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dlk

(11,549 posts) Mon Dec 11, 2017, 01:18 PM Dec 2017

"Rush to Punishment" Rings True

In another DU post this a.m., an article from former Minnesota Governor, Arne Carlson, spoke of the Democratic Senators' "rush to punishment" in throwing Senator Franken under the bus. He is absolutely right. At some point, I believe the Senators will regret this poor decision. It's time to change leadership.

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"Rush to Punishment" Rings True (Original Post) dlk Dec 2017 OP

We need strong Democratic Leaders that support each other even when democratisphere Dec 2017 #1

In the Race to Demand Franken's Resignation, the Current Leadership Looks Weak dlk Dec 2017 #2

democratisphere

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1. We need strong Democratic Leaders that support each other even when

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Mon Dec 11, 2017, 01:22 PM

Dec 2017

under attack by the vast RW conspiracy generators. United we stand, divided we fall. It has never been more true!

dlk

(11,549 posts)

2. In the Race to Demand Franken's Resignation, the Current Leadership Looks Weak

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Mon Dec 11, 2017, 01:29 PM

Dec 2017

This also makes them look like weasels and hurts the Democratic Party far more than it helps.

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