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Mason Dixon

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13. Reauthorization?

Reply to Tx4obama (Original post)

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 11:58 AM

Apr 2012

That's what's missing from this headline.

This is the 1994 act, re-enacted. While that's good. I'm surprised republicans would open themselves to such a easy attack. Enough of them voted for it to pass the filibuster. I'm surprised they didn't take the "oppurtunity for unity". It's another whiff.

And for the democrats. Ok. Good. This was something to pass, but it's hardly victory lap worthy. It's just another example of stalling thru an election year.

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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