I don't. And when the GOP refuses to seat the 'new' Senator before the tax cut vote or at all... (Reply #46)

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Demsrule86 (51,010 posts)

46. I don't. And when the GOP refuses to seat the 'new' Senator before the tax cut vote or at all...

because it could be a " let the voters of Minnesota decide" situation with these GOP bastards...and they leave the seat vacant...I think that many will realize they have been played in a cynical way...and just wait for the new attacks on Democrat elected because they are coming...if you won't say who you are ...then you have not come 'forward'...anonymous attacks are bullshit. We will probably have a vacant seat until after the tax vote and maybe until the next election...nice going Dems. Helping the GOP to destroy us.

"Both houses of the United States Congress have refused to seat new members based on Article I, Section 5 of the United States Constitution which states that, "Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a ...
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80 replies	Author	Time	Post
I believe the women that have accused Al Franken of sexual misconduct, even if some are anonymous. [View all]	LexVegas	Dec 2017	OP
How do you know that they even exist?	Yavin4	Dec 2017	#1
Excellent point...	FarPoint	Dec 2017	#26
And Twitter	bathroommonkey76	Dec 2017	#67
How did we know that "Deep Throat" existed?	Ms. Toad	Dec 2017	#27
Because Mark Felt came forward and Bob Woodward confirmed him. n/t	Yavin4	Dec 2017	#61
Because over time, his leads checked out.	Demit	Dec 2017	#66
It was not until Nixon release the tapes and John Dean testified...that Nixon was out...he got	Demsrule86	Dec 2017	#72
I don't believe all of them, and anonymous accusers with zero evidence is	OliverQ	Dec 2017	#2
I do not believe anonymous accusers.	The Velveteen Ocelot	Dec 2017	#3
I believe none of them. I think this is a shame that he is being railroaded into resigning.	Tipperary	Dec 2017	#4
We may well have been hoisted on our own "best intentions/zero tolerance/no distinctions" petard.	hlthe2b	Dec 2017	#5
I believe the women that work with him that wholeheartedly support him	tenderfoot	Dec 2017	#6
Are you seriously suggesting that people who commit sexual abuse	Ms. Toad	Dec 2017	#29
They did not suggest that at all!	treestar	Dec 2017	#51
I'm sure that'll work well for us.	BannonsLiver	Dec 2017	#7
But Moore won't resign	treestar	Dec 2017	#8
That doesn't let Franken off the hook.	LexVegas	Dec 2017	#10
So we deserve this double standard?	treestar	Dec 2017	#43
So we're going to go from never believing the victims to always believing the victims?	CrispyQ	Dec 2017	#9
Ah, you mean "victims"	Madam Mossfern	Dec 2017	#13
I think if one is going to ruin a person's career and reputation with their allegations,	CrispyQ	Dec 2017	#75
Yes! I don't like at all the idea we HAVE to believe every case	treestar	Dec 2017	#44
I dont believe any of them.	BannonsLiver	Dec 2017	#11
Well, many do. Including Gillibrand and Harris.	fallout87	Dec 2017	#14
I couldnt care less what people who lie down like lambs think.	BannonsLiver	Dec 2017	#16
Do you think they are just posturing for a 2020 run? Sounds possible.	fallout87	Dec 2017	#17
If youre in the senate youre ambitious.	BannonsLiver	Dec 2017	#18
She has lost my	Meowmee	Dec 2017	#28
I definitely think there are some agendas operating here.	Demit	Dec 2017	#62
Empty sloganeering. Nt	NCTraveler	Dec 2017	#59
Then she should call for Moore not to win either	treestar	Dec 2017	#45
I dont	Meowmee	Dec 2017	#12
Here we go again	Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin	Dec 2017	#15
And the worst part is...	califootman	Dec 2017	#25
It is not even principled, because it is mere accusation	treestar	Dec 2017	#49
Limousine liberals?	HopeAgain	Dec 2017	#57
It's an old, prejorative term from the '60s, not sure if it fits Gillibrand since she was...	brush	Dec 2017	#58
It's the well to do who won't be hurt by Republican policies	Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin	Dec 2017	#60
Totally agree! "Zero tolerance is zero common sense." (from another post) nt	LAS14	Dec 2017	#78
set up against AL	trueblue2007	Dec 2017	#19
Yep They really are that stupid... look forward to more of the same in the future	Kimchijeon	Dec 2017	#23
Yes, lets crucify Franken while #45 turns America 100% facist.	VOX	Dec 2017	#20
There will be more attacks	Meowmee	Dec 2017	#30
The party has played into the Republicans hands,	wisteria	Dec 2017	#32
What is wrong	Meowmee	Dec 2017	#35
Now I suppose comes the tidal waves of "we must all step in line"	Kimchijeon	Dec 2017	#21
I believe that both 'people' can exist....the guy who maybe takes a few liberties while	Kirk Lover	Dec 2017	#22
Due process. Let them come forward at a Senate ethics investigation.	tinrobot	Dec 2017	#24
+1	uponit7771	Dec 2017	#37
Read the rules for an ethics investigation- it wont cover most of these	Lee-Lee	Dec 2017	#39
Everyone deserves the right to due process.	NCTraveler	Dec 2017	#42
I dont.	wisteria	Dec 2017	#31
Franken	110liberal	Dec 2017	#33
Don't be ridiculous...we have to vote for Democrats to save our country. What we can do is pressure	Demsrule86	Dec 2017	#48
And it begins at the local level...	carterbob251	Dec 2017	#70
I agree.	Demsrule86	Dec 2017	#71
Believing is a personal choice based on feelings.	defacto7	Dec 2017	#34
Good for you. I dont believe Republican and	octoberlib	Dec 2017	#36
Thanks for posting this	oberliner	Dec 2017	#38
I fully agree at this point and am glad the party is showing a spine.	NCTraveler	Dec 2017	#40
Even "I'm entitled to it! I'm an entertainer!"?	Adrahil	Dec 2017	#41
I don't. And when the GOP refuses to seat the 'new' Senator before the tax cut vote or at all...	Demsrule86	Dec 2017	#46
So you believe anything anyone says?	treestar	Dec 2017	#47
I object to unproven allegations being used to destroy entire careers...and if you look at who is	Demsrule86	Dec 2017	#50
What kind of behavior? what are the alternatives to resigning	delisen	Dec 2017	#52
No, we don't want to hurt the feelings of the Republicans	ollie10	Dec 2017	#56
An aspect of the new political tribalism	delisen	Dec 2017	#74
I stand for due process over mob rule.	Vinca	Dec 2017	#53
I used to believe all women	Motownman78	Dec 2017	#54
Are these anonymous "victims" even women?	ollie10	Dec 2017	#55
If they are anonymous, how do we know they are even women?	DFW	Dec 2017	#63
I believe its idiotic to blindly believe anyone	YessirAtsaFact	Dec 2017	#64
Of all the allegations...	carterbob251	Dec 2017	#65
How do you "fess up" to anonymous allegations from ten years ago?	Demit	Dec 2017	#68
Well, that's what I was asking...	carterbob251	Dec 2017	#69
"If" being the operative word.	Demit	Dec 2017	#73
Some of those Senators asking for Franken to resign without affording him an ethics hearing, were	still_one	Dec 2017	#76
Sure, the behavior's not acceptable. This means he loses his job and...	LAS14	Dec 2017	#77
I dont get your way of thinking. These accusations could be from	Ferrets are Cool	Dec 2017	#79
Why sacrifice the Democratic principle of Due Process enshrined	delisen	Dec 2017	#80

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