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walkingman

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7. Some of the "blame" belongs to the DSCC whose responsibility is to

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 07:40 PM

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thoroughly vet candidates to ensure they are viable, have clean personal backgrounds, and align with party platforms. This is done to protect the party's reputation and ensure they do not invest money in doomed or problematic candidates.

Somebody did not do a very good job?? Or am I missing something?

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Harris was the first on the television calling for Franken to resign Sympthsical Tuesday #1

Blame Platner. eShirl Tuesday #2

And Bernie. What do you have to say to him? RandySF Tuesday #3

Is there anybody who hasn't yet called for Platner to drop out? LisaL Tuesday #4

I really hate that Al Franken is ever conflated with others like this... He never raped nor was hlthe2b Tuesday #5

Well, exactly. LisaL Tuesday #8

I am so sick of this stupid circular firing squad UpInArms Tuesday #6

Some of the "blame" belongs to the DSCC whose responsibility is to walkingman Tuesday #7

I don't think DSCC selected Platner. LisaL Tuesday #9