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Jilly_in_VA

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5. The Republicans in those days (prior to 1985 or so) were different

Reply to Celerity (Reply #3)

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 09:02 AM

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They had morals. Hell, my grandparents were Republicans but my grandma, the last surviving one, gave it up after Nixon. She'd had enough! And I think Ben Nighthorse Campbell, to the best of my recollection, was a congressman, not a senator. My bad if he wasn't.

I suspect most of the Cherokee nation is ashamed of ol' Markwayne. Unless he's a Pretendian, of course. I sure would be.

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She writes such thoughtful and powerful pieces. erronis Sunday #1

You're welcome. Bumbles Sunday #4

We haven't had a Native American senator yet Jilly_in_VA Sunday #2

Incorrect: Markwayne Mullin (Cherokee Nation) - 2023 to Present, Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Northern Cheyenne) - 1993 to Celerity Sunday #3

The Republicans in those days (prior to 1985 or so) were different Jilly_in_VA Sunday #5

I posted the link from the US Senate in my original reply as proof of my claim. Celerity Sunday #6

OK, my bad Jilly_in_VA Sunday #7

Oh, for sure. He is a RW POS. Celerity Sunday #8