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MagentaMist t1_jaw1hzr wrote

Not long ago I would have said "resign". But Republicans do far worse and don't resign. I don't see why this guy should.

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Trout-Population t1_jaw4bee wrote

Because Dems need to hold themselves to a higher standard?

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MagentaMist t1_jaw5hxo wrote

I totally get that and normally I'd agree 💯. But what has holding Dems to a higher standard gotten us? Al Franken is a great example.

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boredoflife96 t1_jawmaqm wrote

Minnesota has two democrat senators. Al Franken retiring didn't lose anyone a seat. This guy should give up his seat so we can elect someone who isn't sexually harassing people.

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untilyouredead t1_jawn2cf wrote

we may agree 100% politically and still i can almost promise anybody you’ve ever voted for throughout your life has sexually harassed lots of people

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boredoflife96 t1_jawpxed wrote

Politicians shouldn't be sexually harassing people. I don't disagree with your statement, but the least we can do is stand up for the women (and men) who are willing to stand up for themselves. It's our duty as informed citizens to call politicians on their bullshit regardless of party.

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ArcherChase t1_jaxiial wrote

That "When they go low, we go high" bullshit gets you curb stomped in elections because the general public doesn't care about this and it blows over fast. They held themselves to higher standards and one of the best Senators resigned over a decades old photo while on a comedy tour. This is a political war. Both sides are as much puppets of corporations but when you try to show off for being righteous, you resign and lose power. One party is in this for pure power and when they wield it, it only helps out the elites.

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Trout-Population t1_jaxj949 wrote

"That "When they go low, we go high" bullshit gets you curb stomped in elections because the general public doesn't care about this and it blows over fast."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_United_States_Senate_special_election_in_Alabama

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ArcherChase t1_jaxmz4b wrote

Not sure what an example defined by a historically unpopular President telling people that the vote was fraudulent anyway so why show up would be Germain to this discussion.

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