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In reply to the discussion: 'Serving under Trump is embarrassing': Fifth Republican congressman retires in just two weeks as GOP [View all]enough
(13,262 posts)5. You said it. NT
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'Serving under Trump is embarrassing': Fifth Republican congressman retires in just two weeks as GOP [View all]
UpInArms
Jul 2019
OP
It's a cult mechanic. The "moderates" step away and are replaced by the more fanatical.
Midnight Writer
Jul 2019
#49
ah, but my bet is that he will continue to vote with Trump until he is gone!!
riversedge
Jul 2019
#3
Methinks he knows the feces are about to hit the fan and he wants out of the line of fire.
Ford_Prefect
Jul 2019
#63
Exactly! Apparently most Republicans are constitutionally ignorant though. nt
WePurrsevere
Jul 2019
#15
Now, if only we can get five Republican senators to retire or be defeated...
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Jul 2019
#18
Of the 22 Repubs running, only five have one Dem opponent. The rest are 3 or more Dems, thus will
ancianita
Jul 2019
#60
Embarrassing? Farting in an elevator is embarrassing. Enabling Fat Donnie's insanity
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Jul 2019
#61
"Every day there is some indefensible tweet or comment to defend or explain"
Martin Eden
Jul 2019
#19
I think their basic reason for leaving is to not damage their reputation any more than it already is
llmart
Jul 2019
#33
Curious how many GOPers are willing to quit instead of holding the POS accountable.
Rabrrrrrr
Jul 2019
#38
His use of the phrase "serving under Trump" illustrates a big part of the problem
DavidDvorkin
Jul 2019
#50
If those with a shred of integrity leave, will that not self-select for a more racist GOP?
guillaumeb
Jul 2019
#52