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pazzyanne

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28. I agree with MineralMan.

Thu Jul 12, 2018, 12:29 PM

Jul 2018

As a Minnesota voter, I emphatically stated early on that I would never vote for a Republican in this political climate. Voting for Painter opens Minnesota to the Republican party because he is a celebrity of sort. I don't trust him to be a DFL candidate in any way, manner, or form. His claim to fame is that he hates tRump. Good for him, but still not a good reason to give him a Democratic position in the US Senate. Let him run as an Independent if he feels he wants to run. He can then decide who he caucuses with if he wins. In that scenario, we will see his true colors. A vote for Painter is risky and I am not willing to gamble with Minnesota's political future. Especially since this is the position that the Democrats took away from Minnesota without checking with voters in Minnesota.

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Beware of Republicans in Democratic Clothing [View all] MineralMan Jul 2018 OP

Well said!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2018 #1

Elizabeth Warren is a former Republican. Looks like she's done pretty well for the party. n/t pnwmom Jul 2018 #56

Wow, I had no idea! Thanks! RKP5637 Jul 2018 #60

"Why Elizabeth Warren left the GOP" pnwmom Jul 2018 #61

Thanks for sharing this with me! I just had absolutely no idea. This link was exceptionally RKP5637 Jul 2018 #63

You're welcome. As a Catholic, I've often heard the theory that converts pnwmom Jul 2018 #65

A wolf is still a wolf mitch96 Jul 2018 #67

Yep, it's best to exercise caution. Of course the GOP has changed so much, some likely want nothing RKP5637 Jul 2018 #69

The only thing I can think of for a Republican to go Dem is mitch96 Jul 2018 #73

No one should ever vote for an ex-con until you see some kind of voting record from them Fullduplexxx Jul 2018 #2

Painter was never in elected office - so there is no voting record. karynnj Jul 2018 #5

For Painter, there is no voting record. MineralMan Jul 2018 #6

Well said - and the key as you suggest is asking views on policies karynnj Jul 2018 #3

Painter has many fans in Minnesota, and they're talking him up. MineralMan Jul 2018 #7

Good luck to Tina Smith karynnj Jul 2018 #14

I followed him on Twitter for awhile. He tweeted spooky3 Jul 2018 #27

I don't think Painter has chance in the first place BUT adding any and all "former" republicans beachbum bob Jul 2018 #4

Actually, he does have a chance in the primary. MineralMan Jul 2018 #8

I agree with MineralMan. pazzyanne Jul 2018 #28

Tina Smith! NCTraveler Jul 2018 #9

Elizabeth Warren was a Republican for most of her adult life. Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #10

She has had time to demonstrate her positions. MineralMan Jul 2018 #12

Here's the question: xmas74 Jul 2018 #11

Not directly. Not that I know of. MineralMan Jul 2018 #13

Same. xmas74 Jul 2018 #38

While I appreciate mr painter's criticism of twitler he is still a repuke kimbutgar Jul 2018 #15

Exactly. We need progressive Democrats to win elections, MineralMan Jul 2018 #17

Thank you! geardaddy Jul 2018 #16

The primary is coming right up. MineralMan Jul 2018 #18

I'm in CD-5 and we have a lively primary for Keith's old seat. geardaddy Jul 2018 #19

Hmph! MineralMan Jul 2018 #23

BEWARE the Civil Serpent!!! griloco Jul 2018 #20

Agree criticisms of tRump by Painter are not enough. His issues position are Enoki33 Jul 2018 #21

Texas has had its share of turn-coats dem in texas Jul 2018 #22

Well in his defense zipplewrath Jul 2018 #30

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Big Shift zipplewrath Jul 2018 #44

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Same with my sister zipplewrath Jul 2018 #47

Always enjoy your thoughtful posts, MM. slumcamper Jul 2018 #24

I agree. It is VERY EASY to be against Trump. Caliman73 Jul 2018 #25

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Guys like Manchin have their place, but are in no way the future of the party. Caliman73 Jul 2018 #48

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No one is saying they should be ignored. Caliman73 Jul 2018 #51

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Ooh, did I unearth a troll? Caliman73 Jul 2018 #66

See Joe Manchin D WV Maggiemayhem Jul 2018 #26

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k and r. I don't trust anyone who used to have an "r" after his/her name. niyad Jul 2018 #29

Careful zipplewrath Jul 2018 #31

I was mostly thinking politicians and their voting records. niyad Jul 2018 #32

you were right the first time. TeamPooka Jul 2018 #35

Specter zipplewrath Jul 2018 #40

I didn't always like him xmas74 Jul 2018 #41

Then you don't trust Elizabeth Warren. nt pnwmom Jul 2018 #68

I appreciate the link to the thinkprogess article you provided. niyad Jul 2018 #74

'Li'l bush's ethics czar' is not much of a credential. Mc Mike Jul 2018 #33

minngal marieo1 Jul 2018 #34

The Democrats were so short-sighted karin_sj Jul 2018 #36

I agree about Al Franken. MineralMan Jul 2018 #37

Franken could have fought back Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #55

Amen Music Man Jul 2018 #42

Convicted felons may take years to win back their right to vote. Orsino Jul 2018 #49

Important PSA! Wounded Bear Jul 2018 #52

Spot on Hekate Jul 2018 #54

I support Tina Smith over a pretend Democrat like Painter Gothmog Jul 2018 #57

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I deal with reality. MineralMan Jul 2018 #59

I respect him for choosing to run as a Democrat, rather than as an Independent pnwmom Jul 2018 #62

He sounds great on the issues. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2018 #75

In view of his positions, I'd support either one of them -- whoever is the D nominee. nt pnwmom Jul 2018 #77

I'm from Illinois so I don't have to worry about it. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2018 #78

Like Elizabeth Warren, right? pnwmom Jul 2018 #79

Great post! KCDebbie Jul 2018 #64

I wish the national party committees would take your point to heart. Jim Lane Jul 2018 #70

I agree. While it's great that he and other GOPers are speaking out, ecstatic Jul 2018 #71

Both Donald Trump and Mike Pence are former Democrats. OilemFirchen Jul 2018 #72

I like what Painter has to say about Trump, and lately he's claiming some Dem positions, but The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2018 #76

Yes best to keep in mind many of these Raine Jul 2018 #80