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In reply to the discussion: If Franken is forced out the Democrats are stupid and it's hopeless [View all]Cosmocat
(14,609 posts)239. There are a few hundred democrats/progressives already in congress
He is undeniably one of the handful of strongest voices we have, with Bernie, Warren ... Can't find many more.
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If Franken is forced out the Democrats are stupid and it's hopeless [View all]
flamingdem
Dec 2017
OP
we are going to need new analogies - we bring silly putty to a nuke fight?
NRaleighLiberal
Dec 2017
#19
There are 6 including Tweendan? I thought she was one and the other girl was 2 and then 2 anonymous
Maraya1969
Dec 2017
#234
heresay and 'popular' outrage generated mainly by 300 POS on 1500 radio stations
certainot
Dec 2017
#178
Yeah, the fact that none of this has to do with workplace stuff is maddening.
bettyellen
Dec 2017
#242
It's just a reminder that these people don't have a moral or ethical backbone in their body
kcr
Dec 2017
#37
It's just getting to be too heartbreaking. We get our hopes up only to have them shattered again.
smirkymonkey
Dec 2017
#181
Yep, lets all just roll over and take it ONE more time...when does it end?
Ferrets are Cool
Dec 2017
#152
The chances of getting someone as sharp, articulate, & outspoken as Franken are slim.
CrispyQ
Dec 2017
#23
"The chances of getting someone as sharp, articulate, & outspoken as Franken are slim."
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2017
#25
If you think he's the only one who could do the job, I'm pretty sure I can't convince you otherwise.
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2017
#31
Keep the GOP weapons loaded. That seems to be the goal for the democratic party.
usaf-vet
Dec 2017
#77
Never. Franken should never step down. This silly Democratic Party makes a purist argument
ancianita
Dec 2017
#79
Glad you caught that error. I meant "silly Democratic party." Yes. I'll edit. Thanks.
ancianita
Dec 2017
#193
He didn't. He'd better encourage the 35 tossers to allow an ethics hearing to get answers.
ancianita
Dec 2017
#204
No. Sorry. I've been beyond upset all day, and just blurt-typed. I made a correction.
ancianita
Dec 2017
#194
IMO dems often have a track record of F'ing things up to the advantage of the GOP.
RKP5637
Dec 2017
#81
Next time the Republicans will be smarter and target a Dem, with an R governor.
alarimer
Dec 2017
#82
How about you act like you know the difference between inappropriate behavior and sexual predation.
ancianita
Dec 2017
#209
Republicans are scared of Franken, and that's why they've targeted him . . .
MrModerate
Dec 2017
#86
If the investigation finds him only deserving of censure, he can stay. And he should.
ancianita
Dec 2017
#210
WMDs in Iraq, Obama eats arugula, the IRS is after conservatives, Al Gore said, "I invented the ...
Botany
Dec 2017
#106
If he is forced out without doing anything wrong we are too weak to survive this.
bullimiami
Dec 2017
#109
Didn't this party learn its lesson about purity politics in the 2016 presidential election?
Efilroft Sul
Dec 2017
#115
Should Franken resign, I hope no one is under the illusion that this will stop.
hadEnuf
Dec 2017
#119
Late nite response. Emailed him this afternoon, included my address (not a MN resident),
sprinkleeninow
Dec 2017
#224
It would not encourage any Republicans to resign. Just the opposite. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2017
#143
Agree. They let the Repubs destroy ACORN, steal the election in 2000 and
sinkingfeeling
Dec 2017
#149
They stole the 2016 election too, through the Republican-controlled FBI. (eom)
StevieM
Dec 2017
#190
One of them says he squeezed her side too hard during a picture oneis a birther. It could be ...
uponit7771
Dec 2017
#238
Yes. At HER request, he gets in close to take a pic, and puts hand on her WAIST & grabs too hard.
Honeycombe8
Dec 2017
#245
Really? Name them. And don't incl. the one that says he put his arm around her waist - groping.
Honeycombe8
Dec 2017
#243
Yes, it shows lack of strategy and unity. They think it will get the female vote
flamingdem
Dec 2017
#195
If Franken resigns expect sexual harassment allegations to be the new ratfucking tactic.
Willie Pep
Dec 2017
#196
It's a horrible thing to oust someone on hearsay. He should keep his seat. Let MN decide.
YOHABLO
Dec 2017
#226
I don't think they'll gain much with that sharp stick, repugs don't care and independents aren't PC
flamingdem
Dec 2017
#230
Election cheating is where the dems should be aiming their fire not as one of their best Senators
flamingdem
Dec 2017
#251
Trump and cronies will be blasting out that Franken would not have resigned if he wasnt guilty
suffragette
Dec 2017
#236