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flamingdem

(40,879 posts) Sat Dec 9, 2017, 01:15 AM Dec 2017

How confronting Democrats now could position Gillibrand to take on Trump in 2020 [View all]

So zis is zee plan

http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/07/politics/kirsten-gillibrand-2020-sexual-assault/index.html

Washington (CNN)When Democrats have faced uncomfortable questions about their own bad actors, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has now twice answered first.

The New York senator's Facebook post Wednesday calling on Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota to resign in the wake of sexual assault allegations led to dozens more party leaders issuing the same call within hours.
It came weeks after she'd made headlines when asked about Bill Clinton's sexual misconduct. Gillibrand said that -- if that misconduct happened today -- she'd want Clinton to resign the presidency.

Widely seen as a prospect for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, Gillibrand's moves against leading figures in her own party have positioned her to turn her focus to Republicans and make an aggressive case against Trump.

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How confronting Democrats now could position Gillibrand to take on Trump in 2020 [View all] flamingdem Dec 2017 OP

Widely seen as a 2020 prospect by whom? InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2017 #1

The people who want the Republican candidate flamingdem Dec 2017 #3

Certainly not us, and not Democratic power centers. Hortensis Dec 2017 #63

The traitor broadcast media executives and senior editors who Vogon_Glory Dec 2017 #79

Gee, wonder who her VP pick will be? Wwcd Dec 2017 #2

Definately not a groper flamingdem Dec 2017 #4

Tim Kaine? madinmaryland Dec 2017 #8

Gillibrand / Gabbard 2020 - A Winning Combination! NBachers Dec 2017 #11

For the repugs. Ugh and double ugh. brush Dec 2017 #16

So much winning!! Gabbard will seal that deal alright Wwcd Dec 2017 #18

"Vote the Double Gee!" NBachers Dec 2017 #25

Rofl.. haahaa Wwcd Dec 2017 #29

gabbard is being primaried by a real progressive. she may not be around in a year nt msongs Dec 2017 #22

Wow! Good news! but she'll just be welcomed into her real party Wwcd Dec 2017 #30

GOP would love that. I would not. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #52

No. MFM008 Dec 2017 #60

Someone liked and respected, with an impeccable reputation. Buns_of_Fire Dec 2017 #62

She's widely seen as running for dog catcher but I think she'll be too unpopular even for that😀 bagelsforbreakfast Dec 2017 #5

Well now flamingdem Dec 2017 #7

Careful or the Dems will be accused of the "coronation" thingy again. Wwcd Dec 2017 #10

Well that clears everything up and puts it all back on the right track, now doesn't it?? NBachers Dec 2017 #6

She may once have been but not now after believing the repug hit job... brush Dec 2017 #9

No one that called for his resignation will be eligible. Wwcd Dec 2017 #13

Agree the list will be handy in helping us decide who is qualified flamingdem Dec 2017 #14

Lol..well that leaves ..nobody. Wwcd Dec 2017 #19

Me too! He's my guy flamingdem Dec 2017 #20

Love Ted Lieu. You're so lucky you have a nice smart one. Wwcd Dec 2017 #23

Nooo Egnever Dec 2017 #31

He was born in Taiwan flamingdem Dec 2017 #42

how about my senator Chris Murphy, paired with a woman candidate? CTyankee Dec 2017 #84

here's the list of Dem. Senators who did NOT jump on the bandwagon diva77 Dec 2017 #33

Thanks. We'll start here then. Look at that list of strong amazing potential candidates Wwcd Dec 2017 #35

This gives me hope flamingdem Dec 2017 #37

Klobuchar's not jumping on the band wagon was halfhearted dflprincess Dec 2017 #38

I think she was included in the list on msnbc flamingdem Dec 2017 #39

I think she said she told him in private he should resign, but publicly she said only that she spooky3 Dec 2017 #87

If you want a fighter consider McAuliffe. spooky3 Dec 2017 #55

Good to hear dflprincess Dec 2017 #73

absolutely. I was responding to both your and diva's points, I guess. spooky3 Dec 2017 #86

I like Chris Van Hollen flamingdem Dec 2017 #40

I seem to remember hearing that Cortez Masto ultimately did call for Franken to resign. StevieM Dec 2017 #50

Did Schumer and Durbin pressure Dems to demand resignation? delisen Dec 2017 #81

Schumer was rumored to have called Franken repeatedly urging him to resign flamingdem Dec 2017 #89

Terminal tin ear. XRubicon Dec 2017 #12

At times I hate politics so much I want to quit, but I never do. rusty quoin Dec 2017 #15

I know right? flamingdem Dec 2017 #17

Just happened to me ProudLib72 Dec 2017 #24

Me too - as someone suggested on another thread maybe O'Keefe is here under bagelsforbreakfast Dec 2017 #27

she has yet to confront trump on his behavior. is she afraid of him? much easier to chase dems nt- msongs Dec 2017 #21

She's already campaigning. Ugh! Wwcd Dec 2017 #26

Bill Clinton Should Have Resigned Over Lewinsky Affair, Kirsten Gillibrand Says dalton99a Dec 2017 #28

Gee, ya think she's only a Dem for money & media? Wwcd Dec 2017 #32

She should resign for not going after all the GOP perverts Wwcd Dec 2017 #34

After she sought the Clinton endorsment Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2017 #36

. dalton99a Dec 2017 #48

So, to Gillibrand snort Dec 2017 #41

I'm beginning to think so especially after this article flamingdem Dec 2017 #44

Thrift, thrift, Horatio! The funeral baked meats did coldly furnish forth the marriage tables. peequod Dec 2017 #43

For when the noble Caesar saw her stab, Ingratitude, more strong than traitors' arms, flamingdem Dec 2017 #45

An even more relevant quote than mine; a sad thumbs up, flamingdem. peequod Dec 2017 #92

Lost My Vote Stallion Dec 2017 #46

Big tobacco likes her. jalan48 Dec 2017 #47

No thanks Luciferous Dec 2017 #49

I don't like attacking a fellow Dem, however... peequod Dec 2017 #51

Predictit market has her 5th most likely to be nominated, 12% odds Cicada Dec 2017 #53

Gillibrand's brand is spoiling as we speak. nt greyl Dec 2017 #54

The responses to her Facebook post on Facebook SHRED Dec 2017 #56

Some one posted on her Twitter feed peequod Dec 2017 #61

I posted my disgust there also SHRED Dec 2017 #72

She needs to see this, I hope her aides are not sheltering her from the outpouring flamingdem Dec 2017 #74

Jay Inslee For President 2020 SeaDoo77 Dec 2017 #57

+1 leftstreet Dec 2017 #77

Alrighty, then. Why wait till 2020? Denzil_DC Dec 2017 #58

Right. The pack of self-serving weasels are going to play nice and enable the republicans like they CentralMass Dec 2017 #70

If this happened and the strategy works flamingdem Dec 2017 #75

Another party of one. JNelson6563 Dec 2017 #59

One of Franken's accusers had a bad experience with a CO in the army tirebiter Dec 2017 #64

Kirsten Gillibrand was my congresswoman Rhiannon12866 Dec 2017 #65

Totally baffles you? tavernier Dec 2017 #66

I guess at that time she believed he could help her, but she doesn't think she needs his help any LisaL Dec 2017 #69

Oh, I have no doubt it helped a great deal Rhiannon12866 Dec 2017 #71

As far as this Democrat is concerned, she has lost ground. oasis Dec 2017 #67

Who says she'll Sunsky Dec 2017 #68

Indeed dalton99a Dec 2017 #76

We can do better flamingdem Dec 2017 #78

and once again we could snatch defeat from the jaws of victory dembotoz Dec 2017 #80

No kidding dalton99a Dec 2017 #82

Gillibrand Hurt Her Chances to Successfully Run for President dlk Dec 2017 #83

Some 60% cheat at some time on their spouse flamingdem Dec 2017 #85

Agree. I think she could have handled that by saying that the matter was investigated ad nauseum spooky3 Dec 2017 #88

She won't get my vote in a primary...a political hit job on your own fellow Democrat. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #90

If we're going to focus blame I think she gets it flamingdem Dec 2017 #91