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I predict Franken will be the only politician punished. (Original Post) rickford66 Nov 2017 OP
I predict Al will be just fine. BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #1
He'll be fine. And his name is Franken. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #2
bit of a tell, perhaps... dhill926 Nov 2017 #4
Ya think? The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #6
If that is the outcome, how sad that many here will think it "just". NT ok Atticus Nov 2017 #3
You are going to be so disappointed KelleyKramer Nov 2017 #5
I hope I'm wrong. rickford66 Nov 2017 #7
Uh huh, of course you do KelleyKramer Nov 2017 #8
And is that based on something more substantive than "we all know"? brooklynite Nov 2017 #9
Its more of an old KGB ploy. Muddy the waters, sow doubt and confusion. VOX Nov 2017 #10
Right. I don't think Al can honestly play dirty. rickford66 Nov 2017 #11
He will take a few rockets, but I expect him to withstand whatever comes his way. VOX Nov 2017 #12
Fingers crossed. Can't afford to lose a Senator. rickford66 Nov 2017 #13
Absolutely not! Not one! VOX Nov 2017 #14

rickford66

(5,524 posts)
7. I hope I'm wrong.
Fri Nov 17, 2017, 12:17 AM
Nov 2017

I'm just going by Al and most Dems being honest and GOP using every angle to win. I really hope he's makes it through all this.

VOX

(22,976 posts)
10. Its more of an old KGB ploy. Muddy the waters, sow doubt and confusion.
Fri Nov 17, 2017, 12:23 AM
Nov 2017

Designed more to distract and divide. But I do not take it lightly, these guys want to
play very dirty and do so as if they’re backed into a corner. They will NEVER go quietly.

rickford66

(5,524 posts)
11. Right. I don't think Al can honestly play dirty.
Fri Nov 17, 2017, 12:32 AM
Nov 2017

I've followed him since Air America and his CSPAN debate with Billo. I've contributed to his campaigns. I think he's one of the most honest people in Congress. I'm rooting for him, but it will probably get brutal.

VOX

(22,976 posts)
12. He will take a few rockets, but I expect him to withstand whatever comes his way.
Fri Nov 17, 2017, 12:37 AM
Nov 2017

For one thing, there were several other people at these venues where — and if I understand correctly — WHEN the alleged incident took place. I’ll bet some of them come forward soon.

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