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planetc

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10. I'm not sure he considered this option seriously.
Thu Dec 7, 2017, 08:53 PM
Dec 2017

The storm of Democratic disapprobation was sudden and loud and large. His feelings would be hurt, outraged, and generally negative. He hasn't had much time to consider other options than a) staying, or b) going. There are many ways to shampoo a cat. I personally see this as a workable option for him and the Democrats outside congress. And that's why I have just tucked this suggestion into an email to his office, where it will no doubt be read by a tired staffer two weeks from now. But I am very frustrated. If you have a bum, you should throw him out. Sen. Franken's not a bum. So don't treat him like one.

That is a really good idea. carterbob251 Dec 2017 #1
NOTHING WRONG WITH HIM BEING AN INDEPENDENT JimBeard Dec 2017 #19
I agree, there is nothing wrong with Bernie being an Indy, either. JoeOtterbein Dec 2017 #29
YES!! That's genius. rainin Dec 2017 #2
IBTL PDittie Dec 2017 #3
It's been years since I have seen IBTL. n/t rzemanfl Dec 2017 #7
What's IBTL? planetc Dec 2017 #8
In before the lock. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2017 #9
Thank you, but I'm still not real clear. planetc Dec 2017 #13
I suspect this will end up being my last post.... carterbob251 Dec 2017 #16
Me too. JimBeard Dec 2017 #20
They need to be zentrum Dec 2017 #27
Yep carterbob251 Dec 2017 #34
Not me! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2017 #17
I cling to the cartoons as my tenuous link ... planetc Dec 2017 #35
I like this plan! Luciferous Dec 2017 #4
He surely knew he had this option Bibluca Dec 2017 #5
I'm not sure he considered this option seriously. planetc Dec 2017 #10
Great idea! I wish he would do it. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #6
Can we stop bashing the Democratic Party on Democratic Underground? oberliner Dec 2017 #11
Franken was elected but the party demanded he resigned. LisaL Dec 2017 #12
What I'm suggesting is not throwing out a perfectly good Democrat already elected. planetc Dec 2017 #15
The Party seems to have forgotten us. TheCowsCameHome Dec 2017 #18
The Party is in a Time Out today mchill Dec 2017 #21
They have a strange way of showing it. We are supporting Democrats by doing what has been done for JimBeard Dec 2017 #25
That's the reason people come to this site IronLionZion Dec 2017 #33
Hey! Not a bad idea. cwydro Dec 2017 #14
It's been done before. But... Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #22
Good idea. I suggested it already LiberalLovinLug Dec 2017 #23
I agree Pepsidog Dec 2017 #24
That's an excellent idea, planetc. nt Laffy Kat Dec 2017 #26
Yeah, run as an Independent. wisteria Dec 2017 #28
The more I read and watch today, Mr. Evil Dec 2017 #30
If I'm reading you correctly, you think Franken was ousted planetc Dec 2017 #37
Agreed. Snackshack Dec 2017 #31
I emailed him today and asked him to not resign blueinredohio Dec 2017 #32
I just heard on NPR that if you resign while under investigation for ethics, planetc Dec 2017 #36
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