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In reply to the discussion: OK --Time to praise Dems for speaking out. Ted Lieu just now! [View all]pirateshipdude
(967 posts)20. Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat from Delaware
Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat from Delaware, encouraged his Republican colleagues to pursue the Trump-Russia investigation together.
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I just spoke with @KatyTurNBC to discuss Donald Trump Jrs emails that we saw today - will tweet some reactions here
3:29 PM - 11 Jul 2017
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First, when I was shown these tweets by Donald Trump Jr. earlier today, I was floored.
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In particular, I was floored that his response to the emails wasn't to be shocked or concerned. It wasn't to hand this over to the FBI.
3:31 PM - 11 Jul 2017
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This is exactly why it is so important that we continue to have an independent investigation led by someone like Bob Mueller
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This is a moment for members of the House and Senate to put aside partisanship and think about what's in the best interests of our country.
3:33 PM - 11 Jul 2017
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This is a moment for members of the House and Senate to put aside partisanship and think about what's in the best interests of our country.
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And finally, it brings us back to two, core questions: what did the President know and when did he know it?
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You got the ones I remember, but I will be sure to add on, as our Democratic leadership continues
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#2
Maybe, probably, more, but I did my part. I, too, get tired of this particular whine. Eom
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#25
Sanders I Vermont: These are very serious allegations" but there should not be a rush to judgement
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#27
There's used to be a standing joke about Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut...
George II
Jul 2017
#62
That's almost as bad as Paul Ryan's summary of trumps bungling, "he's new at this".
George II
Jul 2017
#56
Good idea, Hekate! Thanks to our Senators and Representatives who ARE speaking out.
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#33
Sheldon Whitehouse: "There is credible info to suggest tax returns would reveal contacts w Russia"
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#42
Interesting that Dems are being quite disciplined in going after the "Trump Administration", and not
OnDoutside
Jul 2017
#43
A thread was even started to specifically bash this woman not doing enough, while speaking out.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#48
I'm still waiting for a believable scenario as to what Dems should say and do. Foam at the mouth?
Hekate
Jul 2017
#49
I thought maybe one of the really peeved could add this one. I read this out loud to my partner.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#64
House Democrats want to know why a major Russian money-laundering case was abruptly settled
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#68
Another. Really, where are the people saying Democratic Leaders are doing nothing? Eom
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#69