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koiwoman53

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11. RIP to a brave man

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Mon Aug 18, 2014, 07:22 PM

Aug 2014

with the amount of hate and anger expressed by the GOP when he made the switch it was a true act of selfless bravery to be sure our democracy stayed alive. He will be missed, let us hope there are strong leaders in the wings to continue his vision.

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Former senator James Jeffords dies at 80 [View all] DonViejo Aug 2014 OP

RIP, Senator Jeffords frazzled Aug 2014 #1

Couldn't say it better. amandabeech Aug 2014 #8

Indeed, great service to America by doing that. I had the opportunity to meet him. Nice guy. TheNutcracker Aug 2014 #10

GW Bush was on his way to resigning before the end of his term.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2014 #2

And there was this: NYC Liberal Aug 2014 #15

From when some Republicans were sane. onehandle Aug 2014 #3

More coverage: alp227 Aug 2014 #4

RIP, Jumpin' Jim. It was a hard thing for him to do to make that leap. MADem Aug 2014 #5

RIP, Senator Jeffords. sinkingfeeling Aug 2014 #6

He was one of the last true Republicans. Him and Arlen Specter LynneSin Aug 2014 #7

Rest Well, good man UpInArms Aug 2014 #9

RIP to a brave man koiwoman53 Aug 2014 #11

Cross gently, sir... Aristus Aug 2014 #12

He was a hero! RIP good sir. n/t JusticeForAll Aug 2014 #13

Very ethical, decent man. n/t Judi Lynn Aug 2014 #14

RIP PassingFair Aug 2014 #16

RIP Tom Ripley Aug 2014 #17

The loss of a very good and honorable man RFKHumphreyObama Aug 2014 #18