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In reply to the discussion: White nationalists and Twitter bots fueled the war against Al Franken and the Democrats fell for it [View all]radhika
(1,008 posts)Not for standing up versus sexual harassment, or even calling Franken out and investigating. Duh, we are all for that. But we're also for stopping the Trump agenda overall.
How could Gillibrand and the Dem women so quickly oust a reliable voice for Progress in the Senate without DEMANDING that a set of rules be in place that would impose the same standards on all Senators, regardless of party! And for treating all bad acts - regardless of time frame and power relation - as equal and demanding the 'death penalty' for all transgressions. Oh yes, and the due-process thing.
Democrats sacrificed a valuable game piece for no benefit; Republicans hold on to their players as long as it suits their goals.
If Gillibrand thought her no tolerance campaign would elevate her brand for a national run, it may well backfire.