb 2025
#14
It feels like another FU to the liberals on the left because it is one. Then the complaining starts because
Autumn
Feb 2025
#10
Schumer and Jeffries have been consistent lately in their ability to not meet the moment. n/t
yellow dahlia
Feb 2025
#7
I don't think confirming Kristi Noem is standing up for anything except detention tents and forced
Nanjeanne
Feb 2025
#11
She's not being asked to head a Veterans Committee. She is getting a big spot to make a big
Nanjeanne
Feb 2025
#17
Like Karl Rove said, the winners invent history and they hire shills to tell it their way.
Kid Berwyn
Feb 2025
#46
Exactly. It's good she won the Senate seat. But this is a big moment. A big opportunity. It demands a
Nanjeanne
Feb 2025
#15
I didn't know Mallory was a possibility, i really respect her ability and strength. Nt
lostnfound
Feb 2025
#22
Dana Nessel and/or Mallory McMorrow were my two wishes to have run for that MI US Senate seat
Celerity
Feb 2025
#35
Ugh. I agree with everything you say. Terrible choice. Yet another disappointment.
Scrivener7
Feb 2025
#26
Hey I can walk and chew gum at same time. So I can be outraged at more than one thing.
Nanjeanne
Feb 2025
#33
Depressed that I see this as a missed opportunity. And I agree that people don't give a crap which
Nanjeanne
Feb 2025
#38
Yes, anyone can attack the GOP while also taking random pot-shots at Democrats who don't deserve it.
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2025
#41