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In reply to the discussion: Feinstein needs to retire. [View all]Old Okie
(146 posts)87. Yes
Keeping the filibuster means nothing will get done and Repubs will take back the Senate in 2 years
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It was DiFi who was taken in by the "gentlemans' agreement" that allowed Kavanaugh to proceed. nt
Grasswire2
Oct 2020
#5
I recall reading that Thurmond's aides would get him dressed and bring him to the Senate Offices.
madaboutharry
Oct 2020
#30
His final couple of years were brutal, but his absolute love for the Senate likely kept him alive
Polybius
Oct 2020
#34
Not particularly, but I sure as shit wouldn't ridicule him because he's a devout Jew.
George II
Oct 2020
#69
I voted for her Dem challenger in the last election. She either doesn't understand how the GOP
RockRaven
Oct 2020
#19
Feinstein has also said she thinks the filibuster is a good thing and doesn't want it to go.
Statistical
Oct 2020
#22
Her 2006 race was the only time I ever voted for anyone but a Democrat in a senate race
sandensea
Oct 2020
#35
I am 72 and agree. I am nothing like the thinker and person I was at 70, much less in my 30's.
LiberalArkie
Oct 2020
#74
You're right so why is Dianne Feinstein heaping praise on Lindsey Graham and not Jaime Harrison?
Maven
Oct 2020
#80
How did she shift her approach & get more out of the beast? She's my senator as well.
diva77
Oct 2020
#66
She needs to make room for younger people to bring in new ideas and new energy.
LiberalArkie
Oct 2020
#70
Old people tend to hug a lot. Especially old women who have been denied hugs due to
No Vested Interest
Oct 2020
#95