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I agree. ret5hd Dec 2017 #1
There is certainly a "plan" to all of this.... NRaleighLiberal Dec 2017 #2
By the Democrats? flamingdem Dec 2017 #6
No - there is some sort of targeting going on by the "other side" NRaleighLiberal Dec 2017 #12
I agree, anything anonymous should be suspect flamingdem Dec 2017 #15
we are going to need new analogies - we bring silly putty to a nuke fight? NRaleighLiberal Dec 2017 #19
THIS .... "we bring silly putty"!!! KPN Dec 2017 #70
Careful! Plucketeer Dec 2017 #113
Dear Mods Plucketeer Dec 2017 #253
There are 6 including Tweendan? I thought she was one and the other girl was 2 and then 2 anonymous Maraya1969 Dec 2017 #234
heresay and 'popular' outrage generated mainly by 300 POS on 1500 radio stations certainot Dec 2017 #178
Like the election plan? lame54 Dec 2017 #199
Its pretty simple. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #3
Bernie said he should step down. bettyellen Dec 2017 #205
My post was made several hours before that. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #216
So what do you have to say now? bettyellen Dec 2017 #217
ANYONE who has called for Franken to resign has lost my support. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #218
I am soo pissed and hope there is something we don't know. bettyellen Dec 2017 #225
That is one of my biggest fears in all of this Egnever Dec 2017 #232
Yeah, the fact that none of this has to do with workplace stuff is maddening. bettyellen Dec 2017 #242
We will get a good replacement out of cilla4progress Dec 2017 #4
Disagree MFM008 Dec 2017 #7
Exactly flamingdem Dec 2017 #9
I foresee religious right demogogery against a Senator Ellison. Marcuse Dec 2017 #28
Bingo! ollie10 Dec 2017 #68
Franken is one of best attackers of the GOP flamingdem Dec 2017 #8
Post removed Post removed Dec 2017 #10
Yep. Been going on forever. Never standing their ground. Tired of the notdarkyet Dec 2017 #32
It's just a reminder that these people don't have a moral or ethical backbone in their body kcr Dec 2017 #37
yep! rainy Dec 2017 #202
Yep. It's so depressing. No one has our backs. No one. nt Nay Dec 2017 #244
It sure isn't zentrum Dec 2017 #133
And above all..... SergeStorms Dec 2017 #214
His authority and ability to critique Codeine Dec 2017 #110
This message was self-deleted by its author Cattledog Dec 2017 #16
So, we give in on the eternal game of chicken Bettie Dec 2017 #58
Honestly why bother voting...just keep making Democrats resign nadine_mn Dec 2017 #88
I was feeling hopeful with the Mueller indictments Bettie Dec 2017 #98
It's just getting to be too heartbreaking. We get our hopes up only to have them shattered again. smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #181
And, once that happens... regnaD kciN Dec 2017 #59
Yeah let's have Repubs dictate what we do SHRED Dec 2017 #83
Franken's answer Bibluca Dec 2017 #125
Works for me. Pacifist Patriot Dec 2017 #135
Agreed! bettyellen Dec 2017 #206
That works for me also Bibluca, Welcome to DU Old Vet Dec 2017 #250
Yep, lets all just roll over and take it ONE more time...when does it end? Ferrets are Cool Dec 2017 #152
so glad you are in the minority questionseverything Dec 2017 #164
What? This rape, assault, incest, harassment survivor does not agree. 58Sunliner Dec 2017 #183
Absolutely correct. nt spotthebird Dec 2017 #197
There is no "pride" later after having joined a lynch mob WyLoochka Dec 2017 #228
We will never ever win a war on 3 fronts GusBob Dec 2017 #5
+1000000000000000000 notdarkyet Dec 2017 #36
well said Cosmocat Dec 2017 #47
here's an idea: tomp Dec 2017 #212
This will end cilla4progress Dec 2017 #11
No. There are very, very few as talented as Franken flamingdem Dec 2017 #17
JFC he's one person. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #13
The chances of getting someone as sharp, articulate, & outspoken as Franken are slim. CrispyQ Dec 2017 #23
"The chances of getting someone as sharp, articulate, & outspoken as Franken are slim." WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #25
I do bathroommonkey76 Dec 2017 #27
If you think he's the only one who could do the job, I'm pretty sure I can't convince you otherwise. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #31
You didn't offer up any names. bathroommonkey76 Dec 2017 #34
I know. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #42
there are plenty of people that could "do the job" NewJeffCT Dec 2017 #44
I'm more puzzled by dems who want him to resign without an inquiry. CrispyQ Dec 2017 #56
'optics' scipan Dec 2017 #162
But really all it did was make them look weak again. Egnever Dec 2017 #233
There are a few hundred democrats/progressives already in congress Cosmocat Dec 2017 #239
This . +10000000000000000000 notdarkyet Dec 2017 #40
Franken is the one who asked Sessions the question that got him recused More_Cowbell Dec 2017 #62
The GOP is playing to win Adrahil Dec 2017 #122
This OkieLib41 Dec 2017 #131
Yep, what is really going on? spotthebird Dec 2017 #198
Good week for Bannon... lame54 Dec 2017 #14
Exactly flamingdem Dec 2017 #18
That filthy, scabrous, seditious piece of shit annabanana Dec 2017 #48
Sam Seder too HootieMcBoob Dec 2017 #55
And there were people here cheering it on. n/t Crunchy Frog Dec 2017 #126
THIS orangecrush Dec 2017 #90
Agree.. HipChick Dec 2017 #20
Agree grantcart Dec 2017 #21
No one sets up a circular firing squad as well as the Democratic Party. mac56 Dec 2017 #22
Jesus Christ on a Crutch - it isn't enough that the Rethugs regularly COLGATE4 Dec 2017 #156
This! smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #182
At the rate things are going now Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2017 #24
True! And if you don't have a skeleton the repugs will invent one flamingdem Dec 2017 #29
That's the way the Screw World Order is. HughBeaumont Dec 2017 #54
Even if you've never done anything wrong Bettie Dec 2017 #63
Yep. If we Dems knuckle under AGAIN, this time about Al Franken, Greybnk48 Dec 2017 #26
Remember when the Russian trolls were pushing riverwalker Dec 2017 #30
Democrats walking right into a trap set by repukes standingtall Dec 2017 #33
I agree elfin Dec 2017 #35
I am sick of this bhusar Dec 2017 #38
Make lemonade out of a lemon! yallerdawg Dec 2017 #39
YES! THAT GUY! ancianita Dec 2017 #208
Everybody who stands against the Trump cabal is a target. Turbineguy Dec 2017 #41
Attempts were made to paint Schiff as gay flamingdem Dec 2017 #49
Inuendo is enough. Turbineguy Dec 2017 #124
Is there something wrong about being gay? rusty fender Dec 2017 #146
Point they were trying to make is that he's married and secretly flamingdem Dec 2017 #147
Ok, context is everything rusty fender Dec 2017 #173
As a party, one of the Democrats' great strengths... Orrex Dec 2017 #43
The only resignation they should be calling for Mr.Bill Dec 2017 #45
The only way to fend off this shit is to elect women tapermaker Dec 2017 #46
At this point they're a lot of gain in saying he grabbed my whatever flamingdem Dec 2017 #51
This may not be a popular opinion. liberal_patriot_md Dec 2017 #220
Also possibly zero chance to impeach DT. BadgerKid Dec 2017 #50
There was never any chance to impeach Trump. Codeine Dec 2017 #112
Can't believe this is happening! DemKittyNC Dec 2017 #52
Fuck the Dems tapermaker Dec 2017 #57
Sure as shit they'll vote in a republican in that seat. The_Casual_Observer Dec 2017 #53
Who needs enemies . . . peggysue2 Dec 2017 #60
Who needs enemies alwaysinasnit Dec 2017 #120
This is getting ridiculous Lanius Dec 2017 #61
Same word I was going to use roscoeroscoe Dec 2017 #157
Pence! catchnrelease Dec 2017 #211
I just called Gillibrands office and told her secretary my feelings dhol82 Dec 2017 #64
Good for you! classof56 Dec 2017 #96
I just an email to Franken dhol82 Dec 2017 #129
Agreed wryter2000 Dec 2017 #65
These same Democratic senators will soon call... dchill Dec 2017 #66
When they go low, we go high. KPN Dec 2017 #67
Smells like party politics. PU. BootinUp Dec 2017 #69
Yes, am beginning to wonder what they've decided and why flamingdem Dec 2017 #75
I agree. n/t rainin Dec 2017 #71
I agree Jeroen Dec 2017 #72
This message was self-deleted by its author KPN Dec 2017 #73
Meanwhile,,,,,,,,, Cryptoad Dec 2017 #74
Franken pales into comparison to Moore. cstanleytech Dec 2017 #76
Keep the GOP weapons loaded. That seems to be the goal for the democratic party. usaf-vet Dec 2017 #77
Just called Franken and Kamala Harris wryter2000 Dec 2017 #78
Thanks. I'm going to call her right now flamingdem Dec 2017 #80
Never. Franken should never step down. This silly Democratic Party makes a purist argument ancianita Dec 2017 #79
"Silly female Democratic party"?? whathehell Dec 2017 #188
Glad you caught that error. I meant "silly Democratic party." Yes. I'll edit. Thanks. ancianita Dec 2017 #193
Ok, good whathehell Dec 2017 #200
... ancianita Dec 2017 #201
Did Schumer call for his resignation too? whathehell Dec 2017 #203
He didn't. He'd better encourage the 35 tossers to allow an ethics hearing to get answers. ancianita Dec 2017 #204
That's good and yes, your suggestion is perfect whathehell Dec 2017 #207
Seriously? This is really the post you want to put up? StevieM Dec 2017 #191
No. Sorry. I've been beyond upset all day, and just blurt-typed. I made a correction. ancianita Dec 2017 #194
IMO dems often have a track record of F'ing things up to the advantage of the GOP. RKP5637 Dec 2017 #81
Next time the Republicans will be smarter and target a Dem, with an R governor. alarimer Dec 2017 #82
He knows if he did it or not askyagerz Dec 2017 #84
How about you act like you know the difference between inappropriate behavior and sexual predation. ancianita Dec 2017 #209
Surely the man knows if he did it or not askyagerz Dec 2017 #213
If he's guilty he needs to resign. Lunabell Dec 2017 #85
Republicans are scared of Franken, and that's why they've targeted him . . . MrModerate Dec 2017 #86
What I HOPE is going on is that the Dem senators The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #87
Do you think he can withstand all the pressure? flamingdem Dec 2017 #89
Yes, I think he can. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #91
If Franken is forced out, the Democrats really are committing suicide Dopers_Greed Dec 2017 #92
I've said it before kacekwl Dec 2017 #163
Sadly I often feel the same Egnever Dec 2017 #237
What's the point of an ethics investigation if they force Franken out? nadine_mn Dec 2017 #93
If the investigation finds him only deserving of censure, he can stay. And he should. ancianita Dec 2017 #210
The Circular Firing Squad Moral Compass Dec 2017 #94
Totally agree!!! nt avebury Dec 2017 #95
No kidding Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2017 #97
Not now! mehrrh Dec 2017 #99
Its rat-fuck politics! nvme Dec 2017 #100
No shit. dalton99a Dec 2017 #101
Agree totally Pepsidog Dec 2017 #102
Agree 100%. When do the repubs start getting nailed? (nt) Paladin Dec 2017 #103
Democratic Battle Cry: BootinUp Dec 2017 #104
agreed. electron_blue Dec 2017 #105
WMDs in Iraq, Obama eats arugula, the IRS is after conservatives, Al Gore said, "I invented the ... Botany Dec 2017 #106
Yep. dalton99a Dec 2017 #107
Bullshit! SCVDem Dec 2017 #145
Sue Them Gymbo Dec 2017 #108
If he is forced out without doing anything wrong we are too weak to survive this. bullimiami Dec 2017 #109
This will not add one vote for the Dems. badhair77 Dec 2017 #111
Democratic women will be next to be accused.n/t delisen Dec 2017 #114
Didn't this party learn its lesson about purity politics in the 2016 presidential election? Efilroft Sul Dec 2017 #115
My biggest issue with this.... vi5 Dec 2017 #116
Worse than that. It's not just naively KPN Dec 2017 #153
I just don't know what to do any more... vi5 Dec 2017 #169
It is! KPN Dec 2017 #185
I sent a message to the party 47of74 Dec 2017 #117
Thanks for that, what is the best way to get through? flamingdem Dec 2017 #150
Absolutely! This is a right wing hit job for pecadillos. I've Alice11111 Dec 2017 #118
Should Franken resign, I hope no one is under the illusion that this will stop. hadEnuf Dec 2017 #119
When we quit letting even our own part samplegirl Dec 2017 #121
So Franken will resign and Moore/Trump not only go nowhere... mreilly Dec 2017 #123
This Lifelong Protester Dec 2017 #215
Vile republicans thrive on this crap MFM008 Dec 2017 #127
Agree+10000 zentrum Dec 2017 #128
AGREE !! pangaia Dec 2017 #130
Dear Senator Franken steventh Dec 2017 #132
I sent an email Pacifist Patriot Dec 2017 #134
Excellent. We need to flood him with support emails flamingdem Dec 2017 #151
This message was self-deleted by its author Pacifist Patriot Dec 2017 #154
Thanks. I just did too. n/t scipan Dec 2017 #172
Merry Fucking Christmas Present, GOP, tied with a limp Democrat bow... Guilded Lilly Dec 2017 #136
+1∅000000000000000 bagelsforbreakfast Dec 2017 #137
I agree. This is a hit job and we're failing mountain grammy Dec 2017 #138
Just went to Franken's website xxqqqzme Dec 2017 #139
Did you put in your name and address? flamingdem Dec 2017 #155
I'm a CA voter xxqqqzme Dec 2017 #159
Late nite response. Emailed him this afternoon, included my address (not a MN resident), sprinkleeninow Dec 2017 #224
AGREE! beaglelover Dec 2017 #140
I know! This is fucking scary! ananda Dec 2017 #141
+1 Blue_Tires Dec 2017 #142
It would not encourage any Republicans to resign. Just the opposite. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2017 #143
I agree lillypaddle Dec 2017 #144
I just posted a please do not resign post on his fb page mnhtnbb Dec 2017 #148
Agree. They let the Repubs destroy ACORN, steal the election in 2000 and sinkingfeeling Dec 2017 #149
They stole the 2016 election too, through the Republican-controlled FBI. (eom) StevieM Dec 2017 #190
If Dems do this, we are toast. lark Dec 2017 #158
agree. i am so mad about this!! n/t orleans Dec 2017 #160
Yep kacekwl Dec 2017 #161
I hope Franken comes out and say he'll step down Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2017 #165
Not so fast. Here's a message from Al Franken ffr Dec 2017 #166
This is why we have to call Franken here: (202) 224-5641 flamingdem Dec 2017 #167
Already done wryter2000 Dec 2017 #170
Zero tolerance XRubicon Dec 2017 #168
100% agreement. I'm glad it happened now ghostsinthemachine Dec 2017 #171
You mean 2020, I suspect as much as well flamingdem Dec 2017 #175
I am reminded of Yeats scipan Dec 2017 #174
we want trumps head for this! samnsara Dec 2017 #176
But 127 dems did not vote for that! flamingdem Dec 2017 #177
I respectfully disagree angrychair Dec 2017 #179
You don't know the facts, do you? Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #189
Eight women. nt fleabiscuit Dec 2017 #222
One of them says he squeezed her side too hard during a picture oneis a birther. It could be ... uponit7771 Dec 2017 #238
Yes. At HER request, he gets in close to take a pic, and puts hand on her WAIST & grabs too hard. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #245
Really? Name them. And don't incl. the one that says he put his arm around her waist - groping. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #243
Its so obvious that its GOP sabotage. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2017 #180
I agree! MojoWrkn Dec 2017 #184
So obviously a hit job for taking on Sessions. mountain grammy Dec 2017 #186
This is out of hand. All is lost. nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #187
Yeah, I agree. Very sadly, but I agree. PatrickforO Dec 2017 #192
Yes, it shows lack of strategy and unity. They think it will get the female vote flamingdem Dec 2017 #195
They sure as shit won't get this female's vote. a la izquierda Dec 2017 #248
If Franken resigns expect sexual harassment allegations to be the new ratfucking tactic. Willie Pep Dec 2017 #196
I agree, and then I become an Independent. wisteria Dec 2017 #219
I agree Soxderrube Dec 2017 #221
Same with my senator - Kirsten Gillibrand. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2017 #223
It's a horrible thing to oust someone on hearsay. He should keep his seat. Let MN decide. YOHABLO Dec 2017 #226
If Al stays in, he'll be hit with this issue until 2020 Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2017 #227
I don't think they'll gain much with that sharp stick, repugs don't care and independents aren't PC flamingdem Dec 2017 #230
in fact, have free and fair elections next year. LenaBaby61 Dec 2017 #231
Election cheating is where the dems should be aiming their fire not as one of their best Senators flamingdem Dec 2017 #251
Kick. sarcasmo Dec 2017 #229
Agree nt Raine Dec 2017 #235
Trump and cronies will be blasting out that Franken would not have resigned if he wasnt guilty suffragette Dec 2017 #236
We need to rebuild zentrum Dec 2017 #240
Dems are playing long ball DownriverDem Dec 2017 #241
Totally agree. Hope he doesn't resign. Those supporting his resignation are despicable. harun Dec 2017 #246
This is so true Rene Dec 2017 #247
Totally agree! karin_sj Dec 2017 #249
Dems call on Mueller to resign. SansACause Dec 2017 #252
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