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deurbano

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37. I really don't get that last one.

Thu Dec 7, 2017, 12:56 PM

Dec 2017

And I don't know exactly what to think about any it since the first allegation (which seemed the most serious) was made by a birther, Hannity guest, Vulgar Talking Yam supporter who seemed to be pretty bawdy (and touchy) herself during the USO tour. And this last allegation (from a source with seemingly less of an agenda) involves... what? (Not exactly getting the impropriety.) After seeing what initially happened with Seder, I think the investigation should have been allowed to play out (giving voice to the accusers and accused), and I don't understand the need by prominent Democrats to skip all that and rush to force him out. I can guarantee there has been much more egregious behavior by legislators on both sides of the aisle... so when new allegations arise, will all the offending Democrats be pushed out? (Since it sure the hell won't happen to Republicans...) Even in states where the Democrat may be replaced by a Republican who will proceed to make the lives of women much more miserable than the effect of squeezing someone's waist?

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I could not disagree more with Gillibrand [View all] WyLoochka Dec 2017 OP

Stop blaming women. Nt NCTraveler Dec 2017 #1

Women are immune from criticism of any kind? OliverQ Dec 2017 #4

+1 dalton99a Dec 2017 #7

no we are not. we women are human and we should be criticized when we are wrong. trueblue2007 Dec 2017 #26

Red Herring uponit7771 Dec 2017 #14

I will blame someone whom I believe to be destructive WyLoochka Dec 2017 #19

i blame her too. she is destroying Al Franken's reputation. trueblue2007 Dec 2017 #28

Lynch first confirm later. nt Snotcicles Dec 2017 #2

Lynch first.... Bettie Dec 2017 #9

She has burned any chance of winning nationally n/t n2doc Dec 2017 #3

I agree. Strongly. EOM elfin Dec 2017 #5

Absolutely. dalton99a Dec 2017 #6

Of the many that have called for Franken to step down, why single out Gillibrand,? LexVegas Dec 2017 #8

She led the pack with facebook screed and press conference WyLoochka Dec 2017 #21

I, for one, am wary of a politician who won't take the time to look for the degrees Baitball Blogger Dec 2017 #10

It was shameful grandstanding. kcr Dec 2017 #11

Let's say you're right about needing to teach kids mythology Dec 2017 #12

I am astounded that some people believe unwanted touching is acceptable. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2017 #16

Im astounded at the rush to judgment YessirAtsaFact Dec 2017 #31

He already admitted to touching. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2017 #36

I don't believe Franken "groped" women during photo ops WyLoochka Dec 2017 #23

I don't believe it either. n/t rainin Dec 2017 #29

Please google this and get back to me DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2017 #13

The Rep. from Hawaii was on last night and she Zoonart Dec 2017 #15

There is a huge difference between a clumsy pass and unwanted touching. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2017 #17

I heard her also and got upset SHRED Dec 2017 #18

i think the time cover touched this off. mopinko Dec 2017 #20

This struggle is bigger than Zoonart Dec 2017 #22

i find the whole thing disturbing. it smells so much of ratfucking. mopinko Dec 2017 #24

I really don't get that last one. deurbano Dec 2017 #37

Pissed me off, too. rainin Dec 2017 #30

The other thing that bothers me is that Rachel Zoonart Dec 2017 #33

NYT: "Ms. Gillibrand, who has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association . . . " ucrdem Dec 2017 #25

Do the right thing? jalan48 Dec 2017 #27

My biggest fear leftynyc Dec 2017 #32

Dear NCTraveler, Polly Hennessey Dec 2017 #34

To a broader consideration of the high road stance... Guilded Lilly Dec 2017 #35