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Progressives call for replacing Al Franken with Keith Ellison as support for resignation builds
The Washington Times ^
| November 18, 2017
| Valerie Richardson
Posted on 11/18/2017 1:25:26 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Photo of Democratic senator groping news anchor Leeann Tweeden goes viral
Progressives aligned with the Bernie Sanders camp called for replacing disgraced Sen. Al Franken with a fellow Minnesota Democrat, Rep. Keith Ellison, as support grew Friday for the senators resignation.
Justice Democrats, a group of former Sanders campaign staffers and others prominent leftists, launched a petition Thursday asking Mr. Franken to resign following the release of a photo showing him groping Leeann Tweeden as she slept on a 2006 USO tour.
Franken must go. We do not tolerate those who abuse their power, said Justice Democrats PAC executive director Saikat Chakrabarti in a statement. Representative Keith Ellison has a proven track record of integrity and fighting for progressive principles.
Mr. Ellison, the deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee, has a record as one of the most liberal members of Congress. He became the first Muslim to serve in Congress in 2007.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Michigan; US: Minnesota; US: New York; US: Vermont
KEYWORDS: alfranken; berniesanders; cenkuygur; davidkoller; ilhanomar; karenmonahan; keithellison; leeanntweeden; michigan; minnesota; newyork; ocasiocortez; rashidatlaib; saikatchakrabarti; sexist; sharia; subhaschandrabose; tomperez; vermont; walkaway; waronwomen
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To: falcon99
Just what we need, a rabid muslim in the senateWe survived 8 years of one in the oval office. Franken/Ellison 2 peas in a pod progressive wise, both would vote the same.
To: E. Pluribus Unum; Liz; AuntB; La Lydia; sickoflibs; stephenjohnbanker; Tolerance Sucks Rocks; ...
Oh goody !!! The 1st moslem senator !!!
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Putting Elinson in DC and Franken in MN would lower the average IQ of both areas.
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posted on
11/18/2017 1:42:13 PM PST
by
bigbob
(People say believe half of what you see son and none of what you hear - M. Gaye)
To: fhayek
LOL!! Scuzzy to Muzzie!! Minnesota is a F’ed up state!
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posted on
11/18/2017 1:46:34 PM PST
by
Ann Archy
(Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Minnesotans should be ashamed that they’ve given this country a long list of worthless turds. I believe that they were the only state that didn’t vote for Ronald Reagan.
Largest ethnic groups in Minnesota
Rank Ancestry % of Population
1. German 36.7
2. Norwegian 17.3
3. Irish 11.2
4. Swedish 9.9
I guess this explains everything, Krauts and Scandinavians, but where are the Somali’s?
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Replace a sleazy liar with a whitey hating Marxist. Only makes sense if you’re a democrat.
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posted on
11/18/2017 1:54:08 PM PST
by
from occupied ga
(Your government is your most dangerous enemy)
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Representative Keith Ellison has a proven track record of integrity and fighting for progressive principles.
They both suck.
Al Franken:
Keith Ellison:
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posted on
11/18/2017 1:55:42 PM PST
by
Eddie01
To: Vince Ferrer
In a senate race you may be right. His CD is very left wing.
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Replacing a Jew with a Muslim. That’s progressive!
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posted on
11/18/2017 1:57:28 PM PST
by
proust
(Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.)
To: dp0622
I’m worried about Trump being impeached, too. There are plenty of dirty rino senators who want Trump out.
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posted on
11/18/2017 2:02:32 PM PST
by
Terry Mross
(Liver spots And blood thinners..)
To: Tennessee Nana
(jumping up and down with joy)
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posted on
11/18/2017 2:04:19 PM PST
by
Liz
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Actually, I think Ellison as senator would cause a lot of normies to wake the he!! up.
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posted on
11/18/2017 2:04:19 PM PST
by
bkopto
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Believe me, Franken is better.
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posted on
11/18/2017 2:07:40 PM PST
by
MNDude
(God is not a Republican, but Satan is certainly a Democratt)
To: dp0622
You are 100% right about going after Trump. And Muellers charges against him will be brutal, devastating and fake. But the media will leave out the fake part and scared Republicans would vote to impeach. I fear for the Republic. An avalanche of true conservatives sent to Congress would answer this problem
A Trump impeachment and removal would lead (IMHO) to a very un-civil war and probable balkanization of the country.
I don't think it will happen, but it pays to be prepared in the event...
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Great Caesar’s Ghost! I love this!
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posted on
11/18/2017 2:09:19 PM PST
by
stevem
To: E. Pluribus Unum
I find it hysterical that liberals want to replace Franken now. The voters knew what he was when they elected him. There have been books written that well document what the SNL cast members and writers did. Tom Davis’ book in particular had a lot about Franken. What a hoot.
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Believe me, Franken is better. Franken is scum, but at least he knows he’s scum.
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posted on
11/18/2017 2:10:29 PM PST
by
MNDude
(God is not a Republican, but Satan is certainly a Democratt)
To: o-n-money
Haven't you heard?
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posted on
11/18/2017 2:33:58 PM PST
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Al Franken grabbing boobies.
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posted on
11/18/2017 2:35:35 PM PST
by
Bon mots
(Laughing at liberal tears!)
To: E. Pluribus Unum
The muslim wing of the Dem Party makes its move.
Ellison is very beatable. Lets hope theyre stupid enough to actually do this.
L
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posted on
11/18/2017 2:37:59 PM PST
by
Lurker
(President Trump isn't our last chance. President Trump is THEIR last chance.)
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