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In reply to the discussion: Is Our Revolution trying to unseat Al Franken? [View all]pangaia
(24,324 posts)111. Nonsense....
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Joe Biden survived plagiarism; David Vitter survived being diapered by prostitutes;
Demit
Nov 2017
#123
A Republican women who voted for Trump even thought he "grabs them by the pussy" definitely
womanofthehills
Nov 2017
#224
Unless the seat can be guaranteed to be replaced by a Democrat until 2020, under no circumstances do
still_one
Nov 2017
#36
As I understand it, the governor can appoint someone in the interim until a special election can be
still_one
Nov 2017
#97
No, that seat is up for re-election in 2020, and I do NOT want a special election before that, which
still_one
Nov 2017
#115
I am really tired of those calling for his resignation without consideration for the risk that poses
still_one
Nov 2017
#171
There is no reason for Franken to resign...and it would be politically stupid to do so...
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#253
Only two have come forward - one who has acted similarly to Franken while on the USO tour....
George II
Nov 2017
#146
If they are like the ones we have already...unlimited. I will never fall for a right wing bullshit
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#150
I dunno ask all the people piling on to "Our Revolution" for something it seems they didn't do.
Voltaire2
Nov 2017
#81
Ate you having a problem finding all the posts attacking Our Revolution for something the didn't do?
Voltaire2
Nov 2017
#104
Two separate issues: the "attacks" on Our Revolution and you calling the OP misleading.
George II
Nov 2017
#118
No we will not replace Franken and give the GOP what they want. It will never end...this is
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#159
He took hundreds of pictures...so I don't see a denail would work. Too bad some fall for dirty
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#153
There is no need for him to step down at this point- but he should consider not running again
Lee-Lee
Nov 2017
#26
No, you don't cave to bullies...the GOP doesn't get to choose our candidates period.
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#161
We have a better chance with Franken if we support him...and could lose many seats as the GOP ramp
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#239
Republicans will try their best to unseat as many Ds as possible midterms-they'll use/abuse anything
Sunlei
Nov 2017
#18
You have it wrong but I'd be curious of the motivation of someone who told you that.
SharonClark
Nov 2017
#219
What? Maybe you should google Our Revolution before you accuse people of trolling.
yardwork
Nov 2017
#48
Do you need an intervention so you don"t take seriously what your jerk of a friend says to you?
SharonClark
Nov 2017
#222
One can consider themselves anything...but if they prefer Republicans, they are
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#154
Your friend does not sound like a Dem or a progressive. He's messing with you.
SharonClark
Nov 2017
#220
I got emails from 100 people, but they were better people than the ones who sent yours
jberryhill
Nov 2017
#66
Your quote: "I received an email that made me wonder if the Our Revolution people are trying...
brooklynite
Nov 2017
#103
I'll send them an email letting them know what I think about replacing Franken.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Nov 2017
#94
Ellison is a good Democrat, but that isn't the issue, they are grouping Franken in with Moore, Trump
still_one
Nov 2017
#142
Our Revolution tarred itself when it expressed an willingness to embrace Republican candidates.
lapucelle
Nov 2017
#105
If the left doesn't support Democrats but helps elect Republicans...they can not be considered left.
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#166
Our Revolution was founded by Sanders and Turner. Justice Democrats was founded by....
George II
Nov 2017
#242
I don't know if there's any relationship between Our Revolution and "Justice Democrats", or....
George II
Nov 2017
#112
Two of the four (Cenk being the lynch pin) founders were high level Sanders staffers.
George II
Nov 2017
#129
This isn't a Clinton/Sanders discussion, why bring up Clinton at all? The sub-thread is about....
George II
Nov 2017
#156
Kind of off the topic of the OP, but I'll play along. Can you provide a citation re: Nina Turner?
KPN
Nov 2017
#202
Consider if they get rid of Franken...they also attacked Kamela Harris...they are clearing the
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#147
Agreed. It would be counterproductive to raisiing funds for any "progressive" Republicans
lapucelle
Nov 2017
#225
Of course they are. Franken isn't the only one they're after, its been their mission all along
Wwcd
Nov 2017
#213