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15. Good to see this, Amaryllis,

Sat Jan 7, 2017, 01:54 AM

Jan 2017

'Both of the staffers i talked to said they were getting tons of calls and they were trying to figure out the best way to move forward, given that there are so many fronts.' MAY help me sleep. Thanks.

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Not even ONE Senator would object to the Electorate vote today? WHY? [View all] Equinox Moon Jan 2017 OP

Wondering the same thing. elleng Jan 2017 #1

I left messages for my senators too and they are both good guys. ONe of mine Amaryllis Jan 2017 #11

Good to see this, Amaryllis, elleng Jan 2017 #15

I had the distinct impression that they were freaking out as much as we are. I even said that to one Amaryllis Jan 2017 #17

Ditto I'm in a blue state, elleng Jan 2017 #18

Because it was a no win for them. The Electors voted, the count was verified and napi21 Jan 2017 #2

From listening to the podcast today, a lot would have been accomplished Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #3

I disagree with your "HUGE PLUS" statement. VERY, VERY FEW people watch CSPAN during the day. napi21 Jan 2017 #13

"Why waste the time?" While they are geniuises at wasting time, I agree this is not... TreasonousBastard Jan 2017 #24

They were all out searching for their backbones. leftofcool Jan 2017 #4

They're betting oldtime dfl_er Jan 2017 #5

That stage was tailor-made madamesilverspurs Jan 2017 #6

Where was Bernie? Where was Warren? Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #7

Very interested to hear the reason. elleng Jan 2017 #8

Yes, the Amercian democracy is over. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #9

I tend to agree, elleng Jan 2017 #10

Several Reps. objected today with confidence. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #14

Thanks. The Reps do well. elleng Jan 2017 #16

i expect there was no strategy orleans Jan 2017 #21

I've thought for awhile that Sanders was all talk - but today, he wasn't even that. Not a peep. EffieBlack Jan 2017 #20

? Was all his talk about how he was going to attempt to obstruct election results? WTF are you JCanete Jan 2017 #45

Bernie's full of it, according to his own standards EffieBlack Jan 2017 #46

What was the basis of the challenge? None of us like Trump. He's fucking scary, but what legal, JCanete Jan 2017 #49

Bernie is not our enemy. He's an ally. DLevine Jan 2017 #55

George Washington is said to have told Jefferson that the framers had created the Senate to "cool" TeamPooka Jan 2017 #12

they're all afraid of retalliation from the GOP machine. putitinD Jan 2017 #19

thanks for posting this orleans Jan 2017 #22

...and the people rally and fight... Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #25

i love your passion. please don't lose it. orleans Jan 2017 #28

Wow, I'm impressed you had ready access to this article from 2005! Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #32

I think they're saving their wrath radical noodle Jan 2017 #31

i would say: nahhh orleans Jan 2017 #43

They're going to have their hands full radical noodle Jan 2017 #44

i disagree with the "waste of time at this point" orleans Jan 2017 #47

You might be right radical noodle Jan 2017 #48

i prefer to hold everyone's feet to the fire orleans Jan 2017 #56

I've said it before: the Official Democratic party play book calls for "Roll over. Play dead." n/t Binkie The Clown Jan 2017 #23

Pathetic, is how I see it. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #26

Really? Bernie, the savior of mankind, didn't raise holy hell? JNelson6563 Jan 2017 #27

Bernie and Schumer want to believe in the "no clear jobs message"for why we lost delisen Jan 2017 #39

They didn't in 2000 either radical noodle Jan 2017 #29

Exactly what would we object about? Clearly Trump is worthless PoCRUD, but he won votes that count Hoyt Jan 2017 #30

OH! That is part of the point. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #33

There was crud from all sides. Trump was most deserving of it, but once Comey pulled his junk Hoyt Jan 2017 #34

Let's see... the illegal purging of millions of voters, particularly in the three states that put ecstatic Jan 2017 #35

If only we could show some examples of voters who showed up at polls, but weren't allowed to vote, Hoyt Jan 2017 #36

Wow. Really? Well, I can't blame you. Very few media outlets have ecstatic Jan 2017 #37

Wow, impressive collection of links. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #42

First link, the lady had her voting rights reinstated. Second link, again no names of people Hoyt Jan 2017 #50

It wouldn't have prevented the votes for Trump from being cast... Donkees Jan 2017 #38

SO WHAT??? Do you think the Republicans were looking for press or results when they voted umpteen Squinch Jan 2017 #40

Yes!! Yes!! Yes!! Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #41

Exactly. We are wasting time, and looking like a bunch of whiners, on things that don't matter. Hoyt Jan 2017 #51

Biden sounded pissed, but I couldn't tell if he was pissed at woodsprite Jan 2017 #52

They are definitely acting out of fear randr Jan 2017 #53

Like the good old saying goes, "Keep thy powder dry". BunkieBandit Jan 2017 #54