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In reply to the discussion: Susan Collins now "troubled" about Rice's record. [View all]BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)27. Susan Collins is as "moderate" as Mitch McConnell.
But it doesn't surprise me that you believe she's a moderate. It plays directly into the Republican's game plan hoping to convince some wishy-washy Democrats (I'm not saying you're wishy-washy. Honest) that a strong ally of President Obama should be put aside to allow John Kerry to fill the position so his seat will be open to Scottie Brown.
Color me surprised that you appear to advocate for such a possibility.
Oh, and neither John Kerry nor General Clark are liberals.
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I am sick of caving in. Why let the REpublicans determine who the Pres appointees are?
rhett o rick
Nov 2012
#6
It would be a good move if there were assurances that his replacement is a
rhett o rick
Nov 2012
#42
susan collins is parroting the talking points that were blasted to these assholes..
frylock
Nov 2012
#22
Yes, because we NEED Kerry and his experience in the Senate now against these animals. Collins can
still_one
Nov 2012
#10
of course he would, but we need him in the Senate, and more than that, why should the opposition
still_one
Nov 2012
#18
why would anyone give credibility to a party that disrespects women, and doesn't want them to have
still_one
Nov 2012
#8
"Ms Rice displays a troubling tendency to be a Democratic nominee. Therefore THIS IS WAR!!!!"
librechik
Nov 2012
#29
I think we understand but would prefer not to. Black. Woman. Intelligent. Young.
libdem4life
Nov 2012
#26
I am troubled that all these fucks are using the word troubled, Frank Luntz anyone??? n/t
winstars
Nov 2012
#37