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demmiblue

(36,855 posts)
Thu May 16, 2019, 03:59 PM May 2019

Kamala Harris: One of my Republican colleagues admitted this week that Leader McConnell is blocking

One of my Republican colleagues admitted this week that Leader McConnell is blocking all legislation aimed at securing elections.

Foreign adversaries are already gearing up to target our next elections. This is an absurd level of irresponsibility - the time to get ready is now.




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Kamala Harris: One of my Republican colleagues admitted this week that Leader McConnell is blocking (Original Post) demmiblue May 2019 OP
Well, I'm glad they're finally paying attention to this Downtown Hound May 2019 #1
Ya know, I keep asking this question DENVERPOPS May 2019 #36
It is a wonder that someone hasn't had enough and resorted to direct action. olegramps May 2019 #52
McConnell wants unsecured elections. He will not defend our country. nt delisen May 2019 #2
OK, I'll say it RVN VET71 May 2019 #47
Republicans can't win on ideas or policy. They only win by lying, cheating, & stealing. CrispyQ May 2019 #50
'China if you're listening' crazytown May 2019 #3
Could a Senate majority leader ever be impeached? C_U_L8R May 2019 #4
i don't know the answer, but barbtries May 2019 #7
No, Kamala, one of your colleagues admitted that they were helping Mitch block it. DrToast May 2019 #5
That can be determined based upon her message alone tymorial May 2019 #23
Disgust is cheap. The R Senators are more than passive bystanders. They are fullscale accomplices. Midnight Writer May 2019 #45
they don't care if it's wrong. barbtries May 2019 #6
This is not irresponsibility, this is criminal sedition. defacto7 May 2019 #8
This, nt stopwastingmymoney May 2019 #43
"irresponsibility," my left butt cheek Grokenstein May 2019 #9
I'd be surprised if they didn't AlexSFCA May 2019 #10
I Believe Her djacq May 2019 #11
When will they say the obvious? They can't win without foreign help. They can't win rainin May 2019 #12
Moscow Mitch blocking legislation? Say it isn't so. Quemado May 2019 #13
But they are going to have an epiphany after Trump! Ace Rothstein May 2019 #14
I believe it. We knew this already. We have to win by a large margin to overcome Russia... Honeycombe8 May 2019 #15
Kamala Hartis seta1950 May 2019 #16
Sure, McConnell is going to be hurt by those hursh (not) words Perseus May 2019 #17
The Senate Leader is compromised Maine-i-acs May 2019 #18
it is NOT irresponsibiliy, HE IS COMPLICT Skittles May 2019 #19
And it seems there is nothing we can do about it. mfcorey1 May 2019 #20
It's not irresponsibilty relayerbob May 2019 #21
Wondering if the House could subpoena him to testify about this! JudyM May 2019 #22
Traitors gonna trait. TeamPooka May 2019 #24
Backfire... safeinOhio May 2019 #25
McConnell's Stonewalling Has Been Obvious for Quite Some Time dlk May 2019 #26
Every one of our DEMS should, in my opinion, get the filthy truth out about what is REALLY going in. pangaia May 2019 #27
It may not be treason... dchill May 2019 #28
Stating in publicly is a good step. BlueWI May 2019 #29
Irresponsibility? I call it treason. He is aiding and abbeting enemies. TryLogic May 2019 #30
It's because the bad guys want that help again. calimary May 2019 #31
Sunlight hurts Mcturtle's eyes, so best to cover FailureToCommunicate May 2019 #32
I'll say it again. Republicans want one party government. demigoddess May 2019 #33
McConnell has to protect his chances Turbineguy May 2019 #34
+1 oasis May 2019 #42
Traitors. Bought and paid for traitors. Let's call it what it is. Evolve Dammit May 2019 #35
Thanks for this lordsummerisle May 2019 #37
just bring back paper ballots INdemo May 2019 #38
Normal people call it treason The Wizard May 2019 #39
How? DallasNE May 2019 #40
K & R for exposure. SunSeeker May 2019 #41
McConnell is just another инструмент. Beartracks May 2019 #44
They are all in bed together... N_E_1 for Tennis May 2019 #46
They.Dont.Care. WokeBlackMan May 2019 #48
Ditch Mitch MarcoZandrini May 2019 #49
Why hasn't Mitch been charged with crimes? Brainfodder May 2019 #51
I'm tired of words and whispers.... the_sly_pig May 2019 #53
 

Downtown Hound

(12,618 posts)
1. Well, I'm glad they're finally paying attention to this
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:01 PM
May 2019

seeing as how we've only been warning them about it since 2000. Just hope it's not too late.

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DENVERPOPS

(8,835 posts)
36. Ya know, I keep asking this question
Thu May 16, 2019, 09:19 PM
May 2019

With the Fraud that threw the 2000 election to W, and the Fraud that threw the 2004 election again to W, something really bothers me.
I figured the first hour after Obama's Inaguration, he would summons the DOJ, FBI, CIA, NSA and launch an investigation like this country has never seen before........Not only how it was done, and by whom, but make sure it never happened again no matter what it would take.

.....................Nothing, not a damn thing..........Why??????

Oh, and I voted for Obama thinking a lot of serious matters would get addressed. There are other questions I started asking about things he did or didn't do. Things I was sure would be high on the list for him to get done.......

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olegramps

(8,200 posts)
52. It is a wonder that someone hasn't had enough and resorted to direct action.
Fri May 17, 2019, 11:29 AM
May 2019

I have often wondered if what the Republicans are guilty of doing was done by Democrats if they wouldn't stop at encouraging violence. It is unbelievable how Trump was able to encourage violence in during the 2000 election and was not held accountable. In fact, his army of zombies applauded him. When I watch his rallies the mob reminds me of the brainless Walking Dead zombies. It is mind blowing to watch working class people applaud and vote for their own destruction with such gusto. Only a zombie would vote to destroy the social security pensions and affordable medical that are major factors that are keeping them alive. When I see minorities with stupid MAGA hats on wildly applauding their enemy I can't help from wondering if the nation's days are numbered.

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delisen

(6,044 posts)
2. McConnell wants unsecured elections. He will not defend our country. nt
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:03 PM
May 2019
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RVN VET71

(2,691 posts)
47. OK, I'll say it
Fri May 17, 2019, 08:14 AM
May 2019

Turtle Traitorman wants unsecured elections because he is in on the fraud, and aware that the only way to guarantee the fix is to leave the door open and unguarded.

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CrispyQ

(36,470 posts)
50. Republicans can't win on ideas or policy. They only win by lying, cheating, & stealing.
Fri May 17, 2019, 11:03 AM
May 2019

They are as un-American as you get. It has ruined my relationships with everyone I know who still identify as republican. The party is corrupt through and through. Decent people who believe in equality don't support today's GOP.

I loathe McConnell most of all.

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crazytown

(7,277 posts)
3. 'China if you're listening'
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:05 PM
May 2019
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C_U_L8R

(45,002 posts)
4. Could a Senate majority leader ever be impeached?
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:06 PM
May 2019

Obvious answer but nonetheless, an impossible situation.

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barbtries

(28,798 posts)
7. i don't know the answer, but
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:15 PM
May 2019

the question is moot because it isn't going to happen. he must be voted out.

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DrToast

(6,414 posts)
5. No, Kamala, one of your colleagues admitted that they were helping Mitch block it.
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:08 PM
May 2019
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tymorial

(3,433 posts)
23. That can be determined based upon her message alone
Thu May 16, 2019, 05:18 PM
May 2019

You could very well be right but it could also be true that despite the public face of the GOP, there are those that are disgusted by party leadership. Even if that were true I expect no action because desire for re-election will outweigh integrity. Term limits would solve this problem

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Midnight Writer

(21,768 posts)
45. Disgust is cheap. The R Senators are more than passive bystanders. They are fullscale accomplices.
Fri May 17, 2019, 02:15 AM
May 2019
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barbtries

(28,798 posts)
6. they don't care if it's wrong.
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:13 PM
May 2019

they don't care if it's illegal, unconstitutional, immoral or unethical. all they give a fuck about is does it work.

gawd i hate republicans and mcconnell is the embodiment of Machiavellian EVIL

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defacto7

(13,485 posts)
8. This is not irresponsibility, this is criminal sedition.
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:16 PM
May 2019
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Grokenstein

(5,723 posts)
9. "irresponsibility," my left butt cheek
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:16 PM
May 2019

It's treason.

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AlexSFCA

(6,137 posts)
10. I'd be surprised if they didn't
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:21 PM
May 2019

I expect nothing less from them.

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djacq

(1,634 posts)
11. I Believe Her
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:23 PM
May 2019

But Turtle Mitch will deny it.

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rainin

(3,011 posts)
12. When will they say the obvious? They can't win without foreign help. They can't win
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:24 PM
May 2019

when they can't cheat. We are too civil.

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Quemado

(1,262 posts)
13. Moscow Mitch blocking legislation? Say it isn't so.
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:25 PM
May 2019
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Ace Rothstein

(3,163 posts)
14. But they are going to have an epiphany after Trump!
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:27 PM
May 2019
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Honeycombe8

(37,648 posts)
15. I believe it. We knew this already. We have to win by a large margin to overcome Russia...
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:27 PM
May 2019

to overcome Russia's infiltration of our government and democracy.

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seta1950

(932 posts)
16. Kamala Hartis
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:36 PM
May 2019

That’s why I support her she’s the only one saying this out in the open , thank you senator

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Perseus

(4,341 posts)
17. Sure, McConnell is going to be hurt by those hursh (not) words
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:42 PM
May 2019

Ok Kamala, tell us more what is it that you and our other Democratic leaders are doing about it? Words mean nothing anymore, they fall on deaf ears, they have no shame so telling the truth about them falls on deaf ears...Enough talk, more action.

Democrats have known this was coming, why are they reacting now instead of being proactive a long time ago? If we, the people who are not in government, have been talking about it, have known for a long time that this was going to happen, why didn't you?

Are Democrats leaders still hoping McConnell and all the crooks from the party of trump are going to do anything honorable? Are you kidding me? These people have been crooks all their lives, they don't suddenly change. Has anyone ever heard any noble action coming from the buffoon, or any republican? I would love to hear about it.

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Maine-i-acs

(1,499 posts)
18. The Senate Leader is compromised
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:48 PM
May 2019

He needs to be put on trial and removed from office

Financed from Russian dark money in the RSCC and NRA
Wife's family got a pass on drug smuggling
Wife got a cushy 6-figure job from Trump

He cannot legislate without bias

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Skittles

(153,164 posts)
19. it is NOT irresponsibiliy, HE IS COMPLICT
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:50 PM
May 2019
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mfcorey1

(11,001 posts)
20. And it seems there is nothing we can do about it.
Thu May 16, 2019, 04:57 PM
May 2019
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relayerbob

(6,544 posts)
21. It's not irresponsibilty
Thu May 16, 2019, 05:07 PM
May 2019

It's treason

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JudyM

(29,250 posts)
22. Wondering if the House could subpoena him to testify about this!
Thu May 16, 2019, 05:16 PM
May 2019

And while they’re at it, ask about his failure to let the public know in 2016. And about Garland. Where is the oversight of Congress? Just with the Supremes? He needs to be on trial.

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TeamPooka

(24,228 posts)
24. Traitors gonna trait.
Thu May 16, 2019, 05:18 PM
May 2019
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safeinOhio

(32,685 posts)
25. Backfire...
Thu May 16, 2019, 05:23 PM
May 2019

trump has started to piss off China. They have recently sold off some US Treasuries. Next, counter Russian support of trump by helping who ever runs against him.
China has more money, power and tech than Putin.


just a thought

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dlk

(11,566 posts)
26. McConnell's Stonewalling Has Been Obvious for Quite Some Time
Thu May 16, 2019, 05:39 PM
May 2019

He’s perfectly fine with Russian meddling and foreign interference in our elections if it means Republicans win.

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pangaia

(24,324 posts)
27. Every one of our DEMS should, in my opinion, get the filthy truth out about what is REALLY going in.
Thu May 16, 2019, 05:44 PM
May 2019

putin through trump is out to destroy American democracy, everything about it, bankrupt the country, turn it back to the stone age.. republicans, EVERY ONE of the fuckers who does not climb a building and scream what is happening, is a traitor, including the biggest fucking shitface of all. McConnell.

Shit... you all represent us.... get out there....


Graham is being blackmailed, absolutely no question.....


putin wants russia to rule the world and invading eastern europe is his first target.

All this is so fucking obvious !!!



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dchill

(38,501 posts)
28. It may not be treason...
Thu May 16, 2019, 05:55 PM
May 2019

But he sure is a traitor.

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BlueWI

(1,736 posts)
29. Stating in publicly is a good step.
Thu May 16, 2019, 05:55 PM
May 2019

What's next?

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TryLogic

(1,723 posts)
30. Irresponsibility? I call it treason. He is aiding and abbeting enemies.
Thu May 16, 2019, 06:02 PM
May 2019
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calimary

(81,297 posts)
31. It's because the bad guys want that help again.
Thu May 16, 2019, 06:04 PM
May 2019

And they probably realize that their reason as to the win is a lot more complicated. A lot more of us know full-well, exactly what happened and who helped which political party.

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FailureToCommunicate

(14,014 posts)
32. Sunlight hurts Mcturtle's eyes, so best to cover
Thu May 16, 2019, 06:06 PM
May 2019

him back under his rocks, in the murky Republican swamp.

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demigoddess

(6,641 posts)
33. I'll say it again. Republicans want one party government.
Thu May 16, 2019, 06:25 PM
May 2019

With republicans in power. No matter what they have to do to get it.

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Turbineguy

(37,337 posts)
34. McConnell has to protect his chances
Thu May 16, 2019, 06:25 PM
May 2019

of being elected.

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Evolve Dammit

(16,736 posts)
35. Traitors. Bought and paid for traitors. Let's call it what it is.
Thu May 16, 2019, 07:40 PM
May 2019
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lordsummerisle

(4,651 posts)
37. Thanks for this
Thu May 16, 2019, 09:19 PM
May 2019

my outrage meter needed to be pegged again...

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INdemo

(6,994 posts)
38. just bring back paper ballots
Thu May 16, 2019, 10:31 PM
May 2019
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The Wizard

(12,545 posts)
39. Normal people call it treason
Thu May 16, 2019, 10:35 PM
May 2019
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DallasNE

(7,403 posts)
40. How?
Thu May 16, 2019, 11:24 PM
May 2019

It is not enough to make the claim. Show us the proof. What bills are there awaiting floor action and how do they help secure elections? How can we run with the ball when there is no ball.

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Beartracks

(12,814 posts)
44. McConnell is just another инструмент.
Fri May 17, 2019, 12:21 AM
May 2019

That's "tool."

========

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N_E_1 for Tennis

(9,728 posts)
46. They are all in bed together...
Fri May 17, 2019, 06:48 AM
May 2019

stroking di*k, it may not be the same di*k, but they know whose di*k it is.

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WokeBlackMan

(6 posts)
48. They.Dont.Care.
Fri May 17, 2019, 08:49 AM
May 2019

Reporting on what’s OBVIOUS to anyone paying attention does NOTHING. These traitors been stealing Elections since at least 2000 not only presidential but also state and local… Anyone who is paying attention knows this...the question is what do we do about it? Legal remedies by way of the (now useless) “constitution” are being rendered useless! They laugh at subpoenas; they scoff at legislative rebukes, and DARE you to prosecute them as the compliant media CONTINUES to play the “both sides” game. So the question is… What reactive and unavoidable response is left? I know the answer and a lot of you do as well....I’ll leave it there.

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Brainfodder

(6,423 posts)
51. Why hasn't Mitch been charged with crimes?
Fri May 17, 2019, 11:10 AM
May 2019

His long trail of treason seems pretty obvious?

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the_sly_pig

(741 posts)
53. I'm tired of words and whispers....
Fri May 17, 2019, 02:00 PM
May 2019

We all know the turtle is complicit and have known for a long time. Good news would be cory booker walking up to the guy and punching him in the face.

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