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hlthe2b

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4. "Must have been told to..."

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:59 AM

Jul 2

My thoughts exactly. So, Gillibrand... how about another meaningless (and insincere) apology for Al Franken (and yes, SHE DID get the ball rolling on his ouster for her own perceived benefit--no matter how many others jumped on the same bandwagon. I am fully aware there were many on that last score)...

She's a Dem so I want her to succeed as a Senator representing our party and I am not trying to overly disparage her, but damn... At least she's no Krysten Sinema.

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Kirsten Gillibrand Apologizes To Zohran Mamdani Over Anti-Muslim Comments [View all] Jilly_in_VA Jul 2 OP

No, her true feelings were expressed for all to see. She felt it was acceptable because Mamdani is Muslim. Pisces Jul 2 #1

Did she ever apologize to Al Franken? n/t rzemanfl Jul 2 #2

Did she apologize privately or on another radio show? Emile Jul 2 #3

"Must have been told to..." hlthe2b Jul 2 #4

What this shows me is how good Mamdani is. His ability to navigate the nastiness and look past Nanjeanne Jul 2 #5

This is just necessary public relations. That's all. Duncan Grant Jul 2 #6

After mission accomplished. Passages Jul 2 #7

So we now don't mind suppressing speech. rogue emissary Jul 2 #8