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dsharp88

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12. Republicans didn't want it to apply to women who were Native American, LGBTQ, or immigrants

Reply to Tx4obama (Original post)

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 11:40 AM

Apr 2012

because, you know, they don't really matter so violence against them is, I guess, OK. Not surprised at Marco Rubio's NAY vote. He's the one who proposed requiring women to ask their bosses permission to get coverage for contraception.

NAYs ---31
Barrasso (R-WY)
Blunt (R-MO)
Boozman (R-AR)
Burr (R-NC)
Chambliss (R-GA)
Coburn (R-OK)
Cochran (R-MS)
Cornyn (R-TX)
DeMint (R-SC)
Enzi (R-WY)
Graham (R-SC)
Grassley (R-IA)
Hatch (R-UT)
Inhofe (R-OK)
Isakson (R-GA)
Johanns (R-NE)
Johnson (R-WI)
Kyl (R-AZ)
Lee (R-UT)
Lugar (R-IN)
McConnell (R-KY)
Moran (R-KS)
Paul (R-KY)
Risch (R-ID)
Roberts (R-KS)
Rubio (R-FL)
Sessions (R-AL)
Shelby (R-AL)
Thune (R-SD)
Toomey (R-PA)
Wicker (R-MS)

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Kirk (R-IL)

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Senator Al Franken Breaks Down and Cries on Senate Floor Over Violence Against Women Act [View all] Tx4obama Apr 2012 OP

Did it get reauthorized? I sure hope so. mucifer Apr 2012 #1

Here's an update Tx4obama Apr 2012 #2

Wow, that really sucks. mucifer Apr 2012 #3

I'd like to hear the emotional "debate" to the other SIDE of this... MrMickeysMom Apr 2012 #4

A great contrast to the so-called tough guy stuff GOP response of remember how it used to be.' freshwest Apr 2012 #5

I guess he can join the John Boehner crier's anonymous club. n/t totodeinhere Apr 2012 #6

Where's your heart? nolabear Apr 2012 #7

Al's emotions are genuine, heartfelt and compassionate for others... PearliePoo2 Apr 2012 #9

Really? You're an expert? emilyg Apr 2012 #11

with all due respect Tsiyu Apr 2012 #15

Have a blessed day. emilyg Apr 2012 #18

Violating DU's rules for civility. n/t totodeinhere Apr 2012 #29

What Tsiyu said! PearliePoo2 Apr 2012 #20

Limited vocabulary? Have a great day. emilyg Apr 2012 #21

Boehner and Franken both know about drinking. totodeinhere Apr 2012 #31

I can't thank you enough for equating one of the most sincere and thoughtful Senators - mac56 Apr 2012 #10

I can... n/t chervilant Apr 2012 #14

Boehner's tears are fueled by booze. Franken's by justice. I think there are different gateley Apr 2012 #19

What the fuck does that even mean??? Rex Apr 2012 #25

It means that Franken cried on the Seante floor and totodeinhere Apr 2012 #30

Al has a good and pure heart Botany Apr 2012 #8

Republicans didn't want it to apply to women who were Native American, LGBTQ, or immigrants dsharp88 Apr 2012 #12

Rubio needs to ask his bosses (his constituents) for permission to take viagra. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2012 #24

I fucking hate Republicans. Rex Apr 2012 #26

Reauthorization? Mason Dixon Apr 2012 #13

For those of you who consider condescension chervilant Apr 2012 #16

+1000 mac56 Apr 2012 #17

K & R!!! CherylK Apr 2012 #22

Love you AL, Thanks Dont call me Shirley Apr 2012 #23

That was 'bursting into tears'? Damn, I do that all the time. kayakjohnny Apr 2012 #27

I'd trade you Franken for the piece o' manure Lifelong Protester Apr 2012 #28