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Vogon_Glory

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2. Low disapproval ratings in February may be nice, but

Reply to Bradical79 (Original post)

Wed Feb 24, 2016, 11:38 AM

Feb 2016

Low voter approval ratings in February may be nice, but voter anger channeled through the ballot box in October and November is much better.

Unfortunately all too many centrists and progressives have forgotten the use of the ballot box to punish as well as to reward politicians.

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Toomey, Portman Hurt By Supreme Court Stance [View all] Bradical79 Feb 2016 OP

Buh-bye, Portman. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #1

Low disapproval ratings in February may be nice, but Vogon_Glory Feb 2016 #2

Good riddance, Toomey meow2u3 Feb 2016 #3

Add his name...... MyOwnPeace Feb 2016 #4

Called Sen. Toomey's office to voice my disapproval. blue neen Feb 2016 #5

Great Poll Stallion Feb 2016 #6

The GOP may lose control of the Senate due to this stupidity Gothmog Feb 2016 #7

It's about time the Republicans pay for the years of obstruction. blue neen Feb 2016 #8