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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI think we should urge all democrats to NOT attend inauguration
https://qz.com/885795/who-is-not-attending-trumps-inauguration/
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I think we should urge all democrats to NOT attend inauguration (Original Post)
ciaobaby
Jan 2017
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Hoyt
(54,770 posts)1. I wouldn't go or watch, but does that mean we trash Democrats if they do go?
ciaobaby
(1,000 posts)3. No need to trash anyone.
Simply call and encourage them not to go.
riversedge
(70,084 posts)6. Of course. I politely asked my Rep not to attend out of repect for John Lewis. I left a message
for my Dem Senator. I will call my Repug also.
HassleCat
(6,409 posts)2. There will be a few with the courage.
Most will go because they're expected to attend. It's difficult for them to buck the system because they depend on the back scratching and favor trading that drives the legislative system.
riversedge
(70,084 posts)4. Here is a web address to contact them. Great idea...
ciaobaby
(1,000 posts)5. Perfect - thanks for posting this
riversedge
(70,084 posts)7. Dem Rep. Mark Pocan (WI) won't attend the inauguration, says Trump needs to act like a president,
Just found this--He is from Madison WI.
Kyle Griffin ?@kylegriffin1 3h3 hours ago
Kyle Griffin Retweeted Rep. Mark Pocan
Dem Rep. Mark Pocan won't attend the inauguration, says Trump needs to act like a president, "not an immature, undignified reality star".
Rep. Mark Pocan Verified account
?@repmarkpocan
After reading classified Russian hacking doc & @realDonaldTrump offensive tweets to @repjohnlewis I will not be attending the Inauguration.