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In reply to the discussion: Republican Greg Gianforte wins Montana special election [View all]Rhiannon12866
(254,391 posts)16. He said he was "sorry" in front of his fans
So I guess he assumes that's all it takes...
And who would continue to support him after learning what he was like??? I agree, what currently passes for acceptable behavior in this country now is horrifying...
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The news story has gone national, it's baffling that he's willing to appear in public
Rhiannon12866
May 2017
#11
How anyone can countenance having voted for this violent nut job is beyond me
Rhiannon12866
May 2017
#19
Let's face it: to many Republicans, ruffians and pirates are aspirational figures.
sandensea
May 2017
#21
We once had heroes in this country, elected officials who inspired us to be better
Rhiannon12866
May 2017
#26
Not only did they vote for him he raised quite a bit of money overnight. They're proud.
onecaliberal
May 2017
#40
Bullies, cads, and crooks are aspirational figures for many of our fellow Americans.
sandensea
May 2017
#8
Quist was not a bad candidate. It was a low turnout special election in a red state.
SunSeeker
May 2017
#23
Remember Susan McDougal went to prison for contempt of court, wore leg irons,
Judi Lynn
May 2017
#22
Great. They now have a thug congressman to go along with their sexual predator president.
BlueStater
May 2017
#35