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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
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