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Leith

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10. It's Obviously the rethug Smear Machine in High Gear

Thu Nov 23, 2017, 01:51 PM

Nov 2017

They've been doing it for decades: slamming Democrats and liberals for things that they themselves are much more egregiously guilty of. When they tried to paint him as a serial groper with the posed pictures of him and Ariana Huffington, their ridiculous attempts couldn't be more obvious if it was in neon lights.

We should keep track of who is throwing Senator Franken to the wolves. Those turncoats will never be worth listening to again.

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Everyone Seems to Be in a Big Hurry to Write Off Sen. Franken. Why? [View all] dlk Nov 2017 OP

I think most of us are just very sensitive of not abandoning our principles for partisan bias. Kentonio Nov 2017 #1

You mean the two anonymous, unsubstantiated second hand accusations? Stinky The Clown Nov 2017 #2

That's the thing though, there were reports that one of the new sources told a journalist Kentonio Nov 2017 #25

Yup, the anonymous unsubstantiated ones..... ollie10 Nov 2017 #28

Roger Stone is sitting back laughing. Historic NY Nov 2017 #36

Yes he is.... ollie10 Nov 2017 #37

Well 2 of the 4 posted on facebook to thier friends about it AT THE TIME it happened krawhitham Nov 2017 #54

So let's throw one of our most effective progressive Senators under the bus The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #62

While I agree he should not resign, Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #89

I don't think butt-patting should be ignored, but I am disturbed The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #90

Well said. Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #91

Only one posted a photo of herself and Franken on Facebook, IIRC. spooky3 Nov 2017 #68

And, unless I'm mistaken, I don't think the actual FB post was ever found, was it? kcr Nov 2017 #76

franken had the nerve to actually count the votes in his senate race questionseverything Nov 2017 #79

It's Important to Make Sure That Sensitivity Isn't Being Manipulated by Skilled Operatives dlk Nov 2017 #7

Sure, I totally agree. The early ones smelled of ratfucking to me Kentonio Nov 2017 #24

Oh you mean the ones that are anonymous? Yeah we should allow the GOP to cook up more Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #38

See I think the second two are even more sketchy. kcr Nov 2017 #45

I don't want him to be guilty. Him being guilty would be horrible for us as a party. Kentonio Nov 2017 #47

Then look at it logically. kcr Nov 2017 #48

Before the latest two allegations came out Kentonio Nov 2017 #51

A feminist choir member. Wow. kcr Nov 2017 #57

If it was a right wing news source, then I'd be just as disbelieving as you Kentonio Nov 2017 #60

Huffpo isn't journalism. It's an internet content farm passing itself off as journalism. kcr Nov 2017 #64

Well, we'll see I guess. Kentonio Nov 2017 #66

Well, if I'm wrong, then it's bad. But, I have the same info everyone else has. kcr Nov 2017 #70

I wanted to add that I do see your POV as well. kcr Nov 2017 #74

Thanks very much for that. Kentonio Nov 2017 #82

He's going to take down the whole party!!! DO SOMETHING! /SARCASM BootinUp Nov 2017 #3

Strange that so many will fight to justify Clinton' behavior Big Blue Marble Nov 2017 #4

Who has done that? lunamagica Nov 2017 #5

This is a moment where he could really do some good loyalsister Nov 2017 #88

Nah, not everyone, just a very specific few. cwydro Nov 2017 #6

Back up the Trolley Horizens Nov 2017 #8

I don't know, but the Russian trolls are gleeful Brother Buzz Nov 2017 #9

It's Obviously the rethug Smear Machine in High Gear Leith Nov 2017 #10

thanks for your concern MFM008 Nov 2017 #11

It appears he singlehandly rescued Roy Moore... 4139 Nov 2017 #12

Well alright then ornotna Nov 2017 #14

It is true those who pile on Franken risk the next two elections and help the Gop. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #39

Who is this "he"? ollie10 Nov 2017 #29

Not everyone. tazkcmo Nov 2017 #13

Al has called for hearings and that's good enough for me. I don't believe these women because OregonBlue Nov 2017 #15

THIS right here Ligyron Nov 2017 #30

If women are not believed... LakeArenal Nov 2017 #50

On the Barton thing, *she* was recording the phone call... moriah Nov 2017 #52

I agree with you. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #40

If by everyone, you mean 3 or 4 very vocal people desperate to score points, Thor_MN Nov 2017 #16

False assumption. dalton99a Nov 2017 #17

Women, you know the people he has sexually harassed mythology Nov 2017 #18

No, I literally don't. The second two are ANONYMOUS, so we don't know them. pnwmom Nov 2017 #19

As far as I am concerned...there are no such women...I feel the first two or liars. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #41

I am a woman. I am 68 and I can guarantee I've known my share of sexual harassment in my life. OregonBlue Nov 2017 #86

I don't see how principles would be compromised by acknowledging the differences. chowder66 Nov 2017 #20

Who was he a threat to when the alleged "set-up" occurred? brooklynite Nov 2017 #21

Stone was Atwaters apprentice riverwalker Nov 2017 #34

I guess you aren't paying attention... LakeArenal Nov 2017 #55

He also made mincemeat of Trump's attorney general in hearings. spooky3 Nov 2017 #69

so democratic gov seigleman had his election stolen questionseverything Nov 2017 #80

Because People Are Sheep! (eom) ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #22

Jeff Sessons tenderfoot Nov 2017 #23

Not here! democratisphere Nov 2017 #26

He won in a real squeaker. It's a seat republicans can win. unblock Nov 2017 #27

Those here and elsewhere who claim to be progressive are doing he heavy lifting for the GOP...the Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #43

Indeed, the gall of republicans unblock Nov 2017 #63

Exactly right...perfect! I for one maintain that some are piling on because deep down in their Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #87

Keep depending on past elections.... LakeArenal Nov 2017 #56

Franken has done a great job strengthening his grip on his seat unblock Nov 2017 #61

Exactly LakeArenal Nov 2017 #67

You are thinking of 2008. 2014 was a different story. Thor_MN Nov 2017 #72

Ah, you're right. It would be more effective if he was up in 2018. unblock Nov 2017 #75

They are after headlines like this: (yahoo) "Franken's rising political star obscured by accusations bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #31

Rush to Judgement delisen Nov 2017 #32

He's a threat to Jeff Sessions, among others Maeve Nov 2017 #33

Jeff Sessions. Historic NY Nov 2017 #35

Everyone? DBoon Nov 2017 #42

Franken is one of the two or three most informed, aggressive and effective Democratic Senators mn9driver Nov 2017 #44

Post removed Post removed Nov 2017 #46

Your belief is mistaken. mn9driver Nov 2017 #49

Let them come forward and swear under oath Thekaspervote Nov 2017 #53

Because we liberals like to polish our own halos The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #58

Once we write off Franken, Turbineguy Nov 2017 #59

I wish I could articulate a principle, but I just know... LAS14 Nov 2017 #65

Partisan Republicans (implicated as Russian lapdogs) are in charge. librechik Nov 2017 #71

Placing orthodoxy before observable reality isn't a uniquely Republican trait Sen. Walter Sobchak Nov 2017 #73

Everyone??? Lil Missy Nov 2017 #77

I'm not. End of story. DFW Nov 2017 #78

How many need to come forward before we believe them? Clearly four is not enough for "Progressives" krawhitham Nov 2017 #81

Whatever punishment is meted out has to fit the crime. alarimer Nov 2017 #83

We have to show the right that we go high when they go low, CrispyQ Nov 2017 #84

That's the idea but it's stupid. The R will not follow any example we set pnwmom Nov 2017 #85