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In reply to the discussion: Volunteers bolt Bredesen over Kavanaugh support [View all]brooklynite
(94,489 posts)17. Heidi Heitkamp is a fairly conservative Dem as well...
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But he didn't need to take an unpopular position on a vote he wasn't involved in to do that.
Gore1FL
Oct 2018
#48
I think it was a smart move. He needs Rs to win like he did when he was Governor.
redstateblues
Oct 2018
#51
Except we are near the end so the question is it worth throwing a potential wrench into the whole
cstanleytech
Oct 2018
#23
When one relies on Politico for unsubstantiated "news" one can assume anything.
OilemFirchen
Oct 2018
#22
Beto O'Rourke is in a tight race in a red state too, and he flat-out said no he wouldn't support Kav
Polybius
Oct 2018
#60
Kavanaugh was not accused of rape. I don't know why people keep saying that.
Honeycombe8
Oct 2018
#66
There was no attempted rape claim. It doesn't help to exaggerate the claims. nt
Honeycombe8
Oct 2018
#69
What a Fu*king idiot. My better half is having serious second thoughts about voting for him now
Farmer-Rick
Oct 2018
#19
I get it, but they're going to advocate against to benefit the Republican?
Chakaconcarne
Oct 2018
#27
I gave him a small donation and am regretting it. Only saving grace here is that is Bredesen wins
iluvtennis
Oct 2018
#28
Senate is a six year term. We need as many Democrats as we can to restore checks and balances.
Freethinker65
Oct 2018
#34
Not sure. Sounds like after Corker and Manchin started yapping about the after confirmation effects
Freethinker65
Oct 2018
#39
I am a strong advocate of supporting Democrats who can win regardless of ideological bent...
brooklynite
Oct 2018
#71
All women are not pissed. My daughter is a hard core Progressive and she is all in on Bredesen
redstateblues
Oct 2018
#54
Any Democrat that won't vote for Bredesen is essentially voting for Blackburn
redstateblues
Oct 2018
#50