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AnnaLee

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53. I don't think that is wise.

Tue Apr 22, 2025, 01:00 PM

Apr 2025

Isn't a Democratic Representative staying where she cannot vote on legislation giving an incentive to Trump to try to keep Garcia in El Salvador?

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BREAKING: Democrat Rep. Maxine Dexter says she will NOT leave El Salvador until Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to the [View all] riversedge Apr 2025 OP

I wish success Duncanpup Apr 2025 #1

Absolutely, Dunc! SheltieLover Apr 2025 #3

None of us are saints Bettie Apr 2025 #10

Even if he was a monster, he is owed due process. pat_k Apr 2025 #18

Exactly! I agree 100%. wordstroken Apr 2025 #19

I've never been accused of being succinct before! pat_k Apr 2025 #47

Haha. Carry away!!! wordstroken Apr 2025 #56

True... Bettie Apr 2025 #33

I didn't intend as a shot at you. Not in the least. pat_k Apr 2025 #46

Here, here MaineNative Apr 2025 #70

This is what leadership looks like!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2025 #2

I had the honor Mme. Defarge Apr 2025 #13

I would've been honored as well were I from her district!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2025 #58

There are possibly hundreds there in the same situation peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #4

True. Escape Apr 2025 #11

good one ! something like a prisoner exchange in my wildest imagination.... peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #44

I read an article, do not know how factual, gab13by13 Apr 2025 #27

Are they still doing the military airlifts of the abducted? peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #57

Spoiler alert Prairie Gates Apr 2025 #5

Agreed. A US Congresswoman can't stay in El Salvador for months - she's going to have go back to Washington pretty soon Midwestern Democrat Apr 2025 #8

She is serving her constituants even if they do not realize it at the moment. riversedge Apr 2025 #12

He's Not Even Her Constituent Deep State Witch Apr 2025 #41

She will In It to Win It Apr 2025 #24

She did: Jose Garcia Apr 2025 #76

I want to see this #1 on the top of the leaderboard! Ninga Apr 2025 #6

Principled stand, but unwise Attilatheblond Apr 2025 #7

Im thinking the same thing SSJVegeta Apr 2025 #15

Krasnov has signed 4 bills into law, total. gab13by13 Apr 2025 #28

Also implies the Republican Congress only passed 4 laws. Grins Apr 2025 #31

Correct. He has been ignoring Congress since the beginning and consolidating all power into himself. Karasu Apr 2025 #65

She's ensuring the conversation doesn't fade Torchlight Apr 2025 #9

I like the intent but like... dont think you can vote by proxy from another country SSJVegeta Apr 2025 #14

No SCantiGOP Apr 2025 #16

I hope she gets him back SSJVegeta Apr 2025 #17

I pray Rep. Maxine Dexter stays safe. wordstroken Apr 2025 #20

Good on her. Hopefully she'll be joined by some of her colleagues. Ping Tung Apr 2025 #21

She is a very brave soldier for freedom. I salute her. GoodRaisin Apr 2025 #22

Meanwhile, Chuck Schumer writes Strongly Worded Letters and GoYouPackersGo Apr 2025 #23

Yes, but he feels vindicated, gab13by13 Apr 2025 #30

Hope she's staying in a nice resort... might be a while. WarGamer Apr 2025 #25

well, that's nice mimitabby Apr 2025 #26

Is she staying in the prison? MichMan Apr 2025 #29

You know she is not--why would you ask such a question? Kingofalldems Apr 2025 #36

It's a feature -- not a bug. W_HAMILTON Apr 2025 #45

Yeah and many are sick of it. Kingofalldems Apr 2025 #50

What an idiotic thing to say. SunSeeker Apr 2025 #63

Yeah it's not like the House is close and we might need her vote for something krawhitham Apr 2025 #32

Hunger strike in DC RockCreek Apr 2025 #34

no RJ-MacReady Apr 2025 #39

Wow--I see the trolls jumped right in with sarcasm. Kingofalldems Apr 2025 #35

I imagine the majority of her constituents are proud of her blubunyip Apr 2025 #37

I appreciate that she's doing something even if I'm unsure about the strategy. Maru Kitteh Apr 2025 #38

Well I guess she likes El Salvador erodriguez Apr 2025 #40

It looks like a beautiful country Bonx Apr 2025 #52

She is an M.D. Mme. Defarge Apr 2025 #42

My kind of Democrat. Passages Apr 2025 #43

We need to leave this up to the courts. I don't want to see the entire Dem caucus in El Salvador. Wanderlust988 Apr 2025 #48

I have no problem with the look ornotna Apr 2025 #67

It's OK and helpful... reACTIONary Apr 2025 #68

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2025 #49

If she's promising this, she must intend to stay and has a way to vote from there. Bonx Apr 2025 #51

Oh I get it. Kingofalldems Apr 2025 #64

Nope. She's already back: Jose Garcia Apr 2025 #75

I don't think that is wise. AnnaLee Apr 2025 #53

No kidding DENVERPOPS Apr 2025 #54

Bet she does leave El Salvador before Garcia is released. republianmushroom Apr 2025 #55

She arrived home today. Sneederbunk Apr 2025 #69

I used to live in the district she represents ibegurpard Apr 2025 #59

very enlightening stillcool Apr 2025 #60

Very Cool!!! SupportSanity Apr 2025 #61

Well... good luck! Oopsie Daisy Apr 2025 #62

This will make it easier for the GOP's razor-thin majority to pass legislation Jose Garcia Apr 2025 #66

Another Oregonian taking a stand! calimary Apr 2025 #71

K&R Blue Owl Apr 2025 #72

OMG guts flamingdem Apr 2025 #73

Oregon Rep. Dexter returns from El Salvador Bonx Apr 2025 #74