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Laura PourMeADrink

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17. I want to like her..but for some reason, she doesn't do it for me. She seems like

Sat Dec 29, 2012, 12:56 AM

Dec 2012

a country bumpkin and neophyte. I really do not think she has the savvy to sway anyone in the Senate.

Flame away, tell me how great she is, it doesn't matter, she just doesn't seem great to me, sorry.

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Which Newly ELECTED Democratic (or Democratic caucusing) Senator are you most excited about? [View all] MarianJack Dec 2012 OP

Elizabeth Warren, TDale313 Dec 2012 #1

Thanx! MarianJack Dec 2012 #6

Me, too. I adore her spunk and determination. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #29

Elizabeth Warren: Smart, knows the issues, focuses, relates to "we the people" and is RKP5637 Dec 2012 #2

All true and ... MarianJack Dec 2012 #7

I want to like her..but for some reason, she doesn't do it for me. She seems like Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2012 #17

Well, time will tell. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #30

Yes, you are right. There is really nothing to base a a glowing review of her nor a pan like I did Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2012 #32

I voted for Warren. The newly appointed senator from Hawaii sounds interestingly progressive. northoftheborder Dec 2012 #3

Yes, he does, but... MarianJack Dec 2012 #8

Bernie Sanders is and always will be my favorite Senator. n/t RomneyLies Dec 2012 #4

Yes, but... MarianJack Dec 2012 #10

Tim Kaine???? HERVEPA Dec 2012 #5

Wasn't he just elected to his first Senate term in 2012? MarianJack Dec 2012 #11

Of course better than Allen HERVEPA Dec 2012 #13

If you'd read my OP, I didn't vote for him either,... MarianJack Dec 2012 #22

Ed Markey kaiserhog Dec 2012 #9

Yes, but he... MarianJack Dec 2012 #12

brian schatz, the new progressive senator from hawaii nt msongs Dec 2012 #14

He wasn't ELECTED this year,... MarianJack Dec 2012 #18

-Elizabeth Warren Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2012 #15

A good choice,... MarianJack Dec 2012 #19

Elizabeth Warren, for sure! Kath1 Dec 2012 #16

Yes, I believe she can go far, and... MarianJack Dec 2012 #20

Tammy!!! On Wisconsin!! PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #21

I really admire her. Kath1 Dec 2012 #23

A great representative will be... MarianJack Dec 2012 #41

Yeppers! MarianJack Dec 2012 #33

I agree. HappyMe Dec 2012 #40

Me, too! MarianJack Dec 2012 #42

Elizabeth Warren. She was one of the only ones who truly wanted and fought for bank reform liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #24

She'll be... MarianJack Dec 2012 #34

There are (at least) seven on that list who are going to do U.S. proud. nt DCKit Dec 2012 #25

We have a welth of good/great new Senators... MarianJack Dec 2012 #35

I'll be the first to vote "Hirono" mainly because her name is wrong....Its Mazie, not Marie..... Rowdyboy Dec 2012 #26

OOOPS! fixed with a... MarianJack Dec 2012 #36

I am from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, so it's obvious where my enthusiasm lies. nt MADem Dec 2012 #27

As well it should be. MarianJack Dec 2012 #37

Peace, indeed! MADem Dec 2012 #48

My family and I are determined... MarianJack Dec 2012 #50

Don't wait--go up to Mars Hill and go tubing or skiing or snowboarding! MADem Dec 2012 #52

Thanx! MarianJack Dec 2012 #57

Warren. MrSlayer Dec 2012 #28

I don't think that Elizabeth is... MarianJack Dec 2012 #43

She's on BANKING--I think it'd be hard for her to disappoint with that seat, given her resume. nt MADem Dec 2012 #49

On the contrary, it makes it much easier. MrSlayer Dec 2012 #55

I don't think she'll "sell out" ever--not at her age and stage of life. MADem Dec 2012 #56

And Krysten Sinema in the House from my new district! lonestarnot Dec 2012 #31

Good for her! MarianJack Dec 2012 #44

Yes!!! Kyrsten rocks! nt Zorra Dec 2012 #61

I gave Heinrich some love Renew Deal Dec 2012 #38

Living in Maine,... MarianJack Dec 2012 #45

I'm not really excited about any of them. LWolf Dec 2012 #39

Sometimes,... MarianJack Dec 2012 #46

I love the Polar Express. LWolf Dec 2012 #47

If only... MarianJack Dec 2012 #51

I vote for Warren mythology Dec 2012 #53

I didn't vote for angus King in this poll,... MarianJack Dec 2012 #58

A tie between Warren and Heitkamp Odin2005 Dec 2012 #54

I get the feeling that Heidi's victory... MarianJack Dec 2012 #59

ELIZABETH!!! Zorra Dec 2012 #60

A Good choice, as they all are! MarianJack Dec 2012 #62