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George II

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64. Back when she was first appointed by David Patterson, lots of New Yorkers thought....

Reply to La Lioness Priyanka (Reply #55)

Tue Jul 18, 2017, 04:36 PM

Jul 2017

....that Kirsten Gillibrand got the appointment as "just another pretty face", but she has been an awesome Senator from the very first day!

I'd take either over many potential candidates, including.................

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I want to start placing bets on what excuses the alt-left will use to not vote for Kamala in 2020 [View all] La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 OP

so far I have seen: something about prosecuters cannot be progressive La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #1

Has she been accused of promoting slavery? That seems to be a big one lately. bettyellen Jul 2017 #5

LOL. that one was precious. La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #9

Used against HRC and Beyonc the same fucking week. Lazy, unimaginative men... bettyellen Jul 2017 #13

Are we already "anointing" the next candidate? HopeAgain Jul 2017 #2

yeah, i'm anointing. La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #4

Only person who said anything about "anointing" was you. emulatorloo Jul 2017 #6

notice annointing is only used with women and POC La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #8

Shsshshhshhshhs, you know better than to utter the truth Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #36

psst...not everything is about race or sex HopeAgain Jul 2017 #40

lol. ok guy. whatever you say. La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #41

There are self-described 'leftists' who are lying about/smearing Senator Warren right now. emulatorloo Jul 2017 #46

Wtf JHan Jul 2017 #47

Are you serious? Methinks you may be confirming the premise of the OP. George II Jul 2017 #72

True, but enough of what we have seen has been about race and sex... brer cat Jul 2017 #74

Group Host JustAnotherGen Jul 2017 #80

Except you made it exactly that with your choice of words. Exactly that. People clearly see. Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #87

I noticed that. yardwork Jul 2017 #53

How so? Specifically? LanternWaste Jul 2017 #30

It's amazing how only certain candidates are "anointed" and "crowned" Maven Jul 2017 #35

Do you think people will start calling her "St Harris"? I don't. LOL bettyellen Jul 2017 #51

And the bird on the podium knows, mark my words. Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #86

"Annointing"? I have not heard that in a long time. Is it only women that are getting pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #85

Here we go again: emulatorloo Jul 2017 #3

good. if kirsten gillibrand isn't in the running, Kamalawill get most of the HRC enthusiastic donors La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #7

I was still Editing when I accidentally posted emulatorloo Jul 2017 #11

i love how they promote Tulsi, who is WAY more conservative than Kamala or Kirsten La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #16

If you get bored, check out the whole thread. emulatorloo Jul 2017 #20

It's all extremely confusing lunasun Jul 2017 #28

It has nothing to do with principles or policy ideas for these people JHan Jul 2017 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author betsuni Jul 2017 #78

Yup so I've noticed. JHan Jul 2017 #82

+1000 sheshe2 Jul 2017 #84

I saw a thread on this on JPR Gothmog Jul 2017 #76

I went to look. I am sorry I did. irisblue Jul 2017 #97

Something about... yallerdawg Jul 2017 #10

i think many are perfect who will run in 2020, but only one who makes my heart flutter La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #14

I saw some really horrible things said about Harris in wayofthebern @ Reddit emulatorloo Jul 2017 #17

i saw those too La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #18

I'm very liberal in my consideration of liberals. yallerdawg Jul 2017 #21

Wow.... sheshe2 Jul 2017 #75

Well I expect that because she'll have an actual record to look at The Polack MSgt Jul 2017 #12

less easy to dismiss her as establishment because her stint in washinton will be shorter than HRC's La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #15

Won't stop the intellectually dishonest alt-left twitterverse though. emulatorloo Jul 2017 #19

they'll accuse for sure, but because it's ludicrous it will have less sticking power La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #24

Color me cynical, but I don't think actual facts matter The Polack MSgt Jul 2017 #22

they'll accuse for sure, but because it's ludicrous it will have less sticking power La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #23

I just wish people would finally realize that the GOP carnival barkers have always been lying The Polack MSgt Jul 2017 #29

I think that's the kicker. JNelson6563 Jul 2017 #77

Ouch. LSFL Jul 2017 #48

KH 1.Won't click with VIP rural white trump voters 2.smoozdd with Clinton donors on east coast lunasun Jul 2017 #25

excellent picks. La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #26

And the old... sheshe2 Jul 2017 #66

Really well done. emulatorloo Jul 2017 #27

For these 10 reasons you can be certain she will be heavily opposed by Putin, GOP Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #37

Nailed it JHan Jul 2017 #61

what exactly is "alt left"? nt msongs Jul 2017 #31

had you been a frequent posted in this group, you would have seen this defined several times La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #32

Self-described "leftists" who love alt-right smears/CT and lie about Democrats. Examples: emulatorloo Jul 2017 #34

thanks for the information :-) nt msongs Jul 2017 #43

I don't dare say anything specific. BlueMTexpat Jul 2017 #33

Yeah, Democratic Party supporters are not safe to talk here. Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #38

Hi, ER! BlueMTexpat Jul 2017 #98

For sure, stealing your deal there, very cool. I wont use both so your sig is still unique to you. Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #100

No prob. BlueMTexpat Jul 2017 #105

I'm voting for brer cat Jul 2017 #39

This for the win The Polack MSgt Jul 2017 #50

i'm always going to priotize civil rights, and those who use identity politics as an insult La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #56

Those who use identity politics as an insult Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #70

She is black and a woman nycbos Jul 2017 #42

She is not a white male Gothmog Jul 2017 #44

they'll never actually say that. it will always be some dog whistle La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #45

As brercat said we'll hear some "identity politics" shit whining JHan Jul 2017 #49

oh me too. i literally cannot wait for her to announce. i kinda feel bad for Gillibrand who is an La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #55

Back when she was first appointed by David Patterson, lots of New Yorkers thought.... George II Jul 2017 #64

Oh yeah those two are my top choices La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #65

Not A Frequent Poster Me. Jul 2017 #52

Who's the alt-left? awesomerwb1 Jul 2017 #54

Alt lefters are the ones doing the dividing JHan Jul 2017 #57

So who are they??? awesomerwb1 Jul 2017 #58

See post #34 & 59 for examples lunasun Jul 2017 #67

Thanks. n/t awesomerwb1 Jul 2017 #68

The idiots on the JPR hate site are upset that Harris talked to Clinton donors Gothmog Jul 2017 #59

K&R Fresh_Start Jul 2017 #60

"She's tainted by Clinton money!" --folks already using this Blue_Tires Jul 2017 #62

Color me surprised that Saintano, DoucheBro in Chief, is all up in it. JHan Jul 2017 #63

K&R Gothmog Jul 2017 #69

I just checked Twitter - the popular angle is to tie her to Hillary JHan Jul 2017 #71

Translation BainsBane Jul 2017 #91

I remember that... it was straight up bullying and harassment. JHan Jul 2017 #99

I have a feeling the "corporate w-word" will make an appearance at some point. betsuni Jul 2017 #79

it's already being used... JHan Jul 2017 #83

Sure, but really, it is not because she is a woman. Cause all of them that, for sure. Really. pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #88

Say, what happened to those corporatist whores? BainsBane Jul 2017 #92

I think it's like "flawed candidate": Clinton-specific. betsuni Jul 2017 #93

Color me surprised when I now hear we are after Kamala Harris. pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #81

Pretty much the Jamaal510 Jul 2017 #89

I'd vote for a woman, but not that woman BainsBane Jul 2017 #90

"I'd like to vote for a woman... mcar Jul 2017 #94

Indeed La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #96

That's the one! ismnotwasm Jul 2017 #102

She is "too angry"? heaven05 Jul 2017 #95

Post removed Post removed Jul 2017 #101

The who and what? YoungDemCA Jul 2017 #103

There's a few stories circulating about some cases as AG she didn't handle the way teh purists wish Starry Messenger Jul 2017 #104

it's happening now JI7 Aug 2017 #106

"I'd support Nina Turner, but not Kamala." will be in the top 5. SaschaHM Aug 2017 #107

here you go JI7 Aug 2017 #108