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GoCubsGo

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24. Yeah, but I still don't think she was conned into this.
Sun Nov 19, 2017, 08:42 AM
Nov 2017

She has been around the FOX "News" crowd for eons, and she's not naive. Hannity may have known about the photo for years, but I'm sure she had no problem reminding him of it, either.

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I think Hannity, et al, conned her. You may be right though. I think rzemanfl Nov 2017 #1
She doesn't want the investigation. Dawson Leery Nov 2017 #2
I think she just understands its not the crime of the century Cicada Nov 2017 #5
"conservative nut lady" LMAO. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #11
I take it you haven't seen the photos of her groping the guitarist and dry humping Robin Williams? brush Nov 2017 #12
Flirting with sexy guys doesnt make a kiss from a toad wanted Cicada Nov 2017 #17
Just saw video rather than photo, maybe Im wrong Cicada Nov 2017 #19
So now you're looks-shaming Franken? n/m bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #27
She submitted a photo as evidence of groping but he's not touching her in the photo brush Nov 2017 #38
You must think Melania is either blind.. angstlessk Nov 2017 #39
none of them are "crimes of the century" . but it's a thing that happens so if she cares so much as JI7 Nov 2017 #15
I dont think she cares so much that she wants an enquiry Cicada Nov 2017 #18
sexual harassment is not trivial at all. the fact she doesn't want an enquiry JI7 Nov 2017 #20
I think there is a range from mild to severe Cicada Nov 2017 #21
I agree with you on this. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #31
They were thrown for a loop because they expected him to respond the way they would have. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #6
Yes, but Hannity knew about the picture for years. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #9
Yeah, but I still don't think she was conned into this. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #24
We'll see if she ends up being a spokesslut on Faux or not. She doesn't seem the type rzemanfl Nov 2017 #25
Part of me thinks Hannity lied about that. He is trying to be a contemporaneous witness. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #32
Leeann's husband/boyfriend would be useful as a "contemporaneous witness." rzemanfl Nov 2017 #34
I think Hannity thought he was being clever. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #35
He was born thinking he was clever. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #36
They figure that everyone is as corrupt as they are they had no idea Al Franken Heather MC Nov 2017 #7
My point is republicans will use her as an example women can't be believed njhoneybadger Nov 2017 #8
There is some political risk in that. Time will tell. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #10
i don't think it was a total con, she is a birther. but they probably manipulated her JI7 Nov 2017 #13
Mentioned this Yesterday, Wellstone ruled Nov 2017 #3
No, by Heaven, no backing out now. TomSlick Nov 2017 #4
If this is a lie & a hit job it shows they don't care about real victims. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #33
If Tweeden wanted to play Paula Jones Vogon_Glory Nov 2017 #14
Prediction: She's not coming out of this smelling like a rose. oasis Nov 2017 #16
Holy mackerel, a prediction! I will check back in a few months. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #30
Al Franken doesnt' say it was a set-up or hoax and has apologized... brooklynite Nov 2017 #22
Franken has been taking Republican flak (without a jacket) about his comedy rzemanfl Nov 2017 #29
Is that all you got standingtall Nov 2017 #23
Franken's apology included "not exactly how I remember it." I think he went ahead with the full Vinca Nov 2017 #26
Roger Stone seems to have had a part in orchestrating it, so most likely. Vinca Nov 2017 #28
No, she is capitalizing on what little fame she has. L. Coyote Nov 2017 #37
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