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CTyankee

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29. That was the first time I heard him speak and I thought to myself "He's a good man and nice."

Thu Nov 15, 2012, 01:34 PM

Nov 2012

that was a very measured, reasonable thing to say. And I think most people would agree with him. The republicans are just making things worse for themselves with this stuff. Nobody wants to hear it. It isn't material to anything. Voters have already said that they are FED UP with this stuff...

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Angus King (I) Slaps Down McCain For Petty, Premature, And Partisan Attack On Susan Rice [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 OP

I think I'm going to like having King in the Senate. cali Nov 2012 #1

Oh yeah - gotta love anyone named "Angus" in today's day and age n/t CincyDem Nov 2012 #4

I've seen affection for him by DUers in the past Renew Deal Nov 2012 #6

here you go :) eShirl Nov 2012 #18

Thanks for the Wiki link. I hadn't made time to check him out yet. I like what I see so far! Lucinda Nov 2012 #34

I think he blows with the wind. Fantastic Anarchist Nov 2012 #45

Smacking down McLame before he's even sworn in...I LIKE IT!!! bullwinkle428 Nov 2012 #2

Not to mention "petulant". And "peevish". n/t Smarmie Doofus Nov 2012 #3

And poopyheaded. dchill Nov 2012 #13

And sometimes pompous as well! n/t ms liberty Nov 2012 #42

And a propinquity for the pusillanimous. dchill Nov 2012 #44

"The other party" BeyondGeography Nov 2012 #5

Yep ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #10

Me too ... Fantastic Anarchist Nov 2012 #46

Jumped right off the screen, didn't it? Scuba Nov 2012 #43

+ 1 sheshe2 Nov 2012 #7

Oh yes. Angus is quite popular around here. (Maine) eShirl Nov 2012 #8

That was the first time I heard him speak and I thought to myself "He's a good man and nice." CTyankee Nov 2012 #29

I llliiiiiiikkke it! ReRe Nov 2012 #9

PREMATURE IS SOMETHING NORMAL FOR AN OLD TIMER ROBROX Nov 2012 #11

I agree! AlbertCat Nov 2012 #21

Lose one crappy one and get a pretty good one. Please proceed Nov 2012 #12

Speaking of Lieberman, where is he? GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #36

Getting ready for retirement. Jennicut Nov 2012 #50

I guess that answers the "who is he going to caucus with"question! "Other party"!!! George II Nov 2012 #14

Would someone explain to me femrap Nov 2012 #15

simple: Democrats are always, automatically wrong. eShirl Nov 2012 #16

I'm John2 Nov 2012 #20

I still femrap Nov 2012 #49

Would someone explain to me AlbertCat Nov 2012 #22

They want John Kerry for SoS. bluedigger Nov 2012 #23

John Kerry would be femrap Nov 2012 #39

Putting Obama in a bind Mass Nov 2012 #26

Susan & Condoleezza are relatives. I believe this was mentioned on a PBS Now episode. area51 Nov 2012 #47

I had no idea femrap Nov 2012 #48

According to Wikipedia and BBC, they are not related. MgtPA Nov 2012 #53

I like Angus already...nt joeybee12 Nov 2012 #17

McCain is thin skinned and does not take criticism well. cyclezealot Nov 2012 #19

How do you figure? bluedigger Nov 2012 #24

A goal of King was to cyclezealot Nov 2012 #30

Okay, I see your point now. bluedigger Nov 2012 #35

If Snowe can't tame them as an insider to the party. cyclezealot Nov 2012 #40

Ba-dang-bish Hutzpa Nov 2012 #25

Didn't The "Eyeballs" Statement Come From Lindsey Graham? DallasNE Nov 2012 #27

Has the McCain family noticed that the Senator is showing signs... usaf-vet Nov 2012 #28

Senility kurt_cagle Nov 2012 #54

I'm impressed with Angus King already! kentuck Nov 2012 #31

King is going to give us a burr every so often. But he fights based on principle. I live in the bluestate10 Nov 2012 #33

What a refreshing change from Ms. Snow. Stinky The Clown Nov 2012 #32

Wonderful for a Senator from Maine giving a shot of reality Cha Nov 2012 #37

Years ago, I remember telling Angus that I wished he could run for President mainer Nov 2012 #38

King won't be pure, but he'll be good. He's SMART, has integrity, & very popular up here in Maine. RBInMaine Nov 2012 #41

Day-um!! I'm liking this guy more and more!! LynneSin Nov 2012 #51

Good for King! hrmjustin Nov 2012 #52

Angus took Olympia Snowe's safe Senate seat away from the GOP jpak Nov 2012 #55