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In reply to the discussion: Diane Feinstein announcement [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)108. It's a not-so-subtle way to smear Feinstein. And it's not the first time...
... that certain individuals here have used the same type of attack on Feinstein as well as other Democrats.
I'm sick of it!
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Settling? Why smear Feinstein? She's an honorable and capable and experienced public servant...
NurseJackie
Oct 2017
#9
I'd noticed that your previous question was being ignored. It's a valid question...
NurseJackie
Oct 2017
#107
Nurse Jackie, you give the best accounting of why Feinstein should be supported, not denigrated.
NBachers
Oct 2017
#151
The GOP is so weak in California that last time, there were TWO Democratic candidates for Senate
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#93
What is the % of, as you put it, "true progressives" in the California Democratic voter rolls?
George II
Oct 2017
#97
It's a not-so-subtle way to smear Feinstein. And it's not the first time...
NurseJackie
Oct 2017
#108
Accusing Feinstein of not being a "true progressive" is a smear. There was no "critique"...
NurseJackie
Oct 2017
#119
Perhaps, having a choice of candidates is just a little TOO much democracy for some people.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Oct 2017
#154
I hope not.I want a Democrat Senato rand Feinstein's seat could be up for grabs if some unknown won.
Demsrule86
Oct 2017
#18
exactly right...you get an unknown that is a wack job or can be portrayed as such by the GOP...we
Demsrule86
Oct 2017
#70
I am aware of this...but we need Feinstein's experience (very senior ) at the moment...and
Demsrule86
Oct 2017
#157
As a Californian, I'd say we're damn lucky to have her, and obviously I have a lot of company
Hekate
Oct 2017
#42
You make an excellent point. It's rather hypocritical to excuse it in one instance and...
NurseJackie
Oct 2017
#98
How exactly will one primary Senator Feinstein under this system in the real world?
Gothmog
Oct 2017
#160
California does have a primary, just not individual primaries for each party. So essentially....
George II
Oct 2017
#125
Most likely but not definitely. Looking down the list of candidates from less than a year ago....
George II
Oct 2017
#136
If you're basing that on support levels, the top two were the most likely to win
Ken Burch
Oct 2017
#138
No, the really is to you making an insinuation that progressives are oppressed in California.
JHan
Oct 2017
#118
"And given that she's unbeatable, what difference does it make what I say about her?"
lapucelle
Oct 2017
#147
So right about RBG... she's a dynamo!! Just gotta hope she NEVER retires before we put a Dem back in
InAbLuEsTaTe
Oct 2017
#155
The Senate is not a training ground for President. Incidentally, look back in history....
George II
Oct 2017
#20
We have a long way to 2020. My point was that here in 2017 we should not be looking...
George II
Oct 2017
#131
My point is there's a cost associated with people who effectively benefit from lifetime tenure
BeyondGeography
Oct 2017
#132
I seriously doubt that when Californians first elected Dianne Feinstein they weren't thinking....
George II
Oct 2017
#135
All I can say is that the candidates should put their names in and run. The voters will decide....
George II
Oct 2017
#141
That may be the number of votes she got, but I'd have to look it up from an actual computer
Hekate
Oct 2017
#50
I'm a Californian and glad she's running again. She and Kamala Harris are a great team.
iluvtennis
Oct 2017
#16
LOL, I'd love that, but don't see it happening in our current hate filled US environment
iluvtennis
Oct 2017
#65
Senator Feinstein does not lead the Democratic Party. She is a US Senator doing a tremendous job
Hekate
Oct 2017
#52
My Magic 8-Ball says it is 'Very doubtful' she will break Strom Thurmond's record
Brother Buzz
Oct 2017
#39
It's amazing how many people bring up gun violence, forgetting how she became Mayor...
Hekate
Oct 2017
#62
It costs money...and is stupid to use if for a primary. Use the money against Republicans.
Demsrule86
Oct 2017
#72
Propping up another Democrat candidate such that we have another Top 2 finish in the primary..
SaschaHM
Oct 2017
#74
It looks like in CA if she fails to finish the term the governor appoints someone
Lee-Lee
Oct 2017
#48
I'm thrilled Dianne Feinstein is running for re-election to the Senate from California.
Spy Car
Oct 2017
#73
I think it's important to look at her record. What has she done for Californians or Am citizens?
YOHABLO
Oct 2017
#130