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In reply to the discussion: Feinstein attacks (long time California senator). [View all]R B Garr
(16,976 posts)117. I prefer Feinstein over de Len.
Last edited Thu Mar 1, 2018, 01:57 AM - Edit history (1)
You should be hoping his stance to embrace a hostile and divisive group like the revolution doesnt totally derail his career. Hillary won big in California when that same nastiness was tried on her.
edit: this is a third edit to change the name in the subject line to León but it has not updated from Len. Trying again.,,
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I am not a Russian bot, and I think that, since she will be 85 in November when the
Sophia4
Feb 2018
#1
Agree. She'll wait 'til there's a Dem majority, then vacate important Senate Committee positions.
ancianita
Feb 2018
#3
"She'll wait 'til there's a Dem majority, then vacate important Senate Committee positions."
LenaBaby61
Feb 2018
#8
True. Political acumen is more important than numbers; repubs won't just try to bide their time.
ancianita
Mar 2018
#124
That's no model. We need true representation and not just someone sitting in an office.
Sophia4
Feb 2018
#27
California is not split into regional sections. It is just a red herring to make
R B Garr
Feb 2018
#45
I'm in Southern California. Your concerns are really contrived. You won't have
R B Garr
Mar 2018
#144
I am in Southern California. We have a lot of problems that a Democrat, albeit a
Sophia4
Mar 2018
#147
My god, she's a ranking member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary! You want to jettison that?
NBachers
Mar 2018
#110
southern california voted for feinstein also. not sure why you are separating the state
JI7
Feb 2018
#6
I prefer Newsom to Villaraigosa to, but it is unrealistic to run for office at the age
Sophia4
Feb 2018
#25
It is ageist to impose on an individual some rule that you are applying based on a group.
spooky3
Feb 2018
#101
Should Justice R G also step down? Should all older women just step aside now?
displacedtexan
Feb 2018
#22
Then I am sure you would tell Sen. Sanders not to run right? We don't need a junior
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#35
She was brilliant today sitting next to the President talking about her assault
R B Garr
Feb 2018
#81
Yes. It's different for presidents because they only get elected if they have run
Sophia4
Feb 2018
#94
Indeed. It's called appointment by the currently serving governor, then a special election.
nbsmom
Mar 2018
#115
At this time, no matter who the candidate against her is, the seat will stay in
Sophia4
Mar 2018
#129
Sorry if Feinstein is too old so is Sanders...the governor of California can replace her...no more
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#97
So right. Remember, Feinstein accomplished so much more in her political life
BoneyardDem
Feb 2018
#100
See, the thing is if her constituents dont mind, and they get how valuable a Sr vs. Jr member is...
herding cats
Mar 2018
#118
Her experience and smarts will be helpful as we go through the Trump nightmare.
pnwmom
Mar 2018
#121
Senator Feinstein represents ALL of California. If you are using the argument that because she
still_one
Mar 2018
#126
Don't patronize me with "No one in Northern California can imagine what a "real drought is like"
still_one
Mar 2018
#153
A California Senator serves and represents you, and everyone else in California
ehrnst
Mar 2018
#133
Attacking Democrats & The Democratic Party never helps enact a liberal/progressive agenda.
TheSmarterDog
Feb 2018
#17
She will win anyway...and De Leon is likely finished...Russian trolls agree with you...she so needs
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#38
I have talked to friends, strongly Democratic friends, who have absolute confidence in Feinstein and will vote for her.
nocalflea
Feb 2018
#61
She is relentlessly attacking the Russians and Trump...unlike some who consider themselves 'left' of
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#40
Check out twitter...I see the same folks over and over again attacking women
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#68
Feinstein has won all of her elections. She didn't cause us to lose...and she is taking no prisoners
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#57
No, the left is not the reason we keep losing. That is your narrative and you're sticking to it, but
JCanete
Mar 2018
#132
The many losses as you describe them came as a result of significant losses caused by Greens
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#136
The Greens and other riffraff...seriously don't know how to label this sort...I am a progressive so
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#138
no, that's crap. Obama had huge turn-out in 2012. Few abandoned Obama in the voting booth.
JCanete
Mar 2018
#139
Purity is more important to some on the left than winning elections. or enacting our policy
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#44
The agents designated to attack DEMOCRATS can be seen everywhere on the internet
Eliot Rosewater
Feb 2018
#53
So anyone who disagrees with the decision of the California Democrats is now a Russian apologist
jalan48
Feb 2018
#56
Not saying that AT ALL. I'm saying there is an obvious effort by the RW to smear California
C Moon
Feb 2018
#66
Yes...they are inadvertently echoing the Russian message and were probably influenced by Russian
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#74
I remember being told I was a Communist (by some Democratic friends) for protesting the
jalan48
Feb 2018
#77
This has nothing to do with being communist...but if you find yourself (not saying you do)
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#84
Putin attacked our elections using an army of trolls so if one finds oneself agreeing with them...
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#87
What on earth are you trying to say? I'm a life long Democrat and if I choose to support
jalan48
Feb 2018
#88
As I said in my post...I am referring to those influenced by Russian trolls. There is no question
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#98
What the happened to Sen. Feinstein sounds like McCarthyism...she has to believe everything they
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#75
They are allowed...where did I say they were not...however, if the caller is right...they will be
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#83
Well the delegates voted now didn't they? Perhaps they should have left it up to the voters...They
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#99
Ah...we shall have new delegates soon...can't afford to have defend California seats while trying to
Demsrule86
Feb 2018
#89