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In reply to the discussion: I really wish these four congresswomen were not holding a press conference [View all]watoos
(7,142 posts)77. What's your purpose with this thread?
Maybe you are concerned about the 4 women? Maybe you want them to be quiet so that they stop getting death threats from white supremacists? If that is your purpose, it is a noble one.
Speaker Pelosi is on board with this press conference, right? Why else is the Speaker putting a motion on the House floor condemning Trump's tweets?
Trump's 35% base isn't going to grow any more than it already is.
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I really wish these four congresswomen were not holding a press conference [View all]
StarfishSaver
Jul 2019
OP
Your real issue is with Pelosi & Dem leaders. Your OP takes issue with The Squad.
LonePirate
Jul 2019
#11
They either put them out by themselves or they're out there on their own, separate from the rest of
StarfishSaver
Jul 2019
#4
So you would prefer for them to sit down and shut up? WTF has happened to DU?
LonePirate
Jul 2019
#14
Pressley worked for John Kerry. She is intelligent, dignified, and a noble warrior.
blm
Jul 2019
#28
A valid opinion, but it is fascinating political theater. I wonder if a "united front" would...
TreasonousBastard
Jul 2019
#17
Nope. Overjoyed that they did. Let the media do what it will, I don't give a fuck.
triron
Jul 2019
#42
They have every right to defend themselves and do not need to be told to shut up and sit down.
vsrazdem
Jul 2019
#32
Yep, at first I was afraid they were walking into his trap, but they did fantastic.
cwydro
Jul 2019
#50
I am so proud and supportive of these four PATRIOTIC members of congress. Their collective
cornball 24
Jul 2019
#45
I wish there were more Democrats there. If Dem leadeship can't be there to stand with those
Autumn
Jul 2019
#52
Why do you assume that Democratic leadership refused to "stand with those women"
StarfishSaver
Jul 2019
#87