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In reply to the discussion: Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out of Democratic Presidential Race [View all]We have about three posters on DU that only show up to bash Al Franken the second his name appears.
The thread was about Gillibrand pulling out of the presidential race, anyway. She was doing neither herself nor the race any good in the first place, so she made the right decision in any case.
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Agreed. Subthread: does anyone around here think she's a serious VP candidate? I don't.
TeamPooka
Aug 2019
#32
I don't think Al Franken would be rejoicing about this, he has a big heart, but I am rejoicing
Perseus
Aug 2019
#9
Curious who you are leaning toward in race for the nomination given 4 Dem Senators
rpannier
Aug 2019
#18
Not going to play this game. She led the charge. She's admitted so and tried to benefit from it.
hlthe2b
Aug 2019
#21
I'm thinking Rachel will be too busy with the Lawrence O'Donnell thing, keeping her job
yaesu
Aug 2019
#20
I appreciate her voice for women, and hope she becomes a force in the Senate.
ancianita
Aug 2019
#56