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jalan48

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22. But what do the tea leaves say?

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Wed Sep 11, 2019, 11:47 AM

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Concerning Madame Speaker and "McConnell's Graveyard" presser: [View all] ehrnst Sep 2019 OP

Doh! It never occurred to me to think of her wardrobe as messaging. TreasonousBastard Sep 2019 #1

meh. it was about the golden state warriors game that day. mopinko Sep 2019 #2

She did make a decision to wear it to the presser, and she knows the importance of visuals. ehrnst Sep 2019 #3

Thanks for that info librechik Sep 2019 #17

Madam Speaker knows exactly what she is doing. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #4

Good post, ehrnst. blm Sep 2019 #5

Not my words, but thanks! (nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #6

K&R brer cat Sep 2019 #7

We are Very Fortunate to Have Madam Speaker Fighting for Us dlk Sep 2019 #8

Except about impeachment. calimary Sep 2019 #15

"She could be twisting arms among the footdraggers" ehrnst Sep 2019 #31

Great post! mcar Sep 2019 #9

Well, right now we need more than a jacket Perseus Sep 2019 #10

+1000. (nt) Paladin Sep 2019 #11

Perseus, that is insulting to anyone who has at least 5 senses DemocracyMouse Sep 2019 #12

To someone who has only a hammer as a tool, everything looks like a nail. ehrnst Sep 2019 #14

There is an argument to make about the jacket color. calimary Sep 2019 #20

There is a consultant who is used by many of the women in power on the Hill ehrnst Sep 2019 #23

Not surprising. calimary Sep 2019 #27

There is nothing to apologize, I don't get your reaction Perseus Sep 2019 #33

So you didn't see the presser, did you? ehrnst Sep 2019 #13

No, you are 100% wrong on the assessment of my entry Perseus Sep 2019 #34

Are you saying that the NC loss was because of Pelosi? ehrnst Sep 2019 #36

No, I never said it was Pelosi's fault, you are putting words in my statement Perseus Sep 2019 #41

Very good links, thank you Perseus Sep 2019 #42

shes brilliant!! samnsara Sep 2019 #16

When are the impeachment proceedings starting? the_sly_pig Sep 2019 #18

What will that do to address the issue of McConnell not bringing bills to the floor for a vote? ehrnst Sep 2019 #25

Post removed Post removed Sep 2019 #29

So, what will that do to address the issue of McConnell not bringing bills to the floor for a vote? ehrnst Sep 2019 #30

I think that once McConnell sees impeachment proceedings going, his loyalty to the creature will Perseus Sep 2019 #35

lol, why would McConnell care about that ? his voters are trump supporting Republicans JI7 Sep 2019 #37

IKR? In what universe does McConnell suddenly throw away his dream of packing the courts? ehrnst Sep 2019 #39

OMG - Seriously? You see Mitch McConnell and Trump supporters in a way better light ehrnst Sep 2019 #38

Seriously? Where do I give that impression (You see Mitch McConnell and Trump supporters in a way.)? Perseus Sep 2019 #40

OK, let's unpack this. ehrnst Sep 2019 #43

yeah.... I don't know. Chakaconcarne Sep 2019 #19

It fab! Make it a national ad! CrispyQ Sep 2019 #21

I think a billboard in Kentucky would be the prime venue. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #26

But what do the tea leaves say? jalan48 Sep 2019 #22

Care to tell us? ehrnst Sep 2019 #24

Combine this presentation with Nancy's take down of a reporter... asiliveandbreathe Sep 2019 #28

That's the way I've always read her. Timid women Hortensis Sep 2019 #32