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Stuart G

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32. Rep Raskin did a great job. We all know that.

Reply to MelissaB (Original post)

Sat Feb 13, 2021, 09:16 PM

Feb 2021

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Photo: Rep Raskin after acquittal [View all] MelissaB Feb 2021 OP

heart-breaking, given his own sacrifices. hlthe2b Feb 2021 #1

He put his heart and soul into this. It has to be heartbreaking for him to see badhair77 Feb 2021 #2

I'm going to mail Rep. Raskin a thank you card MontanaMama Feb 2021 #3

I think that's a great idea. Maybe one for all our outstanding patriots! nt babylonsister Feb 2021 #7

That IS a great idea! ShazzieB Feb 2021 #8

I did, too Deuxcents Feb 2021 #11

That does help. MontanaMama Feb 2021 #12

Thanks! nt babylonsister Feb 2021 #21

thanks! n/t stillcool Feb 2021 #25

Wonderful! Thank you! I will definitely send a thank you card! scarletwoman Feb 2021 #30

Drafting one now...thank you for the address! FailureToCommunicate Feb 2021 #33

Another thank you. ChazII Feb 2021 #39

Thank you! colorado_ufo Feb 2021 #45

That's a great idea. llmart Feb 2021 #14

Thanks, Mama. He's my representative, elleng Feb 2021 #15

That's the best idea! MontanaMama Feb 2021 #44

I just called his two offices and left grateful messages. BigmanPigman Feb 2021 #29

me too NJCher Feb 2021 #40

Brilliant idea friend Wawannabe Feb 2021 #42

Lived in MT in 08 Wawannabe Feb 2021 #43

Thanks for voting for Jon Tester! MontanaMama Feb 2021 #47

That's Very Thoughtful JimGinPA Feb 2021 #51

That's a wonderful idea. StarryNite Feb 2021 #52

He gave it his all. Solly Mack Feb 2021 #4

I worried about him after this, i'm glad his family has his back. dem4decades Feb 2021 #5

This team deserves a standing ovation C_U_L8R Feb 2021 #6

Absolutely! dameatball Feb 2021 #20

I am in awe of this brilliant gentleman. BlueDawn Feb 2021 #9

Raskin did a hell of a job! peggysue2 Feb 2021 #10

He put everything he had into this. It was his life for a few weeks. I think he's tearing up.... George II Feb 2021 #13

this man is a rock.... dhill926 Feb 2021 #16

He has nothing to be ashamed about, unless he is ashamed of the Republicans. Chainfire Feb 2021 #17

A real patriot MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #18

Thank you Congressman Raskin, you were brilliant FakeNoose Feb 2021 #19

I hope he can take some time now mcar Feb 2021 #22

Exactly. This poor Dad never really had to time to process or grieve Marie Marie Feb 2021 #50

The House and their Managers stood up and defended democracy... Hugin Feb 2021 #23

Rep. Raskin and the team did not fail us or the nation; Republican Senators failed. Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2021 #24

I can't imagine how he must feel, especially due to the timing ecstatic Feb 2021 #26

This just breaks my heart. scarletwoman Feb 2021 #27

If This Would Have Been A Criminal Trial DallasNE Feb 2021 #28

So utterly unfair. Raskin deserves a better America than we have. SunSeeker Feb 2021 #31

Rep Raskin did a great job. We all know that. Stuart G Feb 2021 #32

He did. StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #35

I will love and be grateful for this patriot forever StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #34

All due respect angrychair Feb 2021 #36

This is what it looks like birdographer Feb 2021 #37

The team did an amazing and thorough job. Patriots all. REAL patriots. n/t Evolve Dammit Feb 2021 #38

K&R BootinUp Feb 2021 #41

He feels so let down now, I am sure. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #46

wrote him a thank you card. Great idea, thanks. n/t KatK Feb 2021 #48

America owes these great patriots tremendous gratitude. BarbD Feb 2021 #49

If the Rs were decent human beings who *could* have been Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2021 #53