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Merlot

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19. They haven't suddenly embraced Democratic ideals, and they will dump us like a hot rock

Reply to Marie Marie (Reply #11)

Thu Oct 11, 2018, 08:43 PM

Oct 2018

That's what I've been thinking as well. These "former republicans" are just embarrased, they haven't changed their position on how the government is run. They seem to think changing parties is like betting on a different sports team when in fact it's chaning your whole belief system.

Yes, most will be gone in a short time. They think they're making some grand political statement right now. heh.

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Scoop: Michael Cohen is now a registered Democrat [View all] DonViejo Oct 2018 OP

Gotta love this. Trump no doubt will go out and demean Cohen. Mueller hurry hurry ! YOHABLO Oct 2018 #1

I don't think I want him! amb123 Oct 2018 #2

Not really a 'gain' to brag about. keithbvadu2 Oct 2018 #10

Sorry Michael Cohen saidsimplesimon Oct 2018 #3

I wonder if cohen will have to wait for awhile to vote..hummmmm..... asiliveandbreathe Oct 2018 #4

Seems probable. WheelWalker Oct 2018 #6

If he pleads guilty to a felony... PJMcK Oct 2018 #5

Voting in NY........................Cohen..................... turbinetree Oct 2018 #7

Another headline where I expect to see The Onion when I open it. BeckyDem Oct 2018 #8

Can he vote? Isn't he a convicted felon now? KCDebbie Oct 2018 #9

Depends on the state... FarPoint Oct 2018 #17

On one hand, it is good to see so many Republicans switching parties. Marie Marie Oct 2018 #11

They haven't suddenly embraced Democratic ideals, and they will dump us like a hot rock Merlot Oct 2018 #19

He is BI-party. Same with Jared, his dad, Ivanka and the fucking moron. BigmanPigman Oct 2018 #12

Hell hath no fury like a fixer scorned. GoCubsGo Oct 2018 #13

If he is going to pardon him my bet is it will be after the elections. cstanleytech Oct 2018 #14

Better late than never I guess. nt SunSeeker Oct 2018 #15

He's also a convicted felon. n/t NNadir Oct 2018 #16

Doesnt matter now..he is a convicted felon INdemo Oct 2018 #18

He's not in my club. Fuck him. FUCK HIM. truthisfreedom Oct 2018 #20

It's the symbolism and the FU to trump's UGLY face.. Cha Oct 2018 #21

Maybe he'll post here. Marcuse Oct 2018 #22

What's happening with his case? Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #23

Don't like it! Fox will use this. Cohen is a democrat California_Republic Oct 2018 #24