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In reply to the discussion: Murkowski, Collins, McCain, Flake, Corker all voted to give immunity to banks. You know who didn't? [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)60. The Dems in a red state are not responsible for who the state voted for.
If anything, they are the least responsible. Their votes basically don't count.
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Murkowski, Collins, McCain, Flake, Corker all voted to give immunity to banks. You know who didn't? [View all]
Maven
Oct 2017
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I dont think enough of us are willing to learn this lesson. Sadly, I do not think so.
Eliot Rosewater
Oct 2017
#2
But the media and some supporters of an Independent told me there was no difference in the parties.
LonePirate
Oct 2017
#5
As soon as Warren does that the GOP will deploy their oppo file via FOX, FB, and Twitter...
Hekate
Oct 2017
#28
It's obvious that you have totally forgotten that Hillary made a speech to Goldman Sachs!
gratuitous
Oct 2017
#14
Never trust a puke regardless of what they say, watch how they vote!!!
FreeStateDemocrat
Oct 2017
#16
"WE" don't select local candidates. The states & districts do. By popularity & funding.
Honeycombe8
Oct 2017
#67
Add to your list: Remember that next time someone gripes that our leadership is not "progressive"...
Hekate
Oct 2017
#22
Once again the media does its part, by reporting "Congress" voted to give banks immunity.
rogue emissary
Oct 2017
#24
In the minds of Bernie or Busters, HRC was the equivalent of Joe Manchin. Or maybe Lieberman.
StevieM
Oct 2017
#29
I agree this has little to do with courage. I understand the inclination to praise where these
JCanete
Oct 2017
#30
Some Senator years ago said to a reporter " The Senate is owned by the banks ".
geretogo
Oct 2017
#32
You are right, Maven. Even a blue dog Democrat is better than a Republican.
Honeycombe8
Oct 2017
#33
Every time one of them managed to stumble into doing something positive there are threads
Afromania
Oct 2017
#36
Joe Manchin is still miles above the least kooky GOP Senator, Susan Collins.
Dawson Leery
Oct 2017
#52