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PatSeg

(53,550 posts)
12. I agree
Thu Aug 6, 2020, 02:22 PM
Aug 2020

If she wants to start a movement, she should become an activist. I don't see how she is serving her constituents or the Democratic party. Being a legislator is a serious and important job. I am tired of congressional newcomers using their elected positions to undermine the reputation and accomplishments of more experienced Democrats.

When Al Franken was first elected to the senate, he kept a low national profile and put all his focus on serving the people who elected him. He treated his job with great dignity and respect and rarely gave television interviews until he had proven himself and was elected to a second term. I can't imagine him publicly booing someone like Hillary Clinton.

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We'll see what her constituents think soon. theaocp Aug 2020 #1
From July 17? A lot happened since then question everything Aug 2020 #15
I couldn't find anything more recent. theaocp Aug 2020 #19
I think leading a movement probably serves her constituents very well Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #2
Mediators try to see a "middle ground" WorkDoctor Aug 2020 #3
a movement who boo's Hillary llashram Aug 2020 #10
I agree PatSeg Aug 2020 #12
Is this fear of a strong, vocal woman rearing its ugly head again? Lonestarblue Aug 2020 #4
I doubt it. NurseJackie Aug 2020 #6
Can't claim that argument when Omar's backers disregarded the same when it comes to.. Budi Aug 2020 #8
Post removed Post removed Aug 2020 #13
It is unfortunate that instead of looking for reasons one seeks "identities." question everything Aug 2020 #16
K & R THIS ⬆️ Budi Aug 2020 #20
Thank You. "While Omar wants to lead a movement, Melton-Meaux seeks to serve the Fifth District." Budi Aug 2020 #5
I know, right? NurseJackie Aug 2020 #7
K & R for Mpls Star Tribune. Budi Aug 2020 #9
I've seen this quote somewhere else. wcast Aug 2020 #11
A few years ago, the ownership Wbrady10 Aug 2020 #14
Oh, please, don't look for excuses. She is bad and the stib pointed it out question everything Aug 2020 #17
Nancy Pelosi endorses her RhodeIslandOne Aug 2020 #29
Party leaders endorse incumbents. question everything Aug 2020 #30
State party leaders also file ethics complaints RhodeIslandOne Aug 2020 #32
It's not my district. I live in St. Paul. MineralMan Aug 2020 #18
I concur Randomthought Aug 2020 #22
What I wonder is whether turnout will be as high as it was MineralMan Aug 2020 #23
I lived there for many, many years. Scruffy1 Aug 2020 #25
Omar had strong support in 2018 in S W Randomthought Aug 2020 #26
I think you may have to get precinct data from MineralMan Aug 2020 #27
In 2018 it was an open seat after Keith Ellison chose to run for AG question everything Aug 2020 #31
I'm in outstate MN, so obviously, I have no idea what the sentiment is like in Omar's district. scarletwoman Aug 2020 #24
I don't know, either MineralMan Aug 2020 #28
The Squad seems to be doing pretty good at shutting out these challengers so far liskddksil Aug 2020 #21
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