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aocommunalpunch

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78. That's a lot of words to avoid saying

Reply to Cirsium (Reply #75)

Sat Apr 19, 2025, 05:22 PM

Apr 2025

“I’m switching parties.” She can enjoy her fear. It’s well-deserved.

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I cannot stop thinking of the fear in the eyes of Lisa Murkowski... [View all] kentuck Apr 2025 OP

When you are as afraid as Lisa Murkowski you have no business in congress. Your job is to fight for us. rich7862 Apr 2025 #1

And she may be one of the more courageous ones? kentuck Apr 2025 #2

Most are complicit. LuvLoogie Apr 2025 #23

Why Republicans get kudos for doing what every Democrat is doing? dem4decades Apr 2025 #79

They are imprisoned by their fear and greed, sorry greed first, fear second! rich7862 Apr 2025 #100

She is speaking up on record, i think this is and example of what FDR was talking about. MLAA Apr 2025 #4

Thank God she has remained in Congress MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #11

The last lesson bdamomma Apr 2025 #15

The whistleblower at the NLRB MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #30

We need bdamomma Apr 2025 #37

I think this whistleblower will lead to more MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #41

................. bdamomma Apr 2025 #44

Bernie isn't afraid.... richdj25 Apr 2025 #21

Bernie has always been fearless MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #33

They're going after Republicans, mainly. They're not bothering with Democrats too much. kerry-is-my-prez Apr 2025 #69

That's because Republicans can be intimidated, MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #74

Why would Bernie be afraid ? JI7 Apr 2025 #34

Bernie has spoken out for a lot of MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #73

What the hell??? madamesilverspurs Apr 2025 #59

She said she would Cirsium Apr 2025 #70

She is Chi67 Apr 2025 #83

If your afraid to stand up to Trump maybe it's time for someone who will? walkingman Apr 2025 #101

Somewhere an orange fat fucking fuck is feeding off that fear Blue Owl Apr 2025 #3

her little bubble burst... must be very concerning *nt* DoBW Apr 2025 #5

I think Collins is the one with a problem with concern MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #12

Great OP. cachukis Apr 2025 #6

Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2025 #7

If she's afraid she should resign. Period. Xipe Totec Apr 2025 #8

See my post 14. NONE of those people were or are "meek & timid" Hekate Apr 2025 #20

She has more courage than any other Republican. I am sure there are many as afraid as she is, let them resign. 33taw Apr 2025 #48

And be replaced by a Trump loyalist NT anamnua Apr 2025 #95

Six of one, half a dozen of the other. nt Xipe Totec Apr 2025 #99

I'd like to know what they are afraid of Chicagogrl1 Apr 2025 #9

Death. Arson (Gov. Shapiro) . Hammer blow to the head (Paul Pelosi, permanent brain injury) ... Hekate Apr 2025 #14

For better or worse,I agree. Hideious actions! I Did Not Know about Judge Salas and family! 😩 electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #50

Going against trump is like going against the mob radical noodle Apr 2025 #57

Yup. Some are happy w that. More aren't and I blame the non-voters of 2024. NO Excuse.... electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #58

Too bad Dems don't have Militias. We could be guarding these people. kerry-is-my-prez Apr 2025 #66

I don't think of the Guardian Angels as left or right radical noodle Apr 2025 #89

The Law? Hudly Apr 2025 #17

They are afraid for their safety and their family's MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #27

Senator Van Hollen risked his life going to El Salvador. Walleye Apr 2025 #31

Democrats are all at risk sooner or later MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #39

I think the threats may be more sinister than that. GemDigger Apr 2025 #42

There's news all over that they're getting death threats and "pizza deliveries." kerry-is-my-prez Apr 2025 #92

Resignation is an option if they are too afraid to do their jobs SSJVegeta Apr 2025 #10

This. They can resign and be no less the worse for wear, never having to worry about retaliation as long as they keep Karasu Apr 2025 #24

I highly encourage republicans in states with Democratic governors to do this. SSJVegeta Apr 2025 #26

Ron Johnson is a Russian spy MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #36

Hes been really quiet lately SSJVegeta Apr 2025 #38

Or maybe with Trump/Musk being so flagrant MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #40

+1 leftstreet Apr 2025 #51

re: Murkowski TnDem Apr 2025 #13

Murkowski is pretty popular in Alaska MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #22

not just an independent, she ran that year as a write-in candidate and won! Celerity Apr 2025 #52

re: Murkowski TnDem Apr 2025 #54

They tried and lost MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #72

re: a chance TnDem Apr 2025 #80

fake Bernie shit? MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #81

re: everybody TnDem Apr 2025 #87

Winning a small state doesns't make you fake MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #88

Being an 85 year old white guy shaking your fist isn't going to win it TnDem Apr 2025 #90

Have you looked at his crowds lately? MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #91

re: effective TnDem Apr 2025 #93

Apparently you think he's MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #97

She has a place to go as do moniss Apr 2025 #16

At first? I was thinking that she needs to resign. ALBliberal Apr 2025 #18

I don't buy it. They've been pulling anti-democratic, anti-American shit for years. They are who they are. W_HAMILTON Apr 2025 #19

8 republican Senators or house members get together... they have all the power in the world. Only risk is losing their Demovictory9 Apr 2025 #25

The Main Street Caucus Mopar151 Apr 2025 #28

I agree with this. This is the approach we need to take. We should tell them we welcome them with open arms. Walleye Apr 2025 #29

If she is not willing to fight against hhidcfascist take over, Bluethroughu Apr 2025 #32

I agree in theory FHRRK Apr 2025 #35

I Applaud Lisa Murkowski DET Apr 2025 #43

If enough Republicans joined the Independents or the Democrats, we could get a majority.... kentuck Apr 2025 #45

It was a rare moment of sanity within the GOP, Safe as Milk Apr 2025 #46

Republicans can start by growing spines AverageOldGuy Apr 2025 #47

I'm serving in local office JustAnotherGen Apr 2025 #49

I'm So sorry you are enduring this digital, verbal, and written violence! electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #53

Nice to see honesty break through. And I'm sure she's scared to be so candid. calimary Apr 2025 #55

Caucus Humanityfirst Apr 2025 #56

Welcome to DU, Humanityfirst. lamp_shade Apr 2025 #61

Yes, the Democrats reached out to Senate Republicans during TWO Impeachments...and still are Bread and Circuses Apr 2025 #60

Democrats have voted for her to keep her from being successfully primaried by MAGAts. She needs ... marble falls Apr 2025 #62

The option is out there for them. kentuck Apr 2025 #63

I'm really sorry she's afraid. So were the colonists, soon to be Americans, facing off against British regulars flashman13 Apr 2025 #64

Fear??? xuplate Apr 2025 #65

LMAO aocommunalpunch Apr 2025 #67

Exactly DENVERPOPS Apr 2025 #77

If you take the oath to protect and defend the Constitution, that means you will protect it by ALL means PatrickforB Apr 2025 #68

I cannot stop thinking of usedtobedemgurl Apr 2025 #71

The Anchorage Daily News article is misleading Cirsium Apr 2025 #75

That's a lot of words to avoid saying aocommunalpunch Apr 2025 #78

No sympathy until she does something to stop that orange mother fucker OrlandoDem2 Apr 2025 #76

I'd be curious to know which Republicans aren't ideologically committed to Christian nationalism and the Heritage lees1975 Apr 2025 #82

BULL FUCKIN SHIT !!!! She knows more of what to do in that situation than most Americans uponit7771 Apr 2025 #84

I find it hard to believe that Dems have not been making overtures senseandsensibility Apr 2025 #85

Does this video clip relate to the OP? CoopersDad Apr 2025 #86

It's beginning to look as if the survival of freedom and democracy in the US anamnua Apr 2025 #94

So she's a coward. She made her craven choice. She can burn with the rest of them. Noodleboy13 Apr 2025 #96

This is exactly how Trump wants her to feel... AntiFascist Apr 2025 #98