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AlexSFCA

(6,137 posts)
87. I like seeing so many candidates
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 10:42 PM
Jan 2019

I think this is good for us, dems will have ample choice which should keep all of us engaged. There will be a candidate for everyone; record turnout would be nice considering that so many state and local elections are typically bundled with primaries. Gop will only have trump, lol; which potentially means record low gop primary turnout.

Al Franken. That is all i need to know. dem4decades Jan 2019 #1
+10000000 Pachamama Jan 2019 #2
+1 leftofcool Jan 2019 #40
+10000000 OnDoutside Jan 2019 #47
She believed a lying birther over Franken wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #50
Plus 7 other women Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #55
Ah it's you again wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #60
Prove your accusation Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #65
You're going to believe a birther? wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #69
I'm not going to call 7 women Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #70
Playing the race card, are we? wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #74
So because they voted for someone you don't like Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #76
Yep, all those senators were wrong wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #89
They never claimed they were assaulted Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #91
So Franken never actually assaulted them wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #95
No one ever said he did. Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #97
So what did he do? Take a photo? wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #99
If you don't know what he did Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #111
With an ethics investigation, perhaps? wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #135
You really believe that the GOP Senators Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #140
So the only fair thing was to throw Franken out? wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #142
Life is unfair sometime. Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #149
A GOP controlled hearing wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #157
A GOP controlled hearing would be a circus Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #158
Franken asked for the hearing wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #160
After the first accusation Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #161
Read the thread wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #162
Have Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #164
How haven't the holes been poked? wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #166
Because there is no evidence to support Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #167
Nope, you show in detail how his argument doesn't hold up. wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #168
I don't have to refute opinion Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #170
Prove that they are opinions wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #172
They are not? Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #173
I've already posted the links wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #174
Go ahead Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #178
And as usual Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #188
Well said. At least we know the new excuse they're resorting to is OnDoutside Jan 2019 #192
And at the same time they demand proof that Franken is innocent wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #193
Then just post the links that Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #194
Funny that.... OnDoutside Jan 2019 #199
i think the Black Death is more popular than she is. trueblue2007 Jan 2019 #251
Shouldn't you that be Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #195
Actually no. Shame on them for not thinking straight when Gillibrand showed naked ambition OnDoutside Jan 2019 #198
So they were just all blind followers? Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #200
Yes, it doesn't speak well for them. Not playing. Thing is, she is so overwhelmingly unpopular on OnDoutside Jan 2019 #206
So no links Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #215
If I was interested in playing, I would, but you're the one in the overwhelming minority on this OnDoutside Jan 2019 #231
Nothing wrong with being in the minority Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #233
Nothing wrong with it when you are in the right, but you aren't. You're standing up for OnDoutside Jan 2019 #235
That is your opinion Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #237
And I'm standing up against the lack of fairness for Al Franken. So we all can have our opinion. OnDoutside Jan 2019 #238
Never said that what happened to Franken Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #239
Oh, that's nice to hear. OnDoutside Jan 2019 #245
AL FRANKEN was NOT treated fairly at all. Guillibrand treated him with contempt. I can't forgive trueblue2007 Jan 2019 #253
Not treated fairly by over 30 Senators Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #254
Sadly, this is one where the Senators WRONGLY rushed ONLY for political expediency. But, LBM20 Jan 2019 #217
So all the other Senators Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #220
You prove they weren't lying / nt bitterross Jan 2019 #81
So women don't deserve to be believed? Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #85
Yeah, their claims need to be investigated wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #90
So you are refuting the whole Me Too movement Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #92
Why are you caping for trumpanzees? wellst0nev0ter Jan 2019 #94
Not all were Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #96
The picture of Franken with the last crazy clearly Drahthaardogs Jan 2019 #98
What evidence is there Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #110
She wasn't. She's just a loon. Drahthaardogs Jan 2019 #114
What evidence is there that all Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #115
It's been posted here a million times. Drahthaardogs Jan 2019 #116
SPOT ON CORRECT! Franken's "accusers" where Trumpists and nutjobs pumped up by right wing media or LBM20 Jan 2019 #212
All those you mention went through an investigative process Bradshaw3 Jan 2019 #102
Not at first Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #113
Wrong, they all went through an investigative process Bradshaw3 Jan 2019 #117
I'm not misrepresenting anything Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #118
Yes you did Bradshaw3 Jan 2019 #132
Never said that what Franken was accused of Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #145
You keep inserting those names into the discussion Bradshaw3 Jan 2019 #152
But they are linked Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #155
Oooooo, now Tweeden is "OBVIOUSLY" a RW hack Drahthaardogs Jan 2019 #153
No that was in regard to Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #156
DON'T YOU DARE TWIST MY WORDS THAT WAY! THAT'S NOT AT ALL WHAT I SAID. bitterross Jan 2019 #120
That is the standard for criminal prosecution Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #121
I'm not debating you. You are only interested in scoring points bitterross Jan 2019 #126
So because Tweeden was backed by Roger Stone Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #137
I knew you'd take one statement and run with it. Ignoring the overall message. bitterross Jan 2019 #229
I agree with you about Franken's intent Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #230
It needed to be properly investigated and vetted. Many were LAME and some confirmed TRUMPISTS! What LBM20 Jan 2019 #204
Franken did get screwed Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #211
Yup. It was HYSTERIA and the timing of the thing, and it is an important lesson of history that LBM20 Jan 2019 #223
It is YOUR burden to prove they were telling the truth. The accused is the one who gets due process! LBM20 Jan 2019 #209
I can't Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #218
It was political shit at the height of a hysterical moment in our history. Bottom line, THEY have LBM20 Jan 2019 #224
Sorry but I can't buy Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #225
He wanted a full investigation, unlike any other predator ever. sfwriter Jan 2019 #129
Do you really thing the GOP Senators Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #139
No, it would turn out like Benghazi... sfwriter Jan 2019 #141
Unfortunately, I doubt that would have happened Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #148
AH IT IS YOU AGAIN. I agree with what wellst0nev0ter said about you. trueblue2007 Jan 2019 #250
Oh I'm so devastated Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #255
+1 Power 2 the People Jan 2019 #79
So you are a single issue voter? Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #57
No two issue voter. Justice and fairness. There's many great Democratic candidates in the running. dem4decades Jan 2019 #73
Like Warren, Harris and Sanders? Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #75
She led the charge, others followed. He was denied a fair hearing. We're done. dem4decades Jan 2019 #78
So Warren, Sanders and Harris are just mindless followers? Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #83
Done dem4decades Jan 2019 #84
Is that a yes or a no? Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #86
Fair enough. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #179
Lots of better candidates out there. sfwriter Jan 2019 #130
I won't argue with that Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #146
+1 NYFlip Jan 2019 #63
+ a million. mn9driver Jan 2019 #107
He took on Rush years ago and Sessions a year ago. dem4decades Jan 2019 #181
+++1000000 nt Doremus Jan 2019 #144
AGREED! DemKittyNC Jan 2019 #154
+1 meatwitheyes Jan 2019 #163
I AGREE. in my mind, she blew it. trueblue2007 Jan 2019 #249
She's not my candidate. madaboutharry Jan 2019 #3
No objection if you don't want to support her personally... brooklynite Jan 2019 #11
Look down the thread jcgoldie Jan 2019 #17
I've looked down many of these threads... brooklynite Jan 2019 #18
I disagree jcgoldie Jan 2019 #21
Well said padah513 Jan 2019 #33
Must be why she won re-election with Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #58
She isn't inspiring either. I can't see voters getting excited about her LeftInTX Jan 2019 #169
That is enitrely possible..: brooklynite Jan 2019 #171
And she burned her Clinton bridges in cynical style, won't help her. OnDoutside Jan 2019 #48
Spot on. Any Dem who doesn't get the Clinton's support won't go far... brush Jan 2019 #182
Yes and that was all about the same time. Perhaps it was a OnDoutside Jan 2019 #191
Then again Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #196
At an election where all Dem boats were lifted. Yeah, have fun in the national spotlight. OnDoutside Jan 2019 #203
And her boat Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #208
Hahaha, very funny ! I'm going to bookmark your post for when the primary results come in ! OnDoutside Jan 2019 #213
Never said she would win a primary Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #219
That's a fairly weak crutch to hang on to in deep blue NY. OnDoutside Jan 2019 #232
And she still got a higher Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #234
lol OnDoutside Jan 2019 #236
Ridiculous. Any Democrat would've won in deep blue New York. brush Jan 2019 #210
+1 OnDoutside Jan 2019 #214
True Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #216
No... handmade34 Jan 2019 #4
I like her a lot. Great spokesperson for us. WeekiWater Jan 2019 #5
She's my Senator and I'd gladly like for her to be primaried. nt jrthin Jan 2019 #56
You have 5 years to find a challenger Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #59
Who are you looking to take the mantle? WeekiWater Jan 2019 #62
A solid dem. nt jrthin Jan 2019 #71
Ok. WeekiWater Jan 2019 #72
Let her stay in the Senate as her seat is safe in blue New York. brush Jan 2019 #183
No sale. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2019 #6
More time in senate for this senator would be my recommendation. oasis Jan 2019 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #8
She and over 30 other Senators Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #61
YEP. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #64
Ugh MoonRiver Jan 2019 #9
I give not a shit. (nt) Paladin Jan 2019 #10
Gillibrand Plans to Announce Indykatie Jan 2019 #41
UGH!!!!! nt jrthin Jan 2019 #12
To paraphrase Waylon Jennings Mr. Quackers Jan 2019 #13
Ugh. No thanks. SCRUBDASHRUB Jan 2019 #14
I do not trust or respect her judgement. I can't support her. NurseJackie Jan 2019 #15
Me, neither EffieBlack Jan 2019 #100
That is exactly how I feel Metatron Jan 2019 #147
Agreed, as a New Yorker I held my nose and voted for her. c-rational Jan 2019 #222
Same here. Her judgment about the Clinton's and Franken R B Garr Jan 2019 #248
lol ! stonecutter357 Jan 2019 #16
In other news, elderly man brings a dead raccoon into McDonalds. milestogo Jan 2019 #19
. Autumn Jan 2019 #20
+1 dalton99a Jan 2019 #46
This is LBN material! ProudLib72 Jan 2019 #77
Good one!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #227
Nah. Sunsky Jan 2019 #22
She can go pound sand. BlueStater Jan 2019 #23
She and over 30 other Senators Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #93
She threw Franken under the bus a few times and ran over him again. Forget her! Nt helpisontheway Jan 2019 #24
So did Warren, Sanders and Harris. Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #67
She is my last choice. ooky Jan 2019 #25
She won't last long after what she did to Al Franken. redstatebluegirl Jan 2019 #26
She really shouldn't bother - she isn't going anywhere. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #27
With the help of over 30 other Senators Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #68
You keep saying that but that doesn't change what she did. brush Jan 2019 #184
So the others were just blind followers? Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #187
Post removed Post removed Jan 2019 #28
That is completely uncalled for. MrsCoffee Jan 2019 #53
Sorry Blue Owl Jan 2019 #29
After Her Handling of the Franken Matter, Gillibrand Has Much to Overcome dlk Jan 2019 #30
Only if you're living in 1991. BannonsLiver Jan 2019 #32
+1 /nt LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #37
You're fooling yourself if you think that won't come up. brush Jan 2019 #185
Anyone who attempts to deflect with stiff Biden did 28 years ago will be buried with their own LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #186
meh. PubliusEnigma Jan 2019 #31
I will not support her in the primaries Vinnie From Indy Jan 2019 #34
Gillibrand is a Democrat Progressive dog Jan 2019 #35
There is a whole lot of territory outside New York. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #36
New York has a lot more votes than some states, Progressive dog Jan 2019 #51
Minnesota has been the most reliable blue state for President in the past 50 years. LakeSuperiorView Jan 2019 #105
President only elections for last fifty years Progressive dog Jan 2019 #122
Hmmm... We were only talking presidential elections. LakeSuperiorView Jan 2019 #124
No, I was talking about a specific election Progressive dog Jan 2019 #125
And that was what kind of an election? LakeSuperiorView Jan 2019 #128
I migt not vote for Gillibrand in the next primaries Progressive dog Jan 2019 #131
Congratulations. You maybe have made a decision. LakeSuperiorView Jan 2019 #150
And Hillary got more votes than IQ45 MyOwnPeace Jan 2019 #106
Would it have been better if Hillary had gotten fewer votes? Progressive dog Jan 2019 #123
Obviously, it's not "how many" - but "where" MyOwnPeace Jan 2019 #127
Of course the election is not being held now Progressive dog Jan 2019 #133
But the comments can contribute MyOwnPeace Jan 2019 #134
Russians and Hillary haters gave us Trump by their propaganda Progressive dog Jan 2019 #136
She wouldn't win a Democratic primary in Minnesota let alone the nomination. sarcasmo Jan 2019 #43
That's an opinion and you are entitled to it Progressive dog Jan 2019 #49
Nope PatSeg Jan 2019 #38
We don't need a president Takket Jan 2019 #39
Self delete since everything is being flagged. sarcasmo Jan 2019 #42
Won't get nominated.. LW1977 Jan 2019 #44
Gillibrand is a proven opportunist.... quickesst Jan 2019 #45
all these great women! what if i actually do NOT know who to caucus/vote for in the primary? samnsara Jan 2019 #52
Gillibrand is my LEAST favorite candidate aeromanKC Jan 2019 #54
How about no? Still In Wisconsin Jan 2019 #66
Must be a "down" time.......... MyOwnPeace Jan 2019 #108
Hell no! Mme. Defarge Jan 2019 #80
Nope, sorry. kacekwl Jan 2019 #82
I like seeing so many candidates AlexSFCA Jan 2019 #87
She should save her money. tavernier Jan 2019 #88
Ah, a "Blue Dog." David__77 Jan 2019 #101
No thanks, unless she's the nominee. badhair77 Jan 2019 #103
I will change my registration just to primary her out. dhol82 Jan 2019 #104
I think it will take a woman beat rRump. Kurt V. Jan 2019 #109
Even knowing her missteps, I'll give her a chance aikoaiko Jan 2019 #112
Has KG responded to the criticism of her re the whole Franken affair? InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #180
I read something aikoaiko Jan 2019 #189
Thanks. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #190
No Thanks. jalan48 Jan 2019 #119
Al Franken should run too andym Jan 2019 #138
When that happens customerserviceguy Jan 2019 #143
NEVER!!! NEVER!!! elfin Jan 2019 #151
Nope. No way. No how. shanny Jan 2019 #159
Good luck with that.. flamingdem Jan 2019 #165
After what she did to al Franken, I wouldn't support her for dogcatcher. beachbum bob Jan 2019 #175
Nope! Nope! Nope! democratisphere Jan 2019 #176
Nope, Nien, nyat LW1977 Jan 2019 #177
No one will be stopping her if she decides to run, of course DFW Jan 2019 #197
She's a perfectly fine candidate... DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2019 #201
She led a witch hunt against Al Franken. It was totally SHITTY and she won't gain traction. LBM20 Jan 2019 #205
If she's everybody's eighth choice, as she is mine, you have nothing to worry about. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2019 #207
Well said nt Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #240
I don't see the need to trash her. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2019 #241
Unfortunately Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #242
I will leave it to the verdict of history. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2019 #244
It won't go anywhere. She led a disgusting witch hunt against Franken and people will remember. LBM20 Jan 2019 #202
I don't like her because of her treatment of Al Franken. Bluepinky Jan 2019 #221
Really? Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #243
Okay, glad to hear this, but I still think she was wrong to pick on Al Franken. Bluepinky Jan 2019 #246
She and over 30 other Senators Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #247
That wasn't her judgement to make. He asked for an investigation Bluepinky Jan 2019 #256
She and over 30 others Senators Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #257
I guess we'll never know how the investigation would have gone, since he wasn't allowed one. Bluepinky Jan 2019 #258
An ethics committee investigation is Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #259
I will not support her in the primaries 47of74 Jan 2019 #226
Wasting her time and money Bayard Jan 2019 #228
NOOO! Just Stoppit. Just Stoppit. No More Posts about KG. elfin Jan 2019 #252
Well it did get 4 recs lol grantcart Jan 2019 #260
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