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Dawson Leery

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52. Joe Manchin is still miles above the least kooky GOP Senator, Susan Collins.

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Murkowski, Collins, McCain, Flake, Corker all voted to give immunity to banks. You know who didn't? [View all] Maven Oct 2017 OP

As usual, talk is cheap... Wounded Bear Oct 2017 #1

Two repubs voted against it SCantiGOP Oct 2017 #9

Did they vote that way out of real concern for the bill NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #10

If I had to guess DFW Oct 2017 #13

Repubs are always on number two. nt Xipe Totec Oct 2017 #25

I dont think enough of us are willing to learn this lesson. Sadly, I do not think so. Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #2

The independents also voted against it al bupp Oct 2017 #3

Yep mountain grammy Oct 2017 #41

Excellent point. awesomerwb1 Oct 2017 #4

any dem over any rep SCantiGOP Oct 2017 #56

Yes, they always go low, and lower and lower. brush Oct 2017 #66

But the media and some supporters of an Independent told me there was no difference in the parties. LonePirate Oct 2017 #5

You got THAT right!!!! MyOwnPeace Oct 2017 #6

well flake already ruled out 25th or impeachment... samnsara Oct 2017 #23

Why do you think that? Did he say that? nt Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #58

It's time for Warren to declare... zentrum Oct 2017 #7

shes nice enough but im just not feeling it with her... samnsara Oct 2017 #20

Until someone else better pops up Cosmocat Oct 2017 #21

As soon as Warren does that the GOP will deploy their oppo file via FOX, FB, and Twitter... Hekate Oct 2017 #28

Good points. zentrum Oct 2017 #44

Not the time. Nothing to interfere with the 2018 mid-terms. nt Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #59

Also the next time we need to punish red state Democrats IronLionZion Oct 2017 #8

The Dems in a red state are not responsible for who the state voted for. Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #60

Excellent point! eom BlueMTexpat Oct 2017 #64

Republicans never forget who they work for Loubee Oct 2017 #11

Get thee to the greatest page, PRONTO! ffr Oct 2017 #12

It's obvious that you have totally forgotten that Hillary made a speech to Goldman Sachs! gratuitous Oct 2017 #14

I am truly sorry! Maven Oct 2017 #50

Well Said! (n/t) B Stieg Oct 2017 #15

Never trust a puke regardless of what they say, watch how they vote!!! FreeStateDemocrat Oct 2017 #16

Amen Maven. NoMoreRepugs Oct 2017 #17

Exactly. A whole lotta grandstanding without actually walking the walk. Neema Oct 2017 #18

Great call!!!! MyOwnPeace Oct 2017 #27

Its not that cut and dry: basic human rights angrychair Oct 2017 #19

As a woman, I am well aware of what it means to be relegated to 2nd class. Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #62

To clear up a couple points angrychair Oct 2017 #65

"WE" don't select local candidates. The states & districts do. By popularity & funding. Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #67

Add to your list: Remember that next time someone gripes that our leadership is not "progressive"... Hekate Oct 2017 #22

Fresh blood is good. It pumps energy and new ideas into any organization. Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #34

Makes you wonder DownriverDem Oct 2017 #38

Agreed. They've both done an excellent job post-election Maven Oct 2017 #46

Once again the media does its part, by reporting "Congress" voted to give banks immunity. rogue emissary Oct 2017 #24

+1. nt Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #35

Trust not one of them malaise Oct 2017 #26

In the minds of Bernie or Busters, HRC was the equivalent of Joe Manchin. Or maybe Lieberman. StevieM Oct 2017 #29

And they were wrong! DownriverDem Oct 2017 #39

I agree this has little to do with courage. I understand the inclination to praise where these JCanete Oct 2017 #30

Republicans - to a person - can't be trusted to do the right thing. Vinca Oct 2017 #31

Some Senator years ago said to a reporter " The Senate is owned by the banks ". geretogo Oct 2017 #32

You are right, Maven. Even a blue dog Democrat is better than a Republican. Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #33

Yes, and numbers matter. Majorities, specifically. nt Maven Oct 2017 #48

Every time one of them managed to stumble into doing something positive there are threads Afromania Oct 2017 #36

We liberals love stories of redemption. Maven Oct 2017 #49

Love my senators - Michigan DownriverDem Oct 2017 #37

Typical REthugs. Lie Cheat and Steal. They are all the same. Doitnow Oct 2017 #40

Damn straight. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #42

they voted for their god, the banks. lunatica Oct 2017 #43

Murkowski, Collins, McCain, Flake, Corker... Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2017 #45

Bravo Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2017 #47

Murkowski, Collins, McCain, Flake, Corker are just as independent as guillaumeb Oct 2017 #51

Joe Manchin is still miles above the least kooky GOP Senator, Susan Collins. Dawson Leery Oct 2017 #52

R#196 for, thank you! UTUSN Oct 2017 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author lordsummerisle Oct 2017 #54

Not the point BainsBane Oct 2017 #55

That any of those folks are considered "moderate" is a sad, sad testament. Garrett78 Oct 2017 #57

No, but I'll remember it the next time . . . MrModerate Oct 2017 #61

This is indeed the bottom line! BlueMTexpat Oct 2017 #63