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40. You are taking a broad interpretation of what he meant by his 'own actions'

Sun Dec 10, 2017, 11:06 AM

Dec 2017

He could have been referring solely to the picture that was taken where he was pretending to grope Leanne Tweeden. He didn't deny or excuse that, and he apologized and was forgiven. The problem is that because of the picture, people were more than willing to believe that he was capable of doing more. He has never admitted to doing anything more than that.

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If we are fortunate enough to have Gillibrand run in 2020, we will have someone morally opposed [View all] Renew Deal Dec 2017 OP

Maybe I am misinterpreting, but are you saying if I don't support Gillenbrand, I condom harassment?? Chasstev365 Dec 2017 #1

No Renew Deal Dec 2017 #2

OK, Thanks I misunderstood! Chasstev365 Dec 2017 #4

No one would oppose anyone on this matter...but do you really think this is 'the' issue. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #14

It's not a winning issue...economy, jobs,social security ET AL, those are winning issues. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #15

They may not, the question is how will the people vote? delisen Dec 2017 #19

No, just the democratic voters she needs. n.t USALiberal Dec 2017 #71

Did you mean "condom", "condone", or "condemn"? JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2017 #6

D'Oh! Chasstev365 Dec 2017 #9

Which Democratic Senator will stand on stage and disavow due process? bench scientist Dec 2017 #3

Who said this? Renew Deal Dec 2017 #5

A guy that got railroaded. bench scientist Dec 2017 #10

Exactly. Many people voted for him. LisaL Dec 2017 #12

He said that on 11/16 Renew Deal Dec 2017 #20

He also said he was innocent in his resignation. Drahthaardogs Dec 2017 #24

Where is the quote? Renew Deal Dec 2017 #27

You didn't read the articles? Drahthaardogs Dec 2017 #29

Hes resigning for no reason? Renew Deal Dec 2017 #32

Okay, we're not playing anymore. Drahthaardogs Dec 2017 #44

You are taking a broad interpretation of what he meant by his 'own actions' dansolo Dec 2017 #40

He said that in his statement about Leeann Tweeden's allegations. Demit Dec 2017 #45

it's so sad that a man who is so clearly decent and willing to admit that his stupid joke was wrong renate Dec 2017 #67

Franken never had his "day in court" TheCowsCameHome Dec 2017 #7

We need Hillary Clinton's leadership in the US Senate, I hope she runs for her old seat in 2018!!! FreeStateDemocrat Dec 2017 #11

Trashed democracy Meowmee Dec 2017 #8

Why did Franken choose to resign? Renew Deal Dec 2017 #22

Who knows Egnever Dec 2017 #30

LOL SHRED Dec 2017 #34

Did you quit beating your wife? Egnever Dec 2017 #59

He hasn't resigned yet.... Pachamama Dec 2017 #62

Why he resigned Meowmee Dec 2017 #26

Nope...she won't win...maybe won't even run when she realizes how the Franken thing has backfired... Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #13

HA HA HA HA HA HA! greeny2323 Dec 2017 #16

Ill take that for agreement Renew Deal Dec 2017 #17

I bet the Clintons won't be on stage with her. Drahthaardogs Dec 2017 #25

How does she defend her defense of big tobacco G_j Dec 2017 #18

The same way all lawyers defend their work. Renew Deal Dec 2017 #21

and the moral high ground? nt G_j Dec 2017 #33

She's a non-starter, won't even get the nomination IMO...n/t monmouth4 Dec 2017 #23

Are you saying... SHRED Dec 2017 #28

You mean this Gillibrand? still_one Dec 2017 #31

If this were the only blemish on an otherwise spotless record of Democratic politics.... vi5 Dec 2017 #35

this shanny Dec 2017 #43

Ah, but if she wants to be the standard-bearer for this issue, she gets to own the blowback too. Demit Dec 2017 #47

I didn't know she was first out of the gate and led the charge... vi5 Dec 2017 #49

This is a counry of laws, not morals. n/t rzemanfl Dec 2017 #36

I'd support her. She's a strong progressive who did what she thought was right for the party. Bleacher Creature Dec 2017 #37

She is not a strong progressive dansolo Dec 2017 #41

She was a Blue Dog out of necessity when she was in a red House district. Bleacher Creature Dec 2017 #58

So she is an opportunist. Egnever Dec 2017 #75

Her constituency changed, but if namecalling is your thing, be my guest. Bleacher Creature Dec 2017 #81

The hiding behind being a woman thing is getting tired Egnever Dec 2017 #83

it is funny when peops admit it is all theater , recasting and all questionseverything Dec 2017 #77

Looks like some of G's staffers Bibluca Dec 2017 #38

"Fortunate"? tazkcmo Dec 2017 #39

No, thanks. Gillibrand is a hollow shell. We need someone real to win. PubliusEnigma Dec 2017 #42

Yay. Dave Starsky Dec 2017 #46

She'll be famous for having collected the scalp of someone on her own side. Demit Dec 2017 #48

Thats great Renew Deal Dec 2017 #52

LOL! A president who will turn on her allies when it suits her. Demit Dec 2017 #57

Now I know you are not serious. n.t USALiberal Dec 2017 #70

This isn't political. yallerdawg Dec 2017 #50

I don't want her MFM008 Dec 2017 #51

I won't support her. blue cat Dec 2017 #53

I will not vote for her. woolldog Dec 2017 #54

That says more about you than her Renew Deal Dec 2017 #55

Seems like some are really trying to push this Gillibrand for Prez down our throats. vsrazdem Dec 2017 #56

I will never support her lunamagica Dec 2017 #60

NO NO NO NO NO Skittles Dec 2017 #61

Amy Klobuchar Pachamama Dec 2017 #63

Right now her candidacy would be very divisive IphengeniaBlumgarten Dec 2017 #64

The fact that she would take fallout87 Dec 2017 #65

Don't know much about her yet but she seems to be a fighter 4now Dec 2017 #66

Yeah, woolldog Dec 2017 #72

A fighter against the wrong people. Crunchy Frog Dec 2017 #74

She seems to be standing up for victums of abuse 4now Dec 2017 #80

She seems to be standing up against due process. Crunchy Frog Dec 2017 #82

Zero tolerance doesn't work. It's been an absolute disaster in our public schools octoberlib Dec 2017 #68

Are you just messing with us? What a joke. I would never vote for her in any primary! n.t USALiberal Dec 2017 #69

It's the hypocrisy. Won't wash. ucrdem Dec 2017 #73

Lets hope not. Ugh. Owl Dec 2017 #76

So begins the gillibrand for president campaign. tomp Dec 2017 #78

Where does Gillibrand stand on the topic of single payer healthcare? Sophia4 Dec 2017 #79

If Goody Gillibrand runs in 2020 NanceGreggs Dec 2017 #84

Never happen, by 2020 Gillibrand will have touched someone on the waist KelleyKramer Dec 2017 #85