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In reply to the discussion: Oh my GOD Kamala Harris could win this thing! [View all]pnwmom
(109,051 posts)132. That would eliminate EVERY woman Senator but one -- because they ALL signed the letter
except for Amy, and she said the only reason she didn't sign was because she works alongside him.
Those women were there IN the Senate, and they were talking to the young women Congressional staffers -- including the ones who complained about his behavior. I trust their judgement of the situation. I'm sorry that Al Franken, who I think is a good person, got caught up in a cultural sea change. His kind of joking around is no longer acceptable with many women. And he did the right thing to resign when he did.
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Depends on who you're speaking of when you say "and his supporters."
Still In Wisconsin
Jan 2019
#93
We had the TV on while doing other stuff at home, and I think he is the one I heard say Drumph sees
deurbano
Jan 2019
#65
California's early, early primary and that favorite daughter thingy will work in her favor
Brother Buzz
Jan 2019
#14
LOL, if the comments from the YouTube post of the speech are any indication....
Brother Buzz
Jan 2019
#22
Maybe a good time for her to resurrect one of our favorite Clinton lines...
KY_EnviroGuy
Jan 2019
#67
I Have Contributed to Her Campaign & Have Purchased Some Apparel that Supports Her . .
OldManTarHeel
Jan 2019
#34
Not only is she saying all the right things, she simply comes off very presidential.
honest.abe
Jan 2019
#36
It's very early. If her home state is enthusiastic, she has crossed hurdle #1.
Honeycombe8
Jan 2019
#87
How does it "undermine" other candidates? And what does having a "viable Latino candidate"
ehrnst
Jan 2019
#164
What data do you have that DU or even the media calling someone a "frontrunner"
ehrnst
Jan 2019
#167
Most people who watched the Sessions hearing thought, "I hope Franken runs for President."
Honeycombe8
Jan 2019
#90
There's a rule that if a candidate doesn't have a certain % of supporters...
Honeycombe8
Jan 2019
#94
Biden has faced criticism for being physically affectionate with women, so he would have been nuts
pnwmom
Jan 2019
#133
That would eliminate EVERY woman Senator but one -- because they ALL signed the letter
pnwmom
Jan 2019
#132
Amy worked closely with him on a daily basis since they were both on the Minnesota delegation.
pnwmom
Jan 2019
#143
I accept her independent decision. She did the right thing. Deal with it. nt
Honeycombe8
Jan 2019
#144
What are you talking about? I told you I'm fine with her decision. What IS NOT fine hss nothing to
pnwmom
Jan 2019
#145
What makes you think the women in the Senate failed to question the accusers who were working
pnwmom
Jan 2019
#147
I don't think they would have necessarily advertised it if they had personally talked to staffers
pnwmom
Jan 2019
#161
Please stop hounding me about this. It wasn't reported ANYWHERE...that ANYONE...
Honeycombe8
Jan 2019
#162
Liked her speech. Liked her interview on Rachel's show. She seems like the
FailureToCommunicate
Jan 2019
#137
Honestly just about anyone could win this thing as we have months to go nola.
cstanleytech
Jan 2019
#150