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In reply to the discussion: Feinstein needs to retire. [View all]radius777
(3,635 posts)90. Terrible. This simply hands Graham and Senate Repubs
in close races a commercial they can use to show themselves as 'bipartisan'.
DiFi, what exactly has Grahman and the GOP done to show they are operating in good faith? They stole Garland's seat and are now stealing RBG's seat that should be filled by Biden. We are going to have a 6-3 hard right Supreme Court and this is what our Dem leaders do to fight for us? These hearings were a sham and even Kamala Harris said so.
Dems are supposed to be the party that stands in defense of those who have been historically left out. This is exactly why younger voters and PoC often feel alienated from the party.
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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