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In reply to the discussion: Thank you Barbara Lee [View all]lastlib
(23,356 posts)12. She was willing to go another six years of a Senate term--
so I think she still had the energy to go for a longer ride. And she doesn't strike me as a lady who would ever give up her passion to fight for justice. It's too strong in her. That's why we still need her.
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I wanted to, but voted for Porter hoping the two candidates could both be Dems
obamanut2012
Mar 6
#8
I agree with you. Barbara Lee exiting the House depresses me. So, too Katie Porter, but..
hlthe2b
Mar 6
#18
Congresswoman Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against the Authorization for Use of Military Force
hlthe2b
Mar 6
#31
Floridian here and I thought any of the three would be an excellent candidate.
NoMoreRepugs
Mar 6
#29