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still_one

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124. You do not seem to be aware of some things. First of all it wasn't McConnell she hugged, it
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 09:32 PM
Jan 2021

was Graham. In addition, she also voted against the coney barrett nomination, which is what really matters. As an aside, she also vote against the Kavanaugh nomination.

Her voting record has been over 95% on progressive issues.

While most of us agree the hug was a stupid thing to do, along with the comment that she thought the hearing was well run, it was a misguided view on her part.

No one is going to primary Senator Feinstein. This will be her last term

Her record of progressive legislation has been very good, and stands on its own

https://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Dianne_Feinstein.htm

FFS!! Can't California do better?? Bleacher Creature Jan 2021 #1
It's not about CA, it's sadly about dementia. Having moonscape Jan 2021 #113
I wonder if Sen. Feinstein is getting soft............. secondwind Jan 2021 #2
I believe "soft" is too charitable a description of what has happened to her. Paladin Jan 2021 #21
She has lost her ability to discern which side she's on. jaxexpat Jan 2021 #83
Bullseye. Thank you. (nt) Paladin Jan 2021 #110
Its not about which side she is on, its about knowing what is right or wrong Escurumbele Jan 2021 #116
No, it's not about knowing which side she's on. It's about which side is on the side of Nitram Jan 2021 #140
She hugged Graham at the Karma13612 Jan 2021 #22
This woman has been entrenched in my life since 1977 CountAllVotes Jan 2021 #48
She really needs to retire Karma13612 Jan 2021 #103
I've wanted her out since her vote for Iraq Resolution for War under GWMcIdiot. n/t aggiesal Jan 2021 #44
To me, this is as bad as... SergeStorms Jan 2021 #74
It isn't soft. Her staff has said that she has memory and other problems. Lonestarblue Jan 2021 #50
She needs to resign while Newsom is Governor. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #68
I had the chance to interview Gavin Newsom at the Democratic Party Convention a few years back ... aggiesal Jan 2021 #98
I wouldn't mind that someday, Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #99
+ agree. nt iluvtennis Jan 2021 #67
Disagree with DiFi on this one. The GOPers had no right to block the counting of the iluvtennis Jan 2021 #69
oh my. this is the ultimate in tone deafness!!! NRaleighLiberal Jan 2021 #3
Yeah. I'd expect Dianne to be clueless, but her entire staff? Auggie Jan 2021 #53
Bad thing to say. Worse time to say it. dchill Jan 2021 #4
High level? Timewas Jan 2021 #5
I really think she suffers from dementia. redstatebluegirl Jan 2021 #6
She's pushing 90.... secondwind Jan 2021 #9
I think so too. Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #42
She does! True Blue American Jan 2021 #49
Sure appears to be the case. Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #51
Her cheese has slid off the cracker N/T bigtime Jan 2021 #7
Yours may someday too. I hope someone intervenes redstatebluegirl Jan 2021 #11
Never heard that one before! Thanks, I needed a good laugh! Canoe52 Jan 2021 #71
She needs to just keep her thoughts to herself. scarletwoman Jan 2021 #8
I am only 73 and I can tell I am not to be trusted with making major decisions. LiberalArkie Jan 2021 #18
Resign please, and quit being a tool for Republicans BlueJac Jan 2021 #10
Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Feinstein was tone deaf on this one Raven123 Jan 2021 #12
Don't get it DownriverDem Jan 2021 #13
she needs to GO FirstLight Jan 2021 #14
I doubt she'd run for re-election (2024), though apparently she's already filed paperwork ... Auggie Jan 2021 #55
...that's what's even crazier is that she's filed to do so! FirstLight Jan 2021 #62
I don't think she'll run Auggie Jan 2021 #65
Post removed Post removed Jan 2021 #15
Please make her change her party. Never thought she'd be a RINO. PA_jen Jan 2021 #16
Uhhhh -- that would give the senate to the GOP TimeToGo Jan 2021 #19
Exactly. Some people shoot by the hip without thinking of the consequences. While her comments still_one Jan 2021 #27
Can't give up a Dem Senator Maggiemayhem Jan 2021 #31
I'd like to see her resign. PA_jen Jan 2021 #32
I'm ok with that TimeToGo Jan 2021 #39
She is messed up, and does not realize how un helpful her comments are on this. That nearly still_one Jan 2021 #17
not to mention the fact that the election system integrity has been tested harder than ever before mdbl Jan 2021 #112
She isn't going to resign, and her legislative actions have been always been progressive still_one Jan 2021 #119
Well if she hasn't relized by now they were trying to overturn the election, mdbl Jan 2021 #121
She isn't going to resign. This will be her last term, and she has served the country and still_one Jan 2021 #126
This isn't about whether she has served well un the past. Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #131
Yes she is. Her votes where it counts now are on the right side. She will also vote to still_one Jan 2021 #135
I wasn't as to Biden or Pelosi. Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #137
I wasn't referring to your assessment still_one Jan 2021 #138
My assessment as to those two is kind of the only one that matters Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #141
She could retire in dignity now before it's too late mdbl Jan 2021 #144
She's been acting weird for some time Ritabert Jan 2021 #20
Precisely. Karma13612 Jan 2021 #24
Some very questionable stock trades, unfortunately, also relayerbob Jan 2021 #84
She must be gently replaced in the Senate nt Roisin Ni Fiachra Jan 2021 #23
Agree! Lokee11 Jan 2021 #82
Diane-I hardly know you. But I know senility. Sad. 58Sunliner Jan 2021 #25
An intervention Mme. Defarge Jan 2021 #26
I pray for the cure for Sen Feinstein's being misguided. marble falls Jan 2021 #28
sad to see stillcool Jan 2021 #29
Just wonder if she has any family members that could help with this? bluestarone Jan 2021 #30
Dafuq? sakabatou Jan 2021 #33
...... sarcasmo Jan 2021 #34
when is she retiring? samsingh Jan 2021 #35
She is speaking from a logical argument point of view. Unfortunately, she has missed the point still_one Jan 2021 #36
Its time... NHvet Jan 2021 #37
I think that's a bit agest... electric_blue68 Jan 2021 #79
I'm a boomer too.. NHvet Jan 2021 #146
Answer: senility or kompromat Ponietz Jan 2021 #38
Something is fishy, been thinking a form of Kompromat for while now Cozmo Jan 2021 #75
Step down cp Jan 2021 #40
Cal has had some great Senators and but pushing 90 is pushing the bar. friend of m and j Jan 2021 #128
Wouldn't that be awesome? shanti Jan 2021 #134
She knows how crucial every Dem vote Roc2020 Jan 2021 #41
what is wrong bdamomma Jan 2021 #43
'right' maybe... myohmy2 Jan 2021 #45
Lordy. Something's happened to her. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #46
I think something is wrong with her at this point ladym55 Jan 2021 #47
Diane Has Already Filed Paperwork to Run in 2024. This is Madness. Indykatie Jan 2021 #52
She won't win Auggie Jan 2021 #59
madness Piasladic Jan 2021 #105
She will be primaried and I think she will lose. Jlz Jan 2021 #115
Every Californian needs to call her office and ask her to step down. unitedwethrive Jan 2021 #54
Barbara Boxer objected to votes in the past to spark discussion, Liberty Belle Jan 2021 #56
For Fuck's Sake! mezame Jan 2021 #57
I'm surprised a place like San Francisco doesn't have someone like AOC to take part in a primary. Crowman2009 Jan 2021 #85
California doesn't have a Democratic primary, do they? moose65 Jan 2021 #120
Well... George II Jan 2021 #122
Is she OK? LudwigPastorius Jan 2021 #58
no nt orleans Jan 2021 #73
I didn't know that. LudwigPastorius Jan 2021 #78
Okay, I mean she's right... Lil Mushakan Jan 2021 #60
It's past time for her to retire ... jb5150 Jan 2021 #61
Agreed! Rebl2 Jan 2021 #63
Can someone please give grandma her juice box and send her off to bed? flibbitygiblets Jan 2021 #64
This is why we need basic mental competency exams. Trump is an even better example. flibbitygiblets Jan 2021 #66
If there were legitimate objections, she'd be right. nt Gore1FL Jan 2021 #70
I think it's the whole "downplayed the importance of an upcoming impeachment trial for... LudwigPastorius Jan 2021 #89
Sigh wryter2000 Jan 2021 #72
is she turning republican barbtries Jan 2021 #76
She's never exactly been Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #100
No, but she's been a Democrat. barbtries Jan 2021 #104
WTF?? volstork Jan 2021 #77
I'd had enough of Feinstein a long time ago. Music Man Jan 2021 #80
A lifetime ago, I supported her relayerbob Jan 2021 #81
Why is it so hard for everyone to understand she's RIGHT? oldsoftie Jan 2021 #86
Stop defending this nonsense. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2021 #92
Sorry, but I wont stop defending the Constitution. Its for everyone even the fools. oldsoftie Jan 2021 #117
Retire, m'am. NOW. sandensea Jan 2021 #87
Have no doubt... appmanga Jan 2021 #88
I remember the time when Feinstein was the anti-Christ to the Repukes packman Jan 2021 #90
She's gotta go wysi Jan 2021 #91
Speaking purely technically, she's right, BUT DFW Jan 2021 #93
Yes Dianne, they do. Dyedinthewoolliberal Jan 2021 #94
The ability to do it and the proscribed method is right in the Constitution. maxsolomon Jan 2021 #95
Time to retire Dianne IronLionZion Jan 2021 #96
Diane, there are valid objections, then there are baseless, seditious objections. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #97
She is seriously losing it. I think she might have some dementia going on. BigDemVoter Jan 2021 #101
Sit the hell down. choie Jan 2021 #102
Oh Lordee - get my fainitng couch and smelling salts. I can't take it anymore. Peregrine Took Jan 2021 #106
Old age Oscarthegreat Jan 2021 #107
A couple points stopwastingmymoney Jan 2021 #130
This shouldn't be a yes/no calculation Mr. Ected Jan 2021 #108
Jello Biafra called her out 35 years ago. She is not honorable IMHO. Sorry. Evolve Dammit Jan 2021 #109
Call her at 202-224-3121 and demand their removal. Champion Jack Jan 2021 #111
She Needs to go!!!! grockri Jan 2021 #114
You do not seem to be aware of some things. First of all it wasn't McConnell she hugged, it still_one Jan 2021 #124
Ugh. I wish she'd retire. marmar Jan 2021 #118
Me too Rebl2 Jan 2021 #129
She said they have a "RIGHT", not an obligation. George II Jan 2021 #123
They did exercise their rights BainsBane Jan 2021 #125
I'm DONE with you, Di. calimary Jan 2021 #127
She has got to go karin_sj Jan 2021 #132
Time to retire Joinfortmill Jan 2021 #133
Recall in California nwliberalkiwi Jan 2021 #136
What's with Feinstein? Nitram Jan 2021 #139
Senility? If so, disastrous. KPN Jan 2021 #142
Really, Feinstein? Based ALL ON LIES.. Cha Jan 2021 #143
Disgusting. Enabling the enablers. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #145
K & R for visibility Celerity Mar 2021 #147
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