The Way Forward
Related: About this forumThe Vote For Hegseth Is Fast Approaching
What Democrats need to do:
A terrifying signed affidavit was released yesterday by Hegseth's former SIL. This affidavit makes accusations against him legal, not anonymous. This man is a monster, a wife beater. His wife had to hide in a closet. His wife had to use code words to text her sister she was afraid for her life and needed help.
Now, Senate Democrats need to attack Trump for appointing this monster, and need to attack Senate Magats for supporting this monster. Make Republicans own this monster.
Democrats need to raise the roof over these new allegations.
Finally, Senate Democrats need to investigate why the FBI is covering up for a monster, why they deliberately did not release the dirt on Hegseth. Call in the FBI people who did this cover up.
The people who did release this new information are already getting death threats.
This topic became news last night but it needs to stay on the front page until the MSM is forced to cover this.
Democrats lose because when they have an issue, when they have a mountain to die on, they pussy foot. We need fighters.
FBaggins
(27,933 posts)Democrats were already voting against him and there aint enough there there to convince four republicans to change course.
The former wife of his brother isnt going to pull much weight when the actual victim denies that it ever happened.
gab13by13
(26,183 posts)Maybe the actual victim had an NDA.
This is why Democrats lose, perfect example.
Hiding in a freaking closet, code words to ask for help but Al Franken pretends to fondle his friends boobs and he has to resign.
It is clear to me what's wrong with Democrats.
Why did the FBI not release this information?
We just let them get away with it when we say "not enough there" really?
Same ole same ole, no wonder Democrats stay home. Could have given AOC a position of leadership but she is too much of a trouble maker, she fights too hard.
Sorry but if Senate Democrats don't make a big deal out of this latest information they better stop sending me texts asking for money. I will give to the ACLU, they are fighters.
FBaggins
(27,933 posts)She isnt just remaining silent (required by most NDAs) shes publicly saying (and to the FBI) that it didnt happen. The ex wife of the brother of the alleged abuser who lived in another state a decade ago doesnt trump that by making the hearsay in an affidavit.
There could easily be a couple republican senators who would change their vites if the victim came forward
but they arent going to move when someone else claims the victim is lying.
kelly1mm
(5,559 posts)Clouds Passing
(3,460 posts)They should be kicked out of the Democratic Party
FBaggins
(27,933 posts)Betting odds look like 90-95% chance that he gets zero democrats
Having said that - kicking people out of the party likely hurts the party more than it does the senator.
Lets say that its Fetterman. He isnt up for reelection until 2028. Better a faulty Democrat than a real Republican
Clouds Passing
(3,460 posts)FBaggins
(27,933 posts)No sense in turning him into one by giving him four years to please his new voting base.
Again kicking him out of the party doesnt do anything to him. Cost him a committee seat? Republicans are happy to give him one in the majority.
Clouds Passing
(3,460 posts)Sweet Freedom
(4,019 posts)Unfortunately, the strategy of focusing on misogyny and sexual assault did nothing to prevent Kavanaugh's rise (and ruined a woman's life.) We know Pete's disgusting and violent, but the Republican party elected a rapist and they simply do not care one bit about his character. (I imagine they think he's great and a real tough guy. )
You're not going to get 4 R votes by pointing out Hegseth hates women because they hate women, too. Sad, but true. For that reason, Dems should be hammering home that Pete is completely unqualified for this position and that he will cause harm to our military personnel, as well as our military's reputation. If Dems make his military incompetence their main focus, Rs may think twice about aligning with that potential shitshow.
Polybius
(19,020 posts)Tomorrow or Saturday is supposed to be the full vote.
DavidDvorkin
(20,028 posts)The GOP will continue to lick Trump's boots until something happens to persuade them that their careers/livelihoods are better served by breaking with him.
Skittles
(161,419 posts)it's the GOP over America, EVERY FUCKING TIME
Polybius
(19,020 posts)His former SIL said it did. The ex-wife needs to say otherwise (if it's true) by tomorrow night