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In reply to the discussion: Al Franken statement [View all]FSogol
(46,092 posts)25. I think post-HRC, Democrats are no longer taking things for granted.
African Americans, Latinos, women, and young people are voting in higher numbers even in off-season and special elections. A good first step, but leaves us a lot of work left to do.
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heart-breaking. I just hope he finds a new focus of his intelligence, skills, and activism.
hlthe2b
Dec 2017
#4
I am very good at holding grudges. Lots of people on the New York comments section
JimBeard
Dec 2017
#87
They could appoint God and it would not help, might even get beat in another election.
JimBeard
Dec 2017
#90
No big deal. It is Minnesota, take a page from Franken's book, and hit the ground running.
FSogol
Dec 2017
#22
Did Dayton drop his nutty, Republican enabling edict that prohibits the nominee from running
BannonsLiver
Dec 2017
#16
This SUCKS! I wish the best for Al and I hope we continue to hear his active voice!
PearliePoo2
Dec 2017
#30
Franken needs to re-offer for 2018. The USA needs his intelligence & compassion. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2017
#42
Correction: McConnell isn't seating Jones before the rules allow him to seat Jones
onenote
Dec 2017
#68
He can't "get away" with holding up seating Jones or Smith once his certification is received
onenote
Dec 2017
#72