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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRichard Painter is still sticking to his guns after losing his primary Senate bid (Lawrence OD)
To me, this proves that he isn't an act. He wants to see Trump taken down and I would love to see him called to serve as a White House ethics lawyer again in a future Democratic administration. He is a good man.
oasis
(49,376 posts)madaboutharry
(40,207 posts)He has a low threshold for bullshit.
sharedvalues
(6,916 posts)Welcome to the Democratic Party, Richard.
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)That sort of thinking gave us people like James Comey. Painter can run for Congress in a red district or work for a public integrity advocacy group.
manor321
(3,344 posts)I want honest to goodness 100% progressive Democrats!
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,673 posts)because he never completely embraced the whole Dem platform, so I voted against him in the primary. I hope he will support and campaign for Tina Smith.
phleshdef
(11,936 posts)But his views on presidential ethics are solid and that is what his whole thing is about. So I think that is where he belongs because that is what he is gifted at.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,673 posts)a kennedy
(29,647 posts)who will listen....and sorry to say, watch how FAWK noise is handling it.....
ecstatic
(32,681 posts)JI7
(89,247 posts)i would not support him for elected office but i love him going after trump and speaking out.