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71. It's ironic: centrist Dems are a hell of a lot braver about targeting fellow Democrats

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Mon Dec 11, 2017, 05:30 PM

Dec 2017

and berating progressive voters than they are at taking down Republicans.

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Here's what happened when I called Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office re: Al Franken [View all] calimary Dec 2017 OP

I am impressed that the person who answered the phone gave you some stats on the phone calls. LisaM Dec 2017 #1

Maybe he was a thinking person or he had been persuaded Alice11111 Dec 2017 #4

"Members of #TheResistance, This is our Watershed Moment." Hortensis Dec 2017 #48

It's ironic: centrist Dems are a hell of a lot braver about targeting fellow Democrats yurbud Dec 2017 #71

These are NOT centrist Dems. Isn't the raging witch hunt Hortensis Dec 2017 #72

So you are saying....with a straight face.....that Gillibrand is the victim of a raging witch hunt? ollie10 Dec 2017 #160

Yes, and that Bernie Sanders conspicuously is not. Hortensis Dec 2017 #161

Due process is due process ollie10 Dec 2017 #164

Due process refers to LEGAL proceedings. But, RIP, Bernie. Hortensis Dec 2017 #165

Incorrect. due process is not limited to legal proceedings. bench scientist Dec 2017 #167

And the senate LEADERSHIP did, which means nothing apparently. Hortensis Dec 2017 #168

Bullshit ollie10 Dec 2017 #170

This isn't really a post-fact world, Ollie. Hortensis Dec 2017 #171

I don't agree with Bernie or anyone else 100% of the time yurbud Dec 2017 #176

yeah, I just say I've been a donor, which is true. PatrickforO Dec 2017 #38

Why shouldn't a nonconstituent be able to voice their opinion to any elected official? After Doitnow Dec 2017 #75

I agree with this Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2017 #88

If I have donated or raised money. I do. Most email me Alice11111 Dec 2017 #103

Doitnow JimBeard Dec 2017 #124

I don't need to have my congressional representatives to be encouraged to do the right thing. I live Doitnow Dec 2017 #177

They should! LisaM Dec 2017 #149

Once they are in the Senate or House, for that matter tavalon Dec 2017 #130

She's not currently serving on any Committee but Nwgirl503 Dec 2017 #152

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engaging in your rights as a citizen is a good thing...to most people nt msongs Dec 2017 #5

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i've been on some of these juries barbtries Dec 2017 #17

Exactly the same for me. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #22

Same BadgerMom Dec 2017 #26

I've only alerted on a couple, both of which got taken down. PatrickforO Dec 2017 #42

Most, I just say they are within the rules...discussion, Alice11111 Dec 2017 #63

Strange. I was wondering why I hadn't gotten asked to serve lately spooky3 Dec 2017 #76

After reading what you said, I checked my profile, I have Alice11111 Dec 2017 #86

sorry to hear this. spooky3 Dec 2017 #96

Add a few names to your jury blacklist Drahthaardogs Dec 2017 #101

Yep. That is where they got me. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #102

If it is not justified appeal. I always do...if I am guilty than so be it. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #37

Yes. LakeArenal Dec 2017 #52

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I'm glad to see someone voicing my concerns about this site tavalon Dec 2017 #132

Thanks LiberalLovinLug Dec 2017 #150

How strange. I'm zentrum Dec 2017 #91

Lucky you.There are more who support Al here, thankfully. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #93

zentrum, it doesn't take very many to drag you up to a jury JimBeard Dec 2017 #125

Sorry to hear that. zentrum Dec 2017 #126

One lady just went down my posts dinging me. Then, she writes me implying I support rape & sex abuse Alice11111 Dec 2017 #138

Even though I disagree on the need for Franken to resign mythology Dec 2017 #15

Truly, whether you support Franken or Gillibrand, you are still Alice11111 Dec 2017 #31

Exactly. This is a major issue, both within the party and in general mythology Dec 2017 #64

That's already happening tavalon Dec 2017 #133

Just be a cheerleader Alice11111 Dec 2017 #136

This place didn't use to be like this tavalon Dec 2017 #137

I joined after the election, in my meltdown. A friend encouraged Alice11111 Dec 2017 #146

They've actually allowed this discussion to an extent tavalon Dec 2017 #147

Very strange, and not good for the Dem Party. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #151

Declaring over 2/3 of the Democratic caucus unworthy Hortensis Dec 2017 #166

Alerted on this? geez people. irisblue Dec 2017 #18

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Communicating with our elected officials is important for democracy IronLionZion Dec 2017 #28

that is going around today. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #34

I applaud your civility, and TheCowsCameHome Dec 2017 #3

I don't know what's worse. kstewart33 Dec 2017 #35

Aw, now, y'see, you fell right into their trap. mac56 Dec 2017 #39

Breaking News: Gillibrand calls for Trump to resign. kstewart33 Dec 2017 #41

That is indeed good news. mac56 Dec 2017 #44

It's called "belated damage control" TheCowsCameHome Dec 2017 #45

Maybe that's what they were trying to do with Al. n/t Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #67

Yep. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #90

When was this? dhol82 Dec 2017 #54

Gillibrand will be replaced by another Dem TheCowsCameHome Dec 2017 #40

Yep Alice11111 Dec 2017 #92

The Line is Forming to the Left disndat Dec 2017 #97

Please just speak for yourself and not all New Yorkers. n/t Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #105

I don't live in New York Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2017 #122

We need Justice Democrats tavalon Dec 2017 #135

So you're as sure now as most were that Hillary would defeat Trump. kstewart33 Dec 2017 #112

I don't want her gone...I just wouldn't vote for her in a presidential primary. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #47

Gillibrand's done some good stuff, though. PatrickforO Dec 2017 #51

Yes, it does hurt. Very unfair. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #94

good points n/t spooky3 Dec 2017 #100

She got 71% of the vote in 2012 in a deep blue state crazycatlady Dec 2017 #66

That's because she had no opponent disndat Dec 2017 #83

K&R BootinUp Dec 2017 #6

"We were ALL feeling various levels of upset and outrage Hortensis Dec 2017 #7

I'm calling Dems Heinreich and Udall who also joined the mob. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #14

Sen. Udall joins call for immigration enforcement investigation. Hortensis Dec 2017 #24

Sen Udall is very good!, but he blew it on the Franken Alice11111 Dec 2017 #29

Bernie Sanders called for Franken to resign. Outrage, any? Hortensis Dec 2017 #156

We were all very well-behaved. And the net neutrality issue did come up. calimary Dec 2017 #128

I called her and schumer suegeo Dec 2017 #8

"Senator Backs $1.5 Trillion Tax Cut, Then Says There's Hortensis Dec 2017 #10

There will be many. It is the Repub Plan of "Reform." Alice11111 Dec 2017 #33

You read this about Republican evil and look for a DEMOCRAT? Hortensis Dec 2017 #50

No, I didn't. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #65

Damn it Alice! Are you back to ignoring evil yet again? suegeo Dec 2017 #85

Wow, thank you! A bit too much perhaps, as I keep Alice11111 Dec 2017 #89

Were you trying to link to a news article? suegeo Dec 2017 #69

Follow up with an email janterry Dec 2017 #57

Still, it's important to let them know, they are not just Alice11111 Dec 2017 #70

It is good that her staff is being honest. delisen Dec 2017 #11

The ones I have called, seem like they aren't much listening. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #46

Why don't we focus on the people who are our real enemy, the people who want to take away Doodley Dec 2017 #12

You mean the ones taking away Jakes Progress Dec 2017 #20

That would have been a good question to ask Gillebrand & her fellow senators! Demit Dec 2017 #25

I know..... like there's not enough real enemies to go after in the world! Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #106

calimary marieo1 Dec 2017 #13

Welcome to DU, marieo1! calimary Dec 2017 #131

Kick dalton99a Dec 2017 #16

Thank you for doing that PatSeg Dec 2017 #21

K&R stonecutter357 Dec 2017 #23

Still waiting. NellieStarbuck Dec 2017 #27

She's doing the too little too late denuciation of Trump flamingdem Dec 2017 #61

welcome to DU gopiscrap Dec 2017 #139

Welcome to DU, NellieStarbuck! calimary Dec 2017 #144

Same here (nt) LoveMyCali Dec 2017 #154

Calimary, you are awesome!! Duppers Dec 2017 #30

Well points to them for being open and civil, let's hope the 70 plus calls makes them rethink flamingdem Dec 2017 #32

Dont pretend to be a constituent if you arent. Agschmid Dec 2017 #36

Sorry, I Can't Agree ProfessorGAC Dec 2017 #43

Yes.. She made it a national interest... LakeArenal Dec 2017 #53

Her Ambition Then Was Her Motivation? ProfessorGAC Dec 2017 #55

Don't pin me to one motivation, these actions are complex... LakeArenal Dec 2017 #59

Good For You ProfessorGAC Dec 2017 #108

Thats all fine and dandy but the OP suggests they were ready to lie about it. Agschmid Dec 2017 #56

So? ProfessorGAC Dec 2017 #58

Not kidding. Sorry not down with lying, didnt know so many were. Agschmid Dec 2017 #60

OK , Don ProfessorGAC Dec 2017 #109

When Senators start realizing they represent the whole of the country and impact the whole tavalon Dec 2017 #143

i remember getting "local" zip codes orleans Dec 2017 #62

Yup, clearly your strategy worked really well. Agschmid Dec 2017 #78

yeah. what was *your* strategy orleans Dec 2017 #148

Walked miles around NH, knocked on doors, made calls, spoke to voters. Agschmid Dec 2017 #157

This ProfessorGAC Dec 2017 #110

Ironically, those Dem senators didn't exactly tell the truth as to why they OnDoutside Dec 2017 #79

You know why I do that? calimary Dec 2017 #123

Couple things... Agschmid Dec 2017 #134

Yeah, this state constituents only thing tavalon Dec 2017 #140

I am sure she bdamomma Dec 2017 #49

I emailed both Kamala and Dianne Feinstein this morning. byronius Dec 2017 #68

Thanks, I need to remember to write my CA reps more often flamingdem Dec 2017 #73

She doesn't seem like the brightest bulb on the tree suegeo Dec 2017 #98

Sorry I meant to reply to post 29 suegeo Dec 2017 #99

OMG I'm so offended flame war flame war. byronius Dec 2017 #115

Thank you for doing this; thank you for being kind and civil to the innocent party who answered the spooky3 Dec 2017 #74

I'm trying to understand the "due process" complaint ClarendonDem Dec 2017 #80

Due process in this case is short hand for the Ethics Committee flamingdem Dec 2017 #82

Got it, thanks ClarendonDem Dec 2017 #84

Right on, sista! Great job. I'll call, too. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #81

All I get is busy. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #87

Gillibrand must be some leader, Progressive dog Dec 2017 #95

Schumer is New Yorks' senior senator suegeo Dec 2017 #104

So Franken resigned because he has street smarts Progressive dog Dec 2017 #114

That's almost correct, imho. suegeo Dec 2017 #120

Franken had street smarts, that's why Progressive dog Dec 2017 #121

Actually, he resigned because with thirty three Senators sticking him with a shiv, tavalon Dec 2017 #141

No one was "Sticking him with a shiv" Progressive dog Dec 2017 #173

He asked for an investigation right away. LisaL Dec 2017 #158

And then he changed his mind Progressive dog Dec 2017 #174

Actually they were all texting and talking about and said if one more allegation comes out we will Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #107

not silly so much as stupid stupid stupid suegeo Dec 2017 #118

Well said tavalon Dec 2017 #142

Character means ALWAYS asking, Is this the RIGHT thing to do? lostnfound Dec 2017 #111

Touching is a joke? DownriverDem Dec 2017 #162

Stupid false equivalence, Im feeding it. Nt lostnfound Dec 2017 #175

This. populistdriven Dec 2017 #113

Good for you MustLoveBeagles Dec 2017 #116

KnRnThanks Hekate Dec 2017 #117

Check out her FB page and Twitter feed - 1000 to 1 really really pissed at her NYgal Dec 2017 #119

Welcome to DU, NYgal! calimary Dec 2017 #145

I was on her mailing list and unsubscribed. erinlough Dec 2017 #127

She's forfeited any support for a 2020 presidential nomination. nt oasis Dec 2017 #129

Does that go for the other 31, including Bernie Sanders? Hortensis Dec 2017 #163

Bernie won't be remembered for leading the ill fated charge oasis Dec 2017 #169

You're embarrasing yourself and us DeltaLitProf Dec 2017 #153

Please speak for yourself LoveMyCali Dec 2017 #155

Thank you.. I've called every Senator twice mountain grammy Dec 2017 #159

+1000 flamingdem Dec 2017 #172