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In reply to the discussion: Sen. Frank Lautenberg dead at 89 [View all]mountain grammy
(29,016 posts)3. My sympathies to the family
Now, the question is, seeing the obstruction of Republicans when NJ needed help after Sandy, who will Christie appoint?
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Hell, I'd pay $100 to see a "liberal Republican." No such animal exists on the planet.
mountain grammy
Jun 2013
#7
Sad but true.. but at least they're not batshit crazy and have some interest in governing.
mountain grammy
Jun 2013
#34
My father and brother lived in Jersey and my brother just called and told me that he is upset
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jun 2013
#15
Thanks alp for doing that. His sentiments should be remembered. It still holds true.
freshwest
Jun 2013
#80
So it's on in New Jersey. Hopefully the real-life Dick Tracy character, will screw up.
onehandle
Jun 2013
#21
Wished he had been mine. I got Cruz. My condolences to you and regrets for me and the rest of...
marble falls
Jun 2013
#22
Sorry he is gone. And I thought it very honorable of him to return to the fray.
freshwest
Jun 2013
#64
Gov (bribe your ex USAG boss) Chris Christie picking a replacement of Sen Lautenberg
laserhaas
Jun 2013
#33
Just heard about this on npr. At his age with his health he wouldn't serve his full last term.
alp227
Jun 2013
#40
Regrets to the family. Maybe he should have retired before the election. Now we get a GOP in the
kelliekat44
Jun 2013
#50
If he appoints a Democrat such as Booker he can kiss his 2016 presidential aspirations
totodeinhere
Jun 2013
#55
It seems that Democrats die in states where Republican Governors have the choice of party
dbackjon
Jun 2013
#57
RIP. PS: Hey Chris! Here's your chance to show how much you love The Boss! n/t
Bossy Monkey
Jun 2013
#60